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Response to Immigration Poll

Wow! Great response to immigration poll

I thought it would be informative – and a bit of fun – to occasionally use my commentaries to conduct an informal opinion poll on issues.  The first was on the top issue of the day – immigration.  And wow. What a response.

Of the many wo responded by one means or another, I was struck by the most common thread among the responders.  It was a belief and acceptance of immigrants of all backgrounds as long as they were LEGAL.

Gloria wrote: .  Persons who legally apply and are vetted properly and are willing to assimilate should be welcome. NO ILLEGALS!

Debra said: I think Persons who come here legal is fine and they will better our country.

According to Trudy: Yes, I would welcome them if they came legally, following all the rules.

Cathy responded: Yes, we have always welcomed our NEW citizens who have come into our country in the right way; after all our country is made up of many different nationalities.

There are more, but you get the idea.

It is noteworthy that no one responded that we should stop immigration or ban people from certain nations – not even Muslim nations.  What this survey shows is that the despicable characterization of Republicans, conservatives or Trump supporters specifically as racists is false … totally false.

The issue is legality, NOT racism as the left tries to spin it.

As a life-long conservative activist, I am not surprised by the results.  In the thousands of Republican and conservative gatherings I have attended, I rarely – meaning less than the number of my fingers and toes – have heard talk that reflected hateful racism, xenophobia or sexism.  Yes, there was negative opinions about homosexuality among mostly evangelicals, but even then, it was hate the sin, as they see it, but love the sinner.

Conversely, growing up in Chicago — and being active in civics and politics – I could not count or recall the number of times I have heard the harshest racist remarks from Democrat officials and political hacks.  The spiel against black citizens was the stock in trade of the Democrat precinct captain.  One major Democrat donor said he backed Mayor Daley (the younger) because he was pushing the n*****s out of Chicago – which he was.

The acceptance of our status as an immigration nation – and our welcoming of people from every part of the world – has been a bedrock of conservative values.  That is because our conservative philosophy is based in the grassroots supremacy of ALL humans over top-down government.  Ours is a philosophy that ALL people are entitled to personal freedom, free choice, free enterprise but NOT the metamorphic “free lunches” of dehumanizing progressivism.

The survey gives a pretty good indication that the left’s mischaracterization of our belief in LEGAL immigration is not rooted in racism, white supremacy or any of those other malignant doctrines we conservative Republicans reject.  We do not reject a person who wants to come to America based on skin color – but only legality.  Enter legally, apply legally and become a legal American and we conservatives will be first in line to welcome you to this great nation.

So, there ‘tis.

67 COMMENTS

  1. do not want it to be easier for illegals to become citizens of the U S. They should do it legal or be sent back to their own country.

    • Do not make it easier for illegals,we need to take care of our citizens first! The illegals here should all go back to their country of origin and file for citizenship!

  2. Start acting like the President of the United States and less like an adolescent teenager with ego issues

    • What the hell are you smoking? This guy isn’t a republican. You’ve become a puppet for this monster spewing that kind of filth about your fellow Americans.

  3. [email protected]. We are a nation of immigrants. We welcome all who come here legally. One Of our family members just became a citizen two weeks ago. He did process legally and is a proud American. He was one of a few black men taking the oath. It was a joyous occasion.

    • As long as the INSANE DEPLORABLE FOUR STOOGE’S in the HOUSE NASTY NANCY PELOSI don’t have anything to say about.. DEPLORABLE PELOSI, SCHUMER and the rest of the DEPLORABLE DUMMY RATS in that PARTY
      Doesn’t mean a hill of beans.. The DEPLORABLE FOUR STOOGE’S will never ever let the party of DOUBLE STANDARDS because the STOOGE’S will turn it into a SOCIAL PARTY..

