[ModelBreaker]

The problem with the toned down rhetoric is that the ruling class will just ignore the problem unless it is contentious and nasty. For example, W was prepared to ignore us and pass amnesty until we got nasty.

So it seems to me the problem is that the political class ignores the problem—not that we demand their attention. Ignoring that problem just makes it bigger every year.

I guaranteed Rubio that if our ruling class closes the border and starts enforcing existing immigration laws, the rhetoric will get a lot more moderate.

[BfloGuy]

So it seems to me the problem is that the political class ignores the problem—not that we demand their attention.

Before Rubio gets destroyed here for saying something quite sensible, let me say that there is just one way to demand the attention of the political class: threaten to vote them out and follow through on it.

Nasty rhetoric means nothing to them if they're convinced they can win re-election.

[JimRed]

The problem with the toned down rhetoric is that the ruling class will just ignore the problem unless it is contentious and nasty.

There should not BE a "ruling class". Term limits would be step one in eliminating it.

[Lancey Howard]

That is an excellent post right there.