kraftdinner
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posted on December 18, 2005 12:24:11 PM new
I heard the U.S. is considering building a fence along the border to keep Mexicans out. Is that true? Why don't you just enforce the laws you already have when they enter illegally or work illegally?
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Bear1949
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posted on December 18, 2005 02:51:19 PM new
Because it would be less expensive in the long run, than building more INS detention facilities and more effective than the current catch and release programs in effect now.
I still thing the most cost effective method would be to declare a free fire zone along the entire border and anyone found crossing into the US would be considered a moving target for military sniper trainees.
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
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kraftdinner
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posted on December 18, 2005 03:09:39 PM new
Sorry everyone, let me ammend that - the U.S. is also considering a wall between the U.S. and Canada as well! What next? 
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/story.html?id=55146b74-33c4-4190-86a1-5121a11696ef&k=35977
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bunnicula
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posted on December 18, 2005 03:43:26 PM new
What next? Well, that would be national ID cards--to be carried at all times, of course, and produced upon demand.
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cblev65252
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posted on December 18, 2005 03:46:50 PM new
KD
The problem is that once they are in this country, it's extremely difficult hunting them down. The cost would be enormous. They come here and then move around.
A wall on the Canadian boarder is just plain stupid, imo. But, it might not be so bad around Mexico.
Cheryl
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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fenix03
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posted on December 18, 2005 03:46:54 PM new
Krafty - As much as people complain about illiegal immigration, there are aspects of our economy that depend on it. For instance the construction industry has long know that there are big production slow downs as illegals reurn home for the holidays and then have to sneak back afterwards. Since the border patrol is also aware of this, they push patrols up during this time and takes workers longer to return.
The labor laws are only as enforcable as employers are compliant and it's generally more economically rewarding to not comply.
The proposed fence is not going to be built anytime soon. It's just too damn expensive. As for one betweeen us and Canada... I don't see that happening anytime in the foreseeable future unless you guys decide to break all ties and stop selling us oil 
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Helenjw
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posted on December 18, 2005 04:00:30 PM new
Exactly right, Fenix.
It's incredible that such a suggestion hasn't been laughed out of the House of Representatives.
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piinthesky
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posted on December 18, 2005 04:07:15 PM new
A wall between the US and Mexico is a great idea. It'll probably create alot of new construction jobs and employ alot of south of the border illegals to help build it.
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replaymedia
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posted on December 18, 2005 04:20:55 PM new
I still think we should just invade both Mexico and Canada. That would solve all the immigration problems.
The standard of living for the Mexicans would all go up, and the Canadians... Well, they just NEED a butt-kickin'.
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Bear1949
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posted on December 18, 2005 05:06:28 PM new
If a wall is ereceted along the US / Mexico border, all the Mexicans will have to be flown into Canada, since Canada is looking for more imports.
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
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NearTheSea
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posted on December 18, 2005 05:32:28 PM new
Heck yeah! Lets invade Canada! (sorry KD  )
http://invadecanada.us/
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nerfballwillie
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posted on December 18, 2005 05:41:07 PM new
Remember what happened last time we invaded Canada...
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mingotree
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posted on December 18, 2005 06:25:12 PM new
""Remember what happened last time we invaded Canada...""
What? We OD'd on caffeine ?
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bunnicula
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posted on December 18, 2005 06:29:51 PM new
No, we got our butt kicked...
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mingotree
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posted on December 18, 2005 06:41:25 PM new
""No, we got our butt kicked..."""
By whom?
Bombardier?
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Bear1949
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posted on December 18, 2005 06:58:33 PM new
Well I just learned how KD got her name:
"Kraft Dinner, or KD Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. No difference between what's in the boxes, just what's on them. (Thanks to another visitor for this one.) Canadians eat a lot of KD. Referred to in some areas as "rubber bullets.""
Random facts
* Canada has more donut shops per capita than the United States does.
*Canadians consume more Kraft Dinner (aka Kraft Macaroni & Cheese) per capita than any other nationality on Earth.
http://emily.icomm.ca/isms.html
An Americans Guide to Canada...
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
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mingotree
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posted on December 18, 2005 07:01:07 PM new
""Canada has more donut shops per capita than the United States does."""
Well, I guess that settles it....Canada IS the superior country !!!!!
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Bear1949
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posted on December 18, 2005 07:24:48 PM new
Thats a good excuse for you to move north.
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
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mingotree
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posted on December 18, 2005 07:27:27 PM new
"""Thats a good excuse for you to move north."""
BEAR! We agree!!!
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piinthesky
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posted on December 18, 2005 07:37:05 PM new
In Mexico they call it Macarena & Cheese and they even have a little song and dance that they do before consuming it.
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Bear1949
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posted on December 18, 2005 08:14:23 PM new
BEAR! We agree!!!
So when are you being deported?
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
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mingotree
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posted on December 18, 2005 08:20:23 PM new
""So when are you being deported? ""
I don't know. Does it cost much? Will they move me free of charge ???
I can smell the espresso and doughnuts now!!!!
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