  4. It is not a question of immigration! It is a simple question of legal, law abiding , ethical process. Not
    a free for all, grab what you will lawless procession. I support President Trump and by the way you News Agencies are showing your lack of support and respect for the office of the President when you refer to our President as Trump.
    He is the president of the United States! I will just follow the presidents twitter post and not watch your ridiculous rhetoric.

  5. Thanks for the results. Another piece of the whole legal immigration is assimilation. Example:Many somalies refuse to assimilate into our culture. I personally think that is the wrong attitude to take. Our ancestors did try to assimilate into american culture without giving up their traditions. I don’t see the Somalie Muslims doing this. They seem hell bent on taking over our country. Very disturbing. I am American of German descent. I still practice our Germanic traditions and treasure them. So I think assimilation should be part of the equation of becoming a US citizenship process.

    • Do not make it easier for illegals,we need to take care of our citizens first! The illegals here should all go back to their country of origin and file for citizenship!

  6. I am also one of those who believe people of all nations should be welcome as long as they go through the legal channels to enter the country and assimilate. To come here and share in our wonderful freedoms, they need to realize that they will have to change and adapt to our way of life and our language. It is a total waste of taxpayers’ money to have to print everything in Spanish first and then a number of other languages, to pay translators for Court proceedings or other government offices, and to ask taxpayers to support them when they are not contributing to the workforce. We also have to drop the idea of providing them with free medical and allowing them to collect social security or social security disability unless it is based on the same standards as those for American citizens. What is good for the us should also be good for immigrants.

  7. I think immigration should be 100% TOTALLY BANNED
    We are over crowded as it is and ALL immigrants come here to use us, to get everything for free handed to them on silver platter

  8. Trump is trashing duly elected members of congress who are not here illegally. He is dividing the country and doing a wonderful job of defying the constitution. He is evil and definitely not a leader.

    • These women hate America. I assume they left their countries of origin to have a better life. They are hateful instead of grateful What are we coming to? Immigrants used to kiss American soil in gratitude.

    • Does that German tradition include free beer in the city park during the month of October if we bring our own stein?

  9. I say get al illegals out with their families because they are just as illegal you marry an illegal than your breaking the law your illegal to and any kids as well,we need to stop allowing any refugees asylum seekers and most legals in this country til we get this immigration laws changed made much harder to come here, this muslums garbage has to be dealt with just go to Dearborn Mi. And you will see this must stop completely immediately our sovereignty is at stake with these Un- American People even Americans that are out to destroy America must be dealt with Deport Revoked Citizenship jail or death including politicians state and federal judges lawyers police

  10. It looks as if you got the poll dates wrong, probably should talk to whoever made the bar chart.

  11. if I come here legal those Latino should also come here legal no special treatment in democracy nation every citizen should follow the rule and order no one is about the law to all democratic party are you said they do not need to follow the law and the have the right to fight for every they want in American because they are Latino no need to speak English . I think all the ice should arrest those people said they do not speak English tell them to call people who speak English to bill them out.

  12. Yes I always support legal immigration system.and welcome legal immigrant.May god bless all Human being in the Universe.

  13. Absolutely no illegals except for the wall. Immigrants (legal ones) made this country great and will continue to do so as long as we keep the illegal ones on the other side of the border. Round up every illegal hiding in our country and give them a choice, voluntary evacuation from the U.S. or the firing squad and they take their little illegal gimmiedats with them.

  14. [email protected]
    It’s really funny how people say if they immigrated legally it would be great. These people don’t have time. They are asking for asylum in fear of their lives.
    If people have their panties in a wad over immigration legalities, why aren’t they in a wad over the crimes the president has committed?

  15. [email protected]
    It’s really funny how people say if they immigrated legally it would be great. These people don’t have time. They are asking for asylum in fear of their lives.
    If people have their panties in a wad over immigration legalities, why aren’t they in a wad over the crimes the president has committed? Fuck tRump! Lock him up!!

