[My2Cents]

You know, if I saw one of you people -- just one! -- say something to the effect that, "Bush's immigration proposal is not in the best interests of this nation, but considering everything else, I'll be voting for him this November anyway," I'd give credence to your comments. Since these umpteen threads a day on immigration always end up as primarily anti-Bush tirade fests, it's difficult giving those who post to them any serious consideration.

[Roscoe]

Bush's immigration proposal is not in the best interests of this nation

Yep.

[Peach]

I agree with your comments about immigration completely. We will never find a president who does 100% of what we wish, but for Freepers or anyone else to think that Democrats WILL close the borders, make us safer, spend less money, etc., is not clear thinking.

Any Freeper who stays home on election day had best not show up complaining if a Rat is elected into office.

President Bush has done a better job protecting the homeland than any Democrat EVER will or ever could. In addition, we have had tax breaks and he is asking Congress for a spending cap. Contrast that with the Democrats who want socialized health care and don't seem to believe in tax cuts AT ALL.

[Klickitat]

You know, if I saw one of you people -- just one! -- say something to the effect that, "Bush's immigration proposal is not in the best interests of this nation, but considering everything else, I'll be voting for him this November anyway,"

I will be voting for President Bush in November. I will also continue to write, call and fax stating my opposition to any form of amnesty, or if you prefer "normalization".

[jimt]

Since these umpteen threads a day on immigration always end up as primarily anti-Bush tirade fests, it's difficult giving those who post to them any serious consideration.

It's also hard to give serious consideration to people who will ignore the numerous facts which demonstrate the enormity of this policy error.

[Wolfstar]

As a Southern Californian, I understand the illegal alien problem perhaps better than many FReepers from other states who have been fulminating about this issue recently. As a consequence, I am opposed to the President's guest-worker proposal.

Nevertheless, I will proudly and gladly vote for him this November, and also plan to volunteer at my local Republican HQ to work hard for his re-election. I happen to like much, though not all of his domestic agenda. I also happen to be very proud of his genuinely conservative foreign policy.

But overriding everything else, George W. Bush almost single-handedly held this nation together in those terrible days immediately after 9/11/01. His pursuit of our enemies since then has taken guts, resolve, and far-sighted thinking. That obviously doesn't count for squat with many self-professed "real" conservatives. As for me, his towering, comforting presence and defiant spirit during that time has more than earned my loyalty, my life-long respect and my support.

Some good — and many terrible — arguments have been posted on this forum recently about this issue. I think everyone, by now, gets the point of folks like you, AmericanInTokyo. To keep nagging and yammering here on FR is a waste of time for those "real" conservatives who feel so strongly about the issue. Instead, you all should nag and yammer at your congress-critters — you know, those folks who actually will make the decision as to whether or not the proposal becomes law?!

On the other hand, if your real purpose is simply to disrespect the President, I say bring it on, bub. This President's record is one not only to be proud of, but already is one for the ages.

As regards the guest-worker proposal, the last laugh will be on you. Why? As a substantive issue, the Bush proposal is a shadow, a chimera. The likelihood that Congress will pass any immigration reform legislation for the foreseeable future is somewhere between slim and none. The Dems hate the proposal because it isn't a complete, blanket amnesty. It doesn't go anywhere near far enough for them. Many Republicans dislike it for some of the very same reasons stated on this forum. Ipso facto, gridlock on the issue in Congress.