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iron_megalith said:
Soundwave said:

Because he was obstructed at every turn by freakishly hysterical Republicans who blocked every thing he would propose. If it was entirely up to Obama, this would've been open and shut. 

Trump will likely just "rebrand" DACA, make it law and take credit for it, much like he takes credit for Obama's economy (dude hasn't passed any financial legislation to begin with, Republicans can't even get a budget passed). It seems like even he does not want this on his plate because there are real consequences to this and he knows full well it will lead to very ugly TV for him.

Most Americans agree actually that the solution here is simple: legalize illegals who have been here and have no criminal record. Get them paying taxes if they're not. Republican party is held hostage by the fanatical lunatic fringe of their party, that's the hold up, it's 10% of the country holding the rest at gun point, but even on this I don't think even Trump agrees with that lunatic fringe. 

Latino community is a huge part of America and they contribute massively to the US, I read a study showing more than 70% of new small businesses in the US come from the Latino/Hispanic demographic group ... they are absolutely driving new business in this country. 

Just like how everything Trump does is blocked by Democrats right?

No. His failure is inexcusable. Same with the rest that went before him. This wasn't some overnight problem. This accumulated through time. Everyone just let them be as if they're given full consent. As I said before in some threads, small problems are always ignored, up until it blows in everyone's faces. We never learn.

Also that study is nice and all but that doesn't represent the problems we have with enforcing immigration policies. I say America needs to be less socialistic and reassess the middle grounds to find a much fair stand point in this matter. If done legally that these kids are given opportunities to be legal citizens, then by all means do it but don't leave them in status quo because they're "special". However I do not agree if such laws or acts will be abused by future illegal immigrants. Putting a catch basin on a broken pipe is not a permanent fix. And this is what Obama did with his DACA. Left it as such. He had so much time to push his agendas and step on people's foot but he never addressed the problem with enforcing immigration on the problematic states.

A catch basin is at least something, no one else did anything. These kids will be legalized as Republicans likely do not want to be destroyed in the next 4-5 elections (why hello there Florida) and even a majority of Trump supporters want to see DACA kids stay. 



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StarOcean said:
All I can say on the subject is Trump is a shitty human being that was elected by who I consider horrible people, and I cannot wait until he is out of office for the many things he does, as he is, in my opinion, the antithesis of what it means to be American.

What does it mean to be American? Remember that the US was founded by rich, white male slaveowners.



VGPolyglot said:
StarOcean said:
All I can say on the subject is Trump is a shitty human being that was elected by who I consider horrible people, and I cannot wait until he is out of office for the many things he does, as he is, in my opinion, the antithesis of what it means to be American.

What does it mean to be American? Remember that the US was founded by rich, white male slaveowners.

So it hasn't changed all that much. 



Libara said:
VGPolyglot said:

What does it mean to be American? Remember that the US was founded by rich, white male slaveowners.

So it hasn't changed all that much. 

I guess old habits die hard.



iron_megalith said:
GhaudePhaede010 said:

If it is not their fault, and we know that children are not legally able to make these kinds of decisions nor are they able to maintain a lifestyle without their adult mentors, it seems irresponsible to then treat them as though it is their fault and they can make due with the consequences and reprucussions. You need to be far more pragmatic than that.

Then why didn't Obama push harder for their naturalization and go the extra mile for enforcing immigration policies? He shouldn't be talking shit at Trump because he has a hand in this fucking mess. He did a half-assed job by leaving a temporary stop gap such as this that is so fucking exploitablr. Are you seriously buying into this crap?

 

Take California for example. They're enabling illegal immigrants by giving them all the bullshit welfare crap yet those who contributed are given a smaller and sometimes a hard time.

The problem with this post, aside from blaming Obama senselessly, is that it does not directly address my point. My point is probably avoided because it is difficult to address directly. However, no greater solution will come by talking about the previous president and laws that not only are not relevant today, but really did not help or hinder immigration when they were applied.

Since I am from California, I know first hand that a lot of what you just claimed is a lie. However, there is no point in going back and forth because people that want to push the buck and blame unto others recklessly are very difficult to communicate with since they tend to have a lack of focus for the topic at hand.



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Soundwave said:

A catch basin is at least something, no one else did anything. These kids will be legalized as Republicans likely do not want to be destroyed in the next 4-5 elections (why hello there Florida) and even a majority of Trump supporters want to see DACA kids stay. 

You do not do a half assed measure and say hey I did something. He had two terms to push and address such issues and yet he didn't go all out.

But then again I understand the hindrances from other sides but still doesn't make it inexcusable that he is talking trash about the administration's approach regarding this matter.

 

GhaudePhaede010 said:

The problem with this post, aside from blaming Obama senselessly, is that it does not directly address my point. My point is probably avoided because it is difficult to address directly. However, no greater solution will come by talking about the previous president and laws that not only are not relevant today, but really did not help or hinder immigration when they were applied.

Since I am from California, I know first hand that a lot of what you just claimed is a lie. However, there is no point in going back and forth because people that want to push the buck and blame unto others recklessly are very difficult to communicate with since they tend to have a lack of focus for the topic at hand.