  16. Any aid to Illegal takes $$$’s from older Americans that struggle to make ends met on S/S. I make less than $20K a yr.. Yet illegals put a drain on schools, health care & housing etc.. Change the laws
    for illegals. Get them out of US & keep them out! Help our own people.

  17. I cannot agree more. Being a recovering democrat I saw the party sinking into socialism in the Johnson administration. I was really not to sure were that was going except hearing what the comment about black Americans by Johnson was unnerving. Was I part of party of slavery still? As the years progressed I saw the true character of the Democratic party they have not left the Confederacy. They just hid it and used rhetoric to change the objective to enslave the population into a soviet type of government and I must say that Obama came the closest to doing that by militarizing our own investigating agencies against the population and the media. Now there is the SS (socialist squad) Those four women are the most despicable on the planet and must be stopped. My hope is that the next election will bring back some Americanism to the congress.. We do now have a President who fights. Thank God.

  18. Anyone who is/was in the United States illegally should have a tracking device with and electrical charge emitter, deported and is they ever get within 5 miles of the United States again their brains fried.

  19. That less than worthless 1965 Immigration act needs fo repealed and a means needs to be devised to attract only Europeans who are highly skilled, speak perfect English, know articles of the United States Constitution inside and out and hate all muslims.

  20. I personally don’t care what your skin color is. Follow the rules and go through the Point of Entry and complete the paperwork.
    Build the WALL and Fix the loopholes

  21. What is it about 5he word ILLEGAL in the bc term illegal alien do 9eiple not understand. How about we move them next door to those that support illiegap immigration and then they can hope they are not drunks, rapists, murderers, drug dealers, extortionist, have tuberculosis, hepatitis, yellow fever, measles, etc and sit next to your kids on the school bus or in class. Or receive welfare, section 8 housing for free as well as free medical care, free food and 3ducation and then work under the table and mn ake twice as much as you while your tax dollars are providing their entitlements all while you can’t make the rent or hope your child does not need braces that you can’t afford

  22. I have nothing against anyone coming here and doing it the correct way , good for you you are welcomed with open arms and good luck !

  23. Many countries disparage the United States for its laws on immigration, and methods of enforcement. What they DON”T address are the reasons these people want entry into the USA, and NOT their countries.

  24. Mr. president,what the hell man,it looks as though we are headed for a civil war.These antifa idiots are getting out of hand.As for the “squad”.They need their asses kicked up between their shoulder blades.I am so sick of this democratic socialist bull, I,m about to flip out.Do you have the intel on these antifa freaks to where every time they have a rally,cut them off at the pass.Do you have the power to call in the national guard when they do have a rally,because it sure looks like the local police won,t get off their butts and stop it.If I were an officer I,d be telling the mayors of these places to kiss my butt and get out there and protect the people.Bring those morons to Arizona,they would not last.We wood take care of them before they even got out of their cars.Sorry Mr. trump,Im not crazy just venting. Im very proud of you sir,taking this crap day after day after day.Your are the strongest man mentally I have ever had the pride to support.I live in MAGA country,every Person I know in this town and its quite a few good folks are on your side,God bless you and thank you for giving us our country back.I know,it ain’t over till its over,but we here where I live will never surrender our God given rights.Oh yeah,when your on stage with biden do me a favor,punch that sucker right in the nose.Not to worry,you will win in a landslide.I can’t wait.Another thing,when they mess with our flag and raise another nations flag,on government property yet,give the order to fire at will.Well, I feel better sir,good luck and God speed.

  25. I could not have said it better my self now if we could post it at the boarders and at the Whitehouse in Congress.

  26. I do not feel that anyone should be able to enter the United States illegally. Anyone here withoutgoing thru legal the legal process should be deported. If you put your child in danger by bringing them here also then that tells me you are not a fit parent. Deport all illegals.

