Comments on: President Obama’s New Anti-Deportation Plan

By: NRG

NRG — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:58:44 +0000

The Republican base is divided on immigration, and the plan Obama has adopted is very similar to that proposed by Marco Rubio. How in the world does his adoption of a Rubio-like plan solidify the GOP base? I would argue quite the opposite — that it divides the base.

As for the divide and conquer strategy you’re suggesting in regards to poverty-level urban jobs, we don’t focus on that for a reason. It’s largely irrelevant which demographic group holds them, and we focus instead on helping out anyone in that position. Thus we push for increases in the minimum wage, worker protections, and collective bargaining rights for all workers, worrying a lot less than you seem to about the color of their skin.

By: save_the_rustbelt

save_the_rustbelt — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 22:29:47 +0000

I’m in favor a of a very generous program for anyone serving and finishing a tour in the military, including citizenship for soldieer and spouse, children, and say ten “passes” for any immigrant of their choosing.

By: save_the_rustbelt

save_the_rustbelt — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 22:27:53 +0000

Obama just solidified the GOP base for Romney. Any skeptics are now Romney supporters.

The federal government blindly enforces laws all of the time, on “crimes” ranging from small amounts of pot to unintentionally moving dirt or debris on a wetland (Obama’s EPA is going regulatory nuts).

Jared, liberals do not like to talk about one topic – illegals taking jobs from African-Americans in urban areas. Those of us involved with business and front line labor markets knows it happens, but it is a collision of two political correctness issues.

By: Nhon Tran

Nhon Tran — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:23:51 +0000

Jared – thank you. I agree that this initiative is good policy.
My comment is in relation to your first sentence of 2nd para, that said,”Key to immigration reform is controlling inflows from the border.” In my view, border security is an easy way to frame the immigration debate because of its visual impact.
But it is the wrong focus. For America (and Australia), successful immigration reform must mean more immigration, of both skilled and unskilled people, and for that to happen, and to defuse the immigration debate, policy makers must have a strong economy and employment prospect. Regards.

By: Larry Signor

Larry Signor — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:48:36 +0000

I believe I see The President I voted for 3 1/2 years ago becoming what we and he always wanted him to be.