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I wouldn't make the relatively peaceful and hardworking illegals any kind of priority. But...if they happen to get caught, they are gone. So if a gangbanger from Niaragua is visiting his brother (also illegal) who is otherwise gainfully employed etc, then they both go. The brother needs to be aware that the presence of his criminal sibling is a danger and act accordingly. It isnt about demonising people. It is about righting a wrong that has gone on for too long. And has hurt low income American workers as well. There is no way for Americans to compete fairly with illegal aliens who are willing to work for relative peanuts, and thereby drive down wages for everyone. Once the bad guys and grifters are gone, there can be discussion about what to do with those remaining who are otherwise innocuous. But that discussion needs to wait until the situation is stable and all the bad dudes are gone.

Interesting test. I wound up pretty dead centre on authoritarian/libertarian (surprised me) and mid to the right on liberal/conservative. Economic left/right was 5.75 Libertarian/Authroitarian -0.21

It doesn't matter if something is impossible to get because you are illegal, it is STILL a crime if you do it. Same as it is a crime for legal residents and citizens. Illegals don't get a pass on driving without a license or insurance simply because they are impossible to get. The solution is that they go home. By definition, EVERY illegal citizen has committed numerous crimes, so the tired bromide that "illegals commit crimes at a lower rate than citizens" is irrelevant. Even ONE crime by an illegal immigrant is one too many. That crime would NOT OCCUR if they were not in the country illegally. Your "solution" of "if you are convicted of breaking the law you are out" is pie in the sky. EVERY illegal immigrant who is working is breaking the law. Therefore, by your standard, they should be convicted and deported. Come to think of it, maybe not a bad idea...

In one game finals, momentum is everything. And in hockey, having a hot goalie is pretty much unbeatable. Even more than a hot starting pitcher in baseball. Because a starter will be replaced if the game goes over 9 innings, but a goalie will be there til the end of the game. I am happy to see so many of the American players showing gratitude to their country for the chance to represent the USA at the Games. Well done, and we will have our revenge...

Ironically, that is the plan generally. In Minnesota, for example, ICE wanted cooperation with local police so that they COULD round up bad guys who were already in trouble. But without that cooperation, they were forced to do inconvenient and inefficient house to house raids and the like. Seems like now that cooperation is happening. I do not think exclusively targeting "violent criminals" is enough. There are many non violent crimes that are still serious enough to warrant immediate reomoval IMHO- theft, DUI, drug smuggling/dealing, etc. Giving illegals a path to citizenship is a non starter. Lawbreakers do not get rewarded. Period. Virtually every illegal immigrant has broken laws other than immigration. Working without authorization, driving without insurance and/or a valid license, document fraud, ID theft, etc. They have the opportunity to voluntarily self deport, take a generous stipend, and go home with the chance to apply for a visa the legal way. IF they choose not to do so, the results are on them.

Don't blame me for the poor sportsmanship of my countrymen. It's a team sport, no one play can or should be taken as so important. Simply put, they couldn't seal the deal. Nothing wrong with the Yanks winning every half century or so. Now back to the NHL season!

Just out of curiosity, for those who agree that the US is more or less addicted to illegal labour: who DO you think should be deported, if anyone? And conversely who should be left alone? For me, ICE should be targetting criminals both convicted and accused, which they generally do. However, if other illegal aliens are swept up at the same time, they get taken too. They do not get released. Including anyone who used to have TPS.

Mandami is proposing a budget for NYC that is larger than the national budget of Greece. And of Thailand. Almost as large as that of South Africa or Taiwan. For a city. Think on that for a while.

Uh....no? Not sure where you get that idea...

Canadian hockey fan here. Crying into my Beer Lao as we speak. Tip of the hat to my cousins to the south, both gold medal teams were resilient and had excellent goaltending. Full marks for both wins. I guess this is America's 250th birthday, so it gives them something to celebrate. Well played. See ya in France in 2030.

As soon as you can provide a definitive, workable definition of "hate speech" that does not rely merely on hurt feelings, we can talk about it.

Wow, did I call it or what?!?!? Gonna do myself an injury patting myself on the back!

I will raise my hand and say "yes, I am in favour of allowing antisemitic posts on SM" In any country. Also anti-white, anti-black, anti-British, anti-fat..... freedom is seldom comfortable for everyone. So-called "hate speech" is another matter. Specific and targeted threats are already treated as a crime, I believe.