Jesus Christ. I am lying?

Guess my personal contacts on hospitals and schools were lying about how taken for granted these welfares given. Not to mention acting all damn entitled when some of them are probably paying close to nill.

Also I am not just blaming Obama. Have you read my statement? Or are you too blind to see? What I am saying here is that he has no fucking right to completely point fingers at people.

Anyway this thread like most political threads has devolved into fanaticism again. Obama is a sacred cow and Trump is a complete demonic icon. I would disagree since both aren't simply black and white and both have their ups and downs.

Back to the topic though, nobody here has told me with a straight damn face that there is no problem with the immigration enforcement. Nobody here has told me with a fucking straight face that the pampered treatment some illegal immigrants are getting here are just. Instead we'd just like to keep it at that because they're good for business so we just set aside the legalities. The half measured actions of before are the ones that dug the graves of where we are today. I understand as well that we will hurt if we kick them out. Therefore I think the correct thing to do at this point is do a program for them that will legitimize them. However I also think that once that is done, any future scenarios should be treated with fairness. Those who offended the immigration law by crossing borders illegally shall be deported. We need an iron hand for this case. The more we let things continue as such the more meaningless the system becomes. This won't stop by itself.

If you think that tipping the law for a specific set of people is just then I feel like everything is lost here. I don't even know why I should trust the system nor pay my due taxes. And the replies over here about how they're willing to welcome such injustice makes me say that the 10 years I've spent are complete fucking waste. Thanks for making me regret that we didn't leave with my mother when she left in 2006 and just entered US illegally. Since apparently, nobody gives a fuck if I'm an illegal immigrant and will embrace me with open arms and fight for my rights!



iron_megalith said:
Soundwave said:

A catch basin is at least something, no one else did anything. These kids will be legalized as Republicans likely do not want to be destroyed in the next 4-5 elections (why hello there Florida) and even a majority of Trump supporters want to see DACA kids stay. 

You do not do a half assed measure and say hey I did something. He had two terms to push and address such issues and yet he didn't go all out.

But then again I understand the hindrances from other sides but still doesn't make it inexcusable that he is talking trash about the administration's approach regarding this matter.

 

GhaudePhaede010 said:

The problem with this post, aside from blaming Obama senselessly, is that it does not directly address my point. My point is probably avoided because it is difficult to address directly. However, no greater solution will come by talking about the previous president and laws that not only are not relevant today, but really did not help or hinder immigration when they were applied.

Since I am from California, I know first hand that a lot of what you just claimed is a lie. However, there is no point in going back and forth because people that want to push the buck and blame unto others recklessly are very difficult to communicate with since they tend to have a lack of focus for the topic at hand.

Jesus Christ. I am lying?

Guess my personal contacts on hospitals and schools were lying about how taken for granted these welfares given. Not to mention acting all damn entitled when some of them are probably paying close to nill.

Also I am not just blaming Obama. Have you read my statement? Or are you too blind to see? What I am saying here is that he has no fucking right to completely point fingers at people.

Anyway this thread like most political threads has devolved into fanaticism again. Obama is a sacred cow and Trump is a complete demonic icon. I would disagree that both aren't simply black and white and both have their ups and downs.

Back to the topic though, nobody here has told me with a straight damn face that there is no problem with the immigration enforcement. Nobody here has told me with a fucking straight face that the pampered treatment some illegal immigrants are getting here are just. Instead we'd just like to keep it at that because they're good for business and not approaching the things through legalities.

If you think that tipping the law for a specific set of people is just then I feel like everything is lost here. I don't even know why I should trust the system nor pay my due taxes. And the replies over here about how they're willing to welcome such injustice makes me say that the 10 years I've spent are complete fucking waste. Thanks for making me regret that we didn't leave with my mother when she left in 2006 and just entered US illegally. Since apparently, nobody gives a fuck if I'm an illegal immigrant and will embrace me with open arms and fight for my rights!

Trump doesn't get the luxury of being "he's just like any other candidate!" thing, sorry you don't when you run that kind of campaign clearly scapegoating certain groups of people for politican. He has made his bed and his image, notice he will always run to the "both sides" line of thinking whenever there is any blow back that can be pinned on him. He and Obama are not the same. 

And if DACA had to be pushed on do-nothing Republicans to finally have them be forced to address the issue (since we know the Democratic position is fairly clear -- legalize those who are already here), then so be it. They never would have allowed Obama to pass common sense immigration reform because of the lunatic fringe in their party that holds everyone else hostage. Most Americans agree these people should be legalized, even plenty on the right. So do it, these are manmade laws not some law of nature like time travel that cannot be bent or something. Legalize them and get on it with it. 

For future immigration that's a seperate issue IMO, Dreamers who are already here shouldn't be held at gunpoint like some bargaining chip. 

The whole thing about "these illegals are living like kings!" is also a load of bullshit. The overwhelming majority of them work their ass off, many toiling in jobs that most regular Americans wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole. 



Soundwave said:

The whole thing about "these illegals are living like kings!" is also a load of bullshit. The overwhelming majority of them work their ass off, many toiling in jobs that most regular Americans wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole. 