  27. Been saying exactly that all along. Frankly I think most are imbeciles who can’t quite get the simplicity of LEGAL versus ILLEGAL. The problem is being so dead set in your contempt prior to opening your mouth!! I have a wonderful picture of LEGAL IMMIGRANTS crossing at Ellis Island dragging all that they own. The lines went for miles! And better: they longed to assimilate, be Americans! What a privilege! The linger fungus makes me vomit! And the loss of class as a culture, particularly at the level of press! NEVER an excuse for that! EVER! We have skid down the filthiest toilet of all! Skills in a sport don’t give you any right to bring shame to this Country or its Highest Office, no matter your ‘personal opinion’. That’s why they were called ‘personal’. You’re supposed to keep them to yourself! Let them all come as my own family did for generations: LEGALLY!

  28. I’m 63, and I live in Houston, TX. I’ve been here since 1987, and I can tell you the horrific problems you can have with illegal immigration. We are now one of the top cities for sex trafficking as well as drug smuggling. Money through here going to the cartels in Mexico. Drugs are shipped through here headed all over the USA. We have severe problems in traffic, public safety, crime, the schools, housing and medical care.Many of these problems exist because of illegal aliens flooding the area. TX is now becoming like California. Check Youtube to see why so many people are literally running for their lives from that place. It is almost impossible to live there anymore. America cannot accept more people from crumbling or corrupt nations like Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, and so on. We have given millions in foreign aid to these nations to fix or improve themselves. Sadly most of it was stolen by corrupt rich families or govt. officials. Many aliens in TX don’t even have a valid driver’s license or insurance which is required by state law. If they hit or kill you in an accident, the legal penalties are minimal if they’re even caught. They will usually flee from the police if pursued. I’ve been to traffic court, and I’ve seen illegal aliens pay large fines, leave, and return later for more offenses. They don’t assimilate–that is a myth. Why? They don’t want to pay the price to do it right and enter America legally. To be fair, our system has rewarded this behavior for decades. The system is beyond broken–it’s a nightmare. The irony is you actually have Americans who want open borders! Are they insane? Trump is only enforcing the laws which exist; he DID NOT write them. The Congress did. Until now no one cared that much, but we are being overwhelmed by a tidal wave of aliens at the TX border now. At McAllen TX the Border Patrol is processing 1200 aliens each day! 60 Minutes reported this a few months ago. I imagine we have probably over 20,000 illegals being held in detention centers in TX alone. They still keep coming. Mexico doesn’t stop them at the border. We need a barrier immediately. You always get more of what you subsidize. We have subsidized illegals by court decisions ie. anchor babies and accepting cheap labor for years. Now we will pay for it. Also if you put thousands of people into detention camps anywhere–you can expect disease to break out, overcrowding etc. Try housing thousands of people weekly who are poor, illiterate, carrying diseases of all types in a humane and compassionate way. It is almost impossible. No one is guaranteed or entitled to US citizenship seeking asylum. It is a long seven step process–read it–I did. It takes years to get through it. You need a lawyer to help you also. Americans wake up–you are being invaded, and if this nightmare continues–you will destroy your nation. My near term goal is to leave TX before it’s too late. Time is running out. May your fate not be mine. Such a great state now being destroyed, and no leader here will DO anything about it.

  29. What part of Illegal don’t everybody get. Screen everyone coming in. Arrest those that are criminals. Please deport them. Finish the wall!!

  30. I read we have 11 million aliens living in America now. Could that be true? If so, it’s very scary. Also I read the cost to taxpayers for dealing with illegal aliens is about 300 billion or more per year. This is almost a billion dollars a day! Right now no one knows or will report what it costs taxpayers to process and shelter the thousands of illegals coming across our border daily seeking asylum. I live in TX, so it’s quite a mess. It is FALSE COMPASSION to encourage, support or accept any more aliens seeking asylum at this time. We have thousands of them filing applications in line, and it will take years for the courts to process the paperwork. Those aliens cannot be kept in limbo forever. Americans are compassionate and generous to a fault. Don’t come in unless you have permission, and please obey our laws once you arrive. America is a precious and fragile enterprise. We cannot jeopardize this generation or our future by being careless or lax in enforcing our immigration laws. We are open to all, but we WILL NOT ACCEPT EVERYONE. Please no liberal guilt trips thank you.

