Quote from: Mr.DeMartino on January 16, 2018, 08:10:53 amI think it's important to differentiate immigrants then vs. immigrants now and subgroups of immigrants now.Immigrants then were generally willing to work as farmers or unskilled laborers. Those that were farmers had skills as farmers. Today's immigrants are much more varied. For example, Mexican-Americans are willing and able to work as farmers, unskilled laborers and skilled laborers. When they work as farmers or in some cases as skilled or unskilled laborers, they are filling gaps in the labor pool while achieving self-sufficiency. On the other hand when they work as unskilled or skilled laborers they are flooding the labor market, taking jobs, and driving wages down. Also unlike now, there was no government social safety net during our great migrations of the 19th and early 20th centuries and while the laborers may not draw significantly on those benefits, their non-laboring family members might. There is also the matter of the massive narcotics trade across the border, the fact that parts of Mexico are little more than narco states, and the fact that the desire to attend high quality schools and attain education is a much more significant motivation in 21st century families vs. 19th century families. Unlike many Trump supporters, I favor some immigration, including from Mexico. However, given the various issues I still favor strict enforcement and enhanced border security.As for other immigrant backgrounds (Chinese, Nigerians, Somalis, Syrians, etc.), the various issues regarding what kind if labor and skill they are bringing, their draw on benefits, their effect on labor markets, and the security issues involved mean one must carefully consider immigration policy rather than the one-size-fits all approaches favored by various factions on either side of thr debate.Research shows that to be mostly untrue. As well, "their draw on benefits" is usually exaggerated as a conservative talking point.
I think it's important to differentiate immigrants then vs. immigrants now and subgroups of immigrants now.Immigrants then were generally willing to work as farmers or unskilled laborers. Those that were farmers had skills as farmers. Today's immigrants are much more varied. For example, Mexican-Americans are willing and able to work as farmers, unskilled laborers and skilled laborers. When they work as farmers or in some cases as skilled or unskilled laborers, they are filling gaps in the labor pool while achieving self-sufficiency. On the other hand when they work as unskilled or skilled laborers they are flooding the labor market, taking jobs, and driving wages down. Also unlike now, there was no government social safety net during our great migrations of the 19th and early 20th centuries and while the laborers may not draw significantly on those benefits, their non-laboring family members might. There is also the matter of the massive narcotics trade across the border, the fact that parts of Mexico are little more than narco states, and the fact that the desire to attend high quality schools and attain education is a much more significant motivation in 21st century families vs. 19th century families. Unlike many Trump supporters, I favor some immigration, including from Mexico. However, given the various issues I still favor strict enforcement and enhanced border security.As for other immigrant backgrounds (Chinese, Nigerians, Somalis, Syrians, etc.), the various issues regarding what kind if labor and skill they are bringing, their draw on benefits, their effect on labor markets, and the security issues involved mean one must carefully consider immigration policy rather than the one-size-fits all approaches favored by various factions on either side of thr debate.
Trump is trying to be constructive, but the Dems are being obstructionists.
Quote from: Mr.DeMartino on Yesterday at 01:40:32 Trump is a liar and a con man.
Quote from Mr.DeMartino on June 14, 2019 at 02:28:07 Donald Trump is a lying sack of shit
At this point I think everyone just needs to focus on the fact that Trump supporters continue to defend Trump BECAUSE he's racist, not despite this. It's pretty obvious and I think most smart people have known this since his birther days and when he opened his primary campaign with "Mexican rapists," but it's not talked about enough these days.Quote from: CDW on January 17, 2018, 09:01:41 amTrump is trying to be constructive, but the Dems are being obstructionists.
Oh, good, he has normal cognitive abilities. LMAO Trump fanboys cheering Trump for having normal cognitive abilities. You guys are getting scared.
Quote from: MayorHaggar on January 17, 2018, 12:42:09 pmOh, good, he has normal cognitive abilities. LMAO Trump fanboys cheering Trump for having normal cognitive abilities. You guys are getting scared.Actually, we're having a laugh at all the people who convinced themselves that they knew Trump's mental/physical state of him having dementia or being insane. The people who claim they are so smart and rational, yet can't tell the difference between someone who is pretending to be crazy/stupid and someone who actually is.
"It's ok, the president is just pretending to be stupid and/or crazy" is the stupidest typical Trump supporter attempt at crappy damage control I've ever seen, and I've seen it quite a bit.
A lot of armchair psychologists on here. What a sick sick sick sick sick sick stick disgusting thing to do to somebody. Make claims about their mental health, when not even a psychologist would issue a statement until a very long time With someone on a couch.It’s sick . Not that democrats have any shame. But frankly you’re disgusting .
A lot of armchair psychologists on here. What a sick sick sick sick sick sick stick disgusting thing to do to somebody. Make claims about their mental health, when not even a psychologist would issue a statement until a very long time With someone on a couch.
Mar 25, 2016 04:03:32 PM - "@11phenomenon: #LyingTed blames @realDonaldTrump for so many things I am starting to think he is having a mental health crisis." Dec 15, 2011 12:05:54 PM Please send a psychiatrist to help @Rosie, she’s in a bad state. To @Rosie’s girlfriend’s parents--- get (cont) http://t.co/1c9yApM4Oct 16, 2014 03:23:30 AM - I am starting to think that there is something seriously wrong with President Obama's mental health. Why won't he stop the flights. Psycho! Aug 24, 2015 09:14:54 PM "@YoungYoung54: @JeriHyatt @megynkelly @JebBush So true. Jeb Bush is crazy, who cares that he speaks Mexican, this is America, English !!Mar 19, 2016 10:16:55 AM If crazy @megynkelly didn't cover me so much on her terrible show, her ratings would totally tank. She is so average in so many ways! Jul 31, 2013 12:36:05 PM "Trump: Something ‘mentally wrong’ with Weiner" http://t.co/v3GpZzbtED via @hilltube by @DanielStrauss4 Jul 15, 2013 01:20:00 PM All NYC needs is the mentally unstable Elliot Spitzer in office again.Jan 25, 2016 11:15:12 PM "@jdenino1: @DavidWohl @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/RqMSSbfB0J BECK wanted to commit suicide after @ss surgery, clearly is unbalanced!"