Not living like kings but abuse of welfare where it shouldn't be going in the first place counts as pampering. That could've been used for other people who actually need it and are legally entitled for it.



iron_megalith said:
Soundwave said:

A catch basin is at least something, no one else did anything. These kids will be legalized as Republicans likely do not want to be destroyed in the next 4-5 elections (why hello there Florida) and even a majority of Trump supporters want to see DACA kids stay. 

You do not do a half assed measure and say hey I did something. He had two terms to push and address such issues and yet he didn't go all out.

But then again I understand the hindrances from other sides but still doesn't make it inexcusable that he is talking trash about the administration's approach regarding this matter.

 

GhaudePhaede010 said:

The problem with this post, aside from blaming Obama senselessly, is that it does not directly address my point. My point is probably avoided because it is difficult to address directly. However, no greater solution will come by talking about the previous president and laws that not only are not relevant today, but really did not help or hinder immigration when they were applied.

Since I am from California, I know first hand that a lot of what you just claimed is a lie. However, there is no point in going back and forth because people that want to push the buck and blame unto others recklessly are very difficult to communicate with since they tend to have a lack of focus for the topic at hand.

Jesus Christ. I am lying?

Guess my personal contacts on hospitals and schools were lying about how taken for granted these welfares given. Not to mention acting all damn entitled when some of them are probably paying close to nill.

Also I am not just blaming Obama. Have you read my statement? Or are you too blind to see? What I am saying here is that he has no fucking right to completely point fingers at people.

Anyway this thread like most political threads has devolved into fanaticism again. Obama is a sacred cow and Trump is a complete demonic icon. I would disagree since both aren't simply black and white and both have their ups and downs.

Back to the topic though, nobody here has told me with a straight damn face that there is no problem with the immigration enforcement. Nobody here has told me with a fucking straight face that the pampered treatment some illegal immigrants are getting here are just. Instead we'd just like to keep it at that because they're good for business so we just set aside the legalities. The half measured actions of before are the ones that dug the graves of where we are today. I understand as well that we will hurt if we kick them out. Therefore I think the correct thing to do at this point is do a program for them that will legitimize them. However I also think that once that is done, any future scenarios should be treated with fairness. Those who offended the immigration law by crossing borders illegally shall be deported. We need an iron hand for this case. The more we let things continue as such the more meaningless the system becomes. This won't stop by itself.

If you think that tipping the law for a specific set of people is just then I feel like everything is lost here. I don't even know why I should trust the system nor pay my due taxes. And the replies over here about how they're willing to welcome such injustice makes me say that the 10 years I've spent are complete fucking waste. Thanks for making me regret that we didn't leave with my mother when she left in 2006 and just entered US illegally. Since apparently, nobody gives a fuck if I'm an illegal immigrant and will embrace me with open arms and fight for my rights!

Hahahaha. Your, "contacts" lmaooooo. I became a legal citizen through California. I do not need a contact, I lived that life.

At least you believe treating children the way Trump intends upon doing is not the right way to do things. However, you avoided the specific problem still. That children are being victimized. I do not care about how you would plan to treat adults... or even the greater illegal immagration dillema. I care about if you believe what Trump intends to do to children is humane. Additionally, I want to know if people can converse about this specific topic and find a reasonable solution.

I do not know the point of your final paragraph. It does manage to push buck and blame... you are good at that.



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Soundwave said:

Most white Americans cannot trace their lineage to 1775 (American indepedence):

https://www.quora.com/About-what-percentage-of-white-Americans-today-descend-from-immigrants-who-arrived-after-the-Revolutionary-War

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brookings-now/2013/10/03/what-percentage-of-u-s-population-is-foreign-born/

That means even their families at some point were immigrants here. 

What you posted only proves my point that nearly all US citizens have at least 1 ancestor dating back to pre-1776 ... 

America exists mainly because of colonization ... 

Soundwave said:

Industrialization doesn't change anything, there were plenty of Irish, Italians, Dutch, Germans, French, etc. that came to America looking for better oppurtunity. Kinda the same reason Mexican people come today. Hell, Trump's own family does not extend very far back in the US, his grandfather came to the US in the 1800s ... look for (you guessed it) better oppurtunities to raise his family in. 

No more than 15% of the US population was ever foreign born according to US census ...  

You overestimate just how much of America has foreign origins ... 

Soundwave said:

There's always been several million Mexicans in America from the point that California, New Mexico, Utah, (basically the entire West Coast) etc. became states ... these people were there before anyone else already as that was Mexico to begin with. The border was redrawn around where they already lived, they didn't immigrate anywhere. 

So then should the rest of Mexico rescind their independence and accede to become one of the states of america if they badly want to be 'Americans' ? LOL 

Soundwave said:

On top of that 25% of the population in the very first census (circa 1776) were African American slaves who basically built much of the nation. That means even in the 1700s, the US already had a larger portion of a non-white population than many multicultural European countries do today. And then you had Chinese laborers too. So America has always been a multi-ethnic settler nation.

Don't even compare African Americans to foreign born citizens illegally crossing the border, at least the vast majority of the former didn't go around trespassing lands ...