  31. A final thought: many Americans today feel they have the right to obey only the laws, any laws, when they feel they should. If a law is inconvenient or distasteful, just ignore it, and face consequences later. I see this daily when I drive. Years ago I never saw anyone run red lights or ignore Stop signs. Today it’s very common. When I was a public librarian, people were furious when they had to pay fines for overdue materials or pay for lost or damaged items. America is nation of ADULT children now. No one wants to be responsible for their actions anymore. We have not had great role models in society either. Look at athletes, politicians, broadcasters, churches, military leaders etc. every single one of these fields has been tainted by scandals or corruption. It is truly sad. If we are rewarding people for being non-compliant or even breaking the law, how can we expect illegal aliens to behave any better? The lack of morality in America is appalling and tearing the nation down. Can we no longer govern ourselves wisely? Is it possible we have settled for boorish and reckless behavior as the norm? Watch Dr. Phil–you see the best of the worst out there. Parents cannot raise kids anymore because they lack the skills to be a parent. The rise of single families over 40 years has left too many people growing up broken and incomplete on many levels. All the school shootings we’ve had were in public schools. Why? You cannot screen out the losers or misfits today. Private schools don’t have that issue. To wrap up–illegal immigration is really a reflection of the daily chaos and non-compliance Americans practice and embraced. Our culture is saturated with violence, fear, racisms, and poverty. If we don’t fix the America we have now, we won’t have an America in the future. Over 1,000 people per week leave CA, pretty soon that many or more will be leaving America. Outmigration is now a trend –the Federal govt. is concerned trust me. People are taking their money out of America and going elsewhere. Check around–it is happening now.

  32. As I see it I don’t thing its possible deport these illegals, so many, and the cost. I thing we should tell them, we are going to treat you as we do legal citizens. If we as citizens break the law are either fined or imprisoned and sometimes both. Having said that, we fine every illegal 10,000 (as a suggestion), issue each one, a special SS number, but unlike ours it would be( A 000 000 000). to denote that they are paying an extra” BUILD THE WALL TAX” . Say 10% extra until they fine was paid. By having them register with SS Office, we would get they address,# of person in the family, phone numbers and other information that may be deemed necessary . That would free them of being deported and not reporting things that happen to them. We find out how many illegals and collect MONEY for the Wall. That way Mexico is paying for the wall. They would receive no Federal Benefits, Each State would decide if they wanted to give state Benefits (NO state benefits if the state receives Federal money for that benefit. We get the information that the Illegal Democrats don’t want us to get. We give them that freedom and who will they be grateful too. The flow must be stopped, they’re going to be here anyway, so lets make lemonade. Other details would need to remake, but you get the drift

  33. Legally is an asset to America however we need a WALL 5 years ago when we get arrests put the trials on
    Pay per view to fund the wall anyone with common sense knows you can’t have a functional safe country without secure borders and that there would be a halt to trafficking people
    Drugs and disease

  34. As long as the INSANE DEPLORABLE FOUR STOOGE’S in the HOUSE NASTY NANCY PELOSI don’t have anything to say about.. DEPLORABLE PELOSI, SCHUMER and the rest of the DEPLORABLE DUMMY RATS in that PARTY
    Doesn’t mean a hill of beans.. The DEPLORABLE FOUR STOOGE’S will never ever let the party of DOUBLE STANDARDS because the STOOGE’S will turn it into a SOCIAL PARTY..

  35. I’m sure there are many happy endings across our nation,but not the case in the very county listed in the first clip. 80 something lady feel victim to in her home to the law whom had mistakenly busted in on the wrong house. They produced more guns than she and after putting up a good fight….she died.😢

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