Obama visits Texas as child immigration woes mount

I am guessing that Obama does not want to see the pitiful children that he encouraged to travel hundreds of miles on their own that were raped, abused, diseased, and starved every mile they traveled to reach the US border for Obama's promised amnesty.

Yes, raising money for the Democratic party in Texas is more important than children and major issues with them.

Using the latest Democratic tactics Obama is supporting child molestation. After all Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Lumber are anti woman's rights because they believe in some forms are considered abortion. Or, the one I like best! I am not a supporter of this administration. I am racist!!! Grabbing straws clearly

Yes, raising money for the Democratic party in Texas is more important than children and major issues with them.

Their power base is eroding and Obama knows time is running out for him and the Dems. November is right around the corner.

Using the latest Democratic tactics Obama is supporting child molestation. After all Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Lumber are anti woman's rights because they believe in some forms are considered abortion. Or, the one I like best! I am not a supporter of this administration. I am racist!!! Grabbing straws clearly.

Yes, they tried EVERYTHING and still the same rhetoric after 6 years, this is why they haven't achieved anything, they have been too busy trying to demonize conservatives and NOW people are finally waking up to this ruse. the only thing that Obama cares about is Obama, next it's his party.

Let's take a brief look at how we got here and the role Eric Cantor has played in stopping reform:

November 9, 2012:

Days after President Obama wins a second term in the White House, propelled to re-election in part by the support of nearly 75 percent of Latino voters, Speaker of the House John Boehner tells reporters that comprehensive immigration reform is "long overdue" and vows to work toward a solution.

June 27, 2013:

After months of work by the Senate "Gang of Eight," advocates, and the American public, the Senate passes a bipartisan immigration reform bill that serves America's needs and includes a way for aspiring Americans to eventually earn citizenship.

January 3, 2014:

Cantor vaguely notes in a legislative memo to House Republicans that "legislation related to... immigration reform" "may" be considered in the coming months.

January 10, 2014:

Cantor acknowledges that "immigration reform could be an economic boon to this country," yet fails to act on immigration reform.

April 16, 2014:

Cantor claims that immigration reform cannot happen because President Obama does not communicate well with Republicans in Congress.

March - June 2014:

Immigration reform is blatantly absent from Cantor's multiple memos to Congress outlining the GOP's legislative agenda.

It is now July 2014.

The House GOP has done next to nothing on immigration reform, and "Mr. Boo-ner" is threatening to file a law suit against Obama for a misuse of executive power. The GOP cannot have both ways. Either you file a law suit against Obama or YOU need to act for the job you were elected to do.

I just want to let everyone know, just in case you are not properly informed, the GOP is again dragging the feet to pass this Immigration Emergency Fund request the President submitted yesterday to the Congress.

To all GOP members in Congress need to work together to pass the Immigration Emergency Fund bill immediately and start working towards the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for good this time. The time is running out and they need to ACT. Stop playing politics and start working for the policy. Immediate action is in your hand, Mr.Boo-ner. Let us see what you can do this time. If not, we will do everything to stop you from being elected again. .

While Republicans have convinced themselves that Obama is a Muslim socialist Marxist intent on destroying the American way of life, fact is actually quite moderate, and therein lies a problem: Obama's center or center-right proposals must be vehemently opposed by outflanking to right-wing nut-job territory.

Obama is on track to have deported more illegal aliens in his first six years in office than Bush did in eight. That apparently is not enough. Perhaps they should be deported with, say, extreme prejudice? Should Obama suggest that, Tea Partiers would call him weak.

Really, Obama could suggest barbecuing and eating minor illegal immigrants and some would call him wimpy for not insisting on sashimi.

bass4funkJul. 09, 2014 - 11:13AM JST

No joking. YOU need to specifically tell him what to do with "bullet" points objectively. Hope you can do this now. With BULLET POINTS, please.

1) Perry did about 2 years ago,

2) the people already did AND are doing now as they speak

Those are two of the strongest points. Tell me Global, you think Obama will do something now? You think Obama will send these kids back? Anything short of that is failure, which in a nutshell describes his entire presidency. How many times has Obama promised this or promised that? When will he listen to THE PEOPLE, how about now?

Also, you haven't provided your own solutions, wonder why?

bass4funkJul. 10, 2014 - 11:11AM JST

Yes, they tried EVERYTHING and still the same rhetoric after 6 years, this is why they haven't achieved anything, they have been too busy trying to demonize conservatives and NOW people are finally waking up to this ruse. the only thing that Obama cares about is Obama, next it's his party.

Bass, I was not kidding when I asked you what you want to do for change. . I highly respect all opinions that lead to SOLUTIONS. . What are your solutions? What can you do better instead of bashing Obama?

I'm afraid you don't understand, globalwatcher: "independent conservatives" exist to oppose, not propose; much like Schrodinger's cat, specifics are impossible to pin down.

Specifying policy requires that the policy be feasible; that it be open to criticism; and that it be open to compromise. Worse, there is the danger that the opposition will agree with you, requiring you to refute your previously held position and migrate further right. This is the state of the GOP healthcare "policy," and it is the state of the GOP immigration "policy" as well.

@global

The House GOP has done next to nothing on immigration reform, and "Mr. Boo-ner" is threatening to file a law suit against Obama for a misuse of executive power. The GOP cannot have both ways. Either you file a law suit against Obama or YOU need to act for the job you were elected to do.