Germany is getting stoopid. Letting their military fade away, depending on Russia for energy, and bloviating relentlessly. And the irony is that the political elite have the gall to try and disparage the AfD. Calling them racists when the leader is a gay woman whose wife is a Sri Lankan.

Generally I like Bill. He is one of the few on the left who actually has right wing guests on his show, and also on his podcast. But he DOES do one thing that p!sses me off. It reminds me of Jon Stewart- just like Stewart, Bill does the "clown nose on, clown nose off" routine. He shifts back and forth from being serious to "I'm just a comedian" depending on the situation. When he or one of his lefty guests are being questioned, he goes for a cheap laugh instead of engaging the issue. He was also laughably wrong last week when criticizing the Sec of the Interior, Doug Burgum. Either Bill or his writers didnt know the difference between carbon MONoxide and carbon DIoxide. And that neither is simply called "carbon". Worst part of all, his audience didn't catch it either. They clapped along like obedient seals.

BA in History , Master's in Education. You?

Really?!? Wow, how did that happen...they got together and decided they were bored and wanted to see how life was on the other side, I guess.

Perhaps your friend should have applied for citizenship during those 30 years...

That would be challenging. Every illegal immigrant by definition has broken the law just by entering illegally. Many have broken additional laws, like working without authorization, using fake/stolen ID, driving with no license/insurance, etc. Others have broken more serious laws like DUI, rape, murder, assault, robbery, etc. The sad irony in this Pretti case is that the Border Patrol agents were actually apprehending an illegal with a criminal record for assault etc. But the idiot protesters didnt stop and think about that, they were too busy smelling each others' farts and being self righteous.

As usual, I am going to give this 24 hours before making any definitive assertions. From what IS available, Pretti was, as many protesters are wont to do, blocking the street and trying to direct traffic. Video shows this. Hence ICE agents shoving him off the road. And then...... let's wait and see. In general, these tragedies could easily be avoided if there was any competent leadership at the local or state level. Both the mayor and governor speak out of both sides of their mouth. First, they say ICE agents are dangerous and untrained thugs. Second, they encourage protesters to get in the agents' faces and be aggressive. A recipe for disaster. How about, I dunno, co-operating with federal law enforcement? In this particular operation, ICE was going after an illegal with a criminal record for assault, robbery, etc. The kind of guy the city should WELCOME being deported. Yet in their rush to be a sanctuary for these types of scumbags, they don't care. And leave such predators at large. Shame.

Interesting to see how quickly the left tries to deflect the issue, and come up with variations of "b-b-but Trump!" and now "b-b-but January 6!". As most normal conservatives do, I think the riots on January 6th were stupid, unnecessary, and embarrassing. And I am glad those who committed crimes were arrested and incarcerated. Now, back to the present... I wonder how many of the protesters are genuine, and how many are either "rent-a-protester" or "I protest anything" types. There was a group of religious leaders protesting at the airport in MSP yesterday. They did it the right way- they performed acts of civil disobedience, took the arrests, and so on. Nothing like the mewling children infesting the streets of Minneapolis, venting their spleen on men performing legal functions.

California's high speed rail boondoggle is a classic example. Initially approved in 2008, slated for completion 2020, cost $33 billion. Presently, budget estimate $128 billion. No track laid. Possible short portion opening by 2033. No date for the entire system. Could a President Newsom bring this level of competent and prudal fiscal management to the whole country in 2028?

Do steady on. IF they were all brownshirts and Gestapo, there would be bodies lining the streets from Minnesota to the Canadian border. And there aren't, so obviously your words are nothing but hysterical hyperbole. The morons who stormed the capitol were rightfully arrested, convicted, and did time in jail. Really nothing to do with the current sitation. But, back to the topic shall we? Violating a house of worship during a service is an obvious attempt at intimidation and, yes, terror. And if it can be proven that Lemon was part of it, he is in a world of hurt.

I have a Trumpy Bear in the place of honour in my home. I light candles daily and say a prayer for his safety and care. Sometimes leave offerings of cheeseburgers or a Hershey bar. You don't?

I dunno. Bringing a few of the Viking heritage lads down to the lower 48 states, get them ICE uniforms, and let them loose on the illegals would be a treat to see!