Looks like GW will announce he will send some troops (I wonder how many) to guard the border with Mexico.

http://www.forbes.com/technology/feeds/ap/2006/05/14/ap2744690.html 

IF this is the upcoming announcement, what do you think of it?

A- Good call?

B- Too little too late?

C- Just another posturing movie to make it look like he's taking this seriously?

D- Desperately trying to stop the eroding of his base of support?

In '92 I got sent to Nogales to help a DEA/Border Patrol JTF. There have been troops on the border for over a decade. I remember feeling pretty useless there. Posse Comitatus prevents the military from being used a police force within our own borders.

This is an outstanding plan.

National Guard troops who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq already are accustomed to being away from home for long periods of time and as an added bonus know how to adjust to the desert climates of the U.S.-Mexico border regions. They are perfect for the job and it should become a normal part of their rotation.

It is important to secure the borders to guard against illegal immigrants from Mexico getting scared by all the sabre rattling from rogue Republicans. We need their labor and our ailing Social Security system needs their tax revenue to pay for the baby-boomers and we don't need to risk them following the new factory construction and deciding to leave the United States and go back to Mexico.

President George W. Bush will soon have his amnesty and guest worker plans pushed through Congress and the illegals need to be reassured by the administration that they are still welcome and soon will be legalized.

E) All of the above.

What jj said.

Maybe to help patch up old wounds between the North and South, we allow the old Confederacy to reinstitute slavery (using illegal aliens only).

-The economy gets helped.

-Business could get REALLY cheap labor.

-Washington DC does "A Solid" for the Solid South.

-Would stem the rush of illegals, giving the Border Patrol a break.

-We'd know where they all are.

-No additional drain on the Medicade or Welfare system.

Finally a win, win, win, win, win, win for the American citizenry.

Who's with me?! U.S.A ! U.S.A. ! U.S.A.!

Only if you throw all the white and black Welfare and SSI cheats in there too. I am sure you meant to add something like that because you don't see color...Right bro?

Now you're talking Erik. But don't forget the Asian, American Indian, and Hispanics (legal types) on welfare and cheating SSI. I know you meant to throw those in because I know you don't see color. Really.

Then we can get rid of most of the federal government

and its programs and taxes. Then the states would run things as they see fit. If you don't like your state you could vote with your feet. Yeah.

I knew if you just thought it over you'd come over to the right side sooner or later.

C

Never said I do not see color.

Matter of fact I am of the opinion that we ALL see color. How we react to our biases and prejudices is the mark of the man.

of which many are found lacking.

^ You mean like yourself tey?

Yes, jj. EXACTLY like himself.

You both be wrong.

I think Hockeydad's on to something. We spend millions on training the National Guard, let 'em do all their training along the border. They could get good training in a hot sandy climate, and help the illegal immigration problem at the same time.

Whatever.

You have your opinion, I have mine.

Yo Hockeydad:

"We need their labor and our ailing Social Security system needs their tax revenue to pay for the baby-boomers and we don't need to risk them following the new factory construction and deciding to leave the United States and go back to Mexico."

How does one go about paying federal taxes without a social security number?

JonR

JonR

Our opinions are what makes the world interesting MACS. Too bad yours is wrong. If you had taken the time to know the man behind the posts before prejudging him by what is said on a stupid discount cigar forum, your thoughts about him might change or maybe not. Too bad you have not given him the benefit of the doubt. Kinda like the love fest given for RICKAMAVEN after your herf . Who would have thought Charlie and others would have changed their mind somewhat about Rick. Personal contact and interaction will often let us find a common ground with other individuals not found within the walls of these cigar boards and internet.

Enough of the preaching.... do what you want....you are a grown man and damn well can take care of yourself.

Take care.

I like Tey.