The Immigration Ploy (Thomas Sowell)

Creators Syndicate ^ | June 19, 2012 | Thomas Sowell

[jazusamo]

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[TexasCajun]

Can you imagine the run at the southern border!

I bet 'coyote' rates doubled overnight.

[Kaslin]

Thanks, jaz for the ping to another excellent Column by Dr Sowell. As always he hit the nail square on the head.

[Jim Scott]

Another cogent commentary (on immigration) from Dr. Sowell.

[rockinqsranch]

Thanks for the ping jaz. Appreciate it. He’s so right on the mark again.

[jazusamo]

Yes he is and you're most welcome.

Meant to reply on the first thread, I too always look forward to his “Random Thoughts” columns, they're great.

[Still Thinking]

Whatever the merits or demerits of the Obama immigration policy, his Executive Order is good only as long as he remains president, which may be only a matter of months after this year's election.

Exactly, and what an asinine half-measure these "we won't enforce the law" things are. Same deal with claiming they won't pursue drug charges in states where marijuana is legal. It's not really legally binding. If some US attorney in East BF, wherever decides to charge on a valid law against this pronouncement, what are you going to say if you're the defendant? "B...b...but your boss said you weren't going to charge these cases!"? And his other point is exactly on target, too. Once the crime has been committed, it's been committed. If some future administration decides they're worth pursuing, you can't use this administration's position as a defense, so The Won's screwing everyone on BOTH sides of the issue. Smooth move, Ex-Lax! If there's a way to offend EVERYBODY, Zero'll find it.

[Havisham]

Thanks! TS is the last word on how the left manipulates our Constitutional form of government.

[BlatherNaut]

Not only is border control fundamental, what is also fundamental is the principle that immigration policy does not exist to accommodate foreigners but to protect Americans

Hear, hear!

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In a study yet to be published, approximately 35% of Hispanics have retirement plans worth more than $25,000 and over 10% of Hispanics run their own businesses, so millions of Hispanics are members of the investor class and millions more own their own business.

http://www.texasgopvote.com/dick-morris/hispanic-vote-key-republican-victory-002698

And they employ illegal Spanish-speaking workers under the table. Why would they hire people with government work permits? Both political parties, by refusing to take substantive action against the illegal invasion, are unprincipled on this issue, but practically speaking, the unprincipled Republicans offer the better deal for legal Hispanic voters.

[jazusamo]

Well put, and he is screwing everyone on both sides but could care less, he’s only after the votes.

It’s pathetic a turkey like him could be elected in this country but way too many voters are looking for the free ride and begging to be conned.

[Fledermaus]

Only after the border is controlled can any immigration policy matter be seriously considered, and options weighed through the normal Constitutional process of Congressional hearings, debate and legislation, rather than by Presidential short-cuts.

Exactly! If the water main in your home broke and was flooding the house, you don't sit down and come up with a "comprehensive home protection plan". YOU SHUT OFF THE WATER FIRST!

[ncfool]

I called it “THE DEAL OF THE DAY” it seems that Obummer has a new one every day depending on who is is meeting with at the time.

[MHGinTN]

The wisdom of Dr. Sowell, always an eager read when you ping me. Thanks so much.

[Travis McGee]

The Great One indeed.

[Mister Da]

Sowell is really smart. I never thought of this, this way.

What Obama did for illegals is NOTHING. Law abiding employers still wont hire them, & “coming out” now could get you deported next year.

[TheOldLady]

Thank you, and a bump!

[krogers58]

I have a question, insofar as legal liability is concerned. It would appear that Obama has decided not to enforce laws that were legally and formally placed on the books. Does he not become legally liable for any damages caused by his negligence to perform the duties of his office? In the past he could have said he was doing the best job he could in enforcing the immigration laws. Now, he has all but admitted he is not performing his legal responsibilities according to the constitution. It would seem to me that somebody who is hit by an illegal that has been released by INS (ICE) say, the illegal was operating under the influence. It would seem the president would become personally liable under current tort laws, given that had he performed his job, there was a good chance this accident wouldn’t have happened, but he is negligent at his job’s duties. Increasing the odds, exponentially, that DUI offenders will continue to hit innocent people. Is there any legal justification to sue him under these, or similar, circumstances?

[MHGinTN]

You can’t sue the little bastard commie because blacks will burn cities. /sarc

[<1/1,000,000th%]

Great post!

More clear thinking and straightforward prose from the Doctor.