Sorry, Obama has misused his power of the presidency from DAY ONE. Boehner is NOT the president. The Democrats don't want a closed border period. They don't want the National Guard to patrol the borders. I flatly aske pd you a simple question about you supporting advocating putting the border patrol and sealing it up and you never gave me an answer, which speaks volumes. Obama has never done the job he was asked to do and what he did do was ruin the country. Now if you want me to give you a litany of Obama failures, just please say the word.

I just want to let everyone know, just in case you are not properly informed, the GOP is again dragging the feet to pass this Immigration Emergency Fund request the President submitted yesterday to the Congress.

And yet, once again, taking a partisan side you overlook the reasons why they are dragging their feet. This president has lied and lied again and again, he said, his presidency would be THE MOST transparent of all presidencies and what happened, none of that came true, quite the opposite. $17 Trillon-nothing, Fast and Furious-lie, IRS scandal-lie, Obamacare-BIG lie, foreign policy-lie, NOT spying on people-lie, Benghazi, the border is so safe and secure, BIG FAT LIE? And the list goes on and on like a bad dream out of the movie SAW! This guys is a pathological liar and after all that you think the Republicans are going to trust him with anything???? They should NOT, I don't blame them until Obama can be trusted and will sit down and meet Republicans, something he needs to start getting used to coming this November unless he wants to abuse MORE of his executive powers.

To all GOP members in Congress need to work together to pass the Immigration Emergency Fund bill immediately and start working towards the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for good this time. The time is running out and they need to ACT. Stop playing politics and start working for the policy. Immediate action is in your hand, Mr.Boo-ner. Let us see what you can do this time. If not, we will do everything to stop you from being elected again.

No, there should and won't be NO immigration laws coming this year. The Republicans won't touch it, won't get near it, they learned last time from the shut down, they don't want any part of it, until after the election, thank God for sensible heads prevailing! Do NOT give in to this president until he learns, he HAS to work with congress.

I was not kidding when I asked you what you want to do for change. . I highly respect all opinions that lead to SOLUTIONS. . What are your solutions? What can you do better instead of bashing Obama?

i wasn't kidding either. For one, you could answer my original question. Second, I told you what I would do. Are you not reading what I wrote? I would completely shut the border, build a fence, send these kids back, threaten Mexico with a serious embargo and boycott all Mexican products and I put the National guards along the fence. That's what I would do, I'd tighten the noose around that country and give stern warnings to the other Latin countries as well, but I would stop it immediately!

You agree with my solution?

@laguna

While Republicans have convinced themselves that Obama is a Muslim socialist Marxist intent on destroying the American way of life,

I agree, except the part of him being a Muslim.

fact is actually quite moderate, and therein lies a problem: Obama's center or center-right proposals must be vehemently opposed by outflanking to right-wing nut-job territory.

WTH.....Obama is a moderate???!!! Jeeez, imagine if he would be a radical!

Obama is on track to have deported more illegal aliens in his first six years in office than Bush did in eight. That apparently is not enough. Perhaps they should be deported with, say, extreme prejudice? Should Obama suggest that, Tea Partiers would call him weak.

Don't give me that crap! The system is so broke! I'm from California a border state, many of them were sent back and many, many more came back and from other countries as well. Even Al Qaeda sees something good in this via going through Mexico. some of these coyotes are buying of some of these border agents to allow them to let some of these aliens into the country! And yes, Bush was soft on many immigrants as well, but under Bush we didn't have 90,000 people at one time entering in the country and we had a massive health epidemic like now.

Really, Obama could suggest barbecuing and eating minor illegal immigrants and some would call him wimpy for not insisting on sashimi.

Obama is wimpy because of his inability to do and complete anything, let alone shutting down the border.

LagunaJul. 10, 2014 - 03:12PM JST

I'm afraid you don't understand, globalwatcher: "independent conservatives" exist to oppose, not propose;

I am beginning to get that, Laguna. I remember there were a few among us like that when I was in high school and college. Most of them were not problem solvers and are now unemployed.

Obama was wonderful today as always.

I am not sure that this is "child immigration" as the article call it. Reports say there are plenty of reports of whole families, as well as criminal gang members, among these "children". This looks more like an open border policy, designed the change the ethnic (and ultimately political) makeup of the country. And a country that does not protect its borders, is of course not a country any more.

I remember there were a few among us like that when I was in high school and college. Most of them were not problem solvers and are now unemployed.

Just like many of the democrats that will be in November?

Obama was wonderful today as always.

For what? Doing and achieving nothing as usual? You still didn't answer my question, I answered yours. Would you be for putting the National guard on the border and closing it off. It's a simple question, global.

@williB

That's exactly how I'm reading this, I don't think you're wrong to fear that. Libs for some reason think that the country should be open to everyone and from the looks of it, even the jihadists, they're people too, right.

bass4funkJul. 10, 2014 - 03:23PM JST

And yet, once again, taking a partisan side you overlook the reasons why they are dragging their feet. This president has lied and lied again and again, he said, his presidency would be THE MOST transparent of all presidencies and what happened, none of that came true, quite the opposite. $17 Trillon-nothing, Fast and Furious-lie, IRS scandal-lie, Obamacare-BIG lie, foreign policy-lie, NOT spying on people-lie, Benghazi, the border is so safe and secure, BIG FAT LIE? And the list goes on and on like a bad dream out of the movie SAW! This guys is a pathological liar and after all that you think the Republicans are going to trust him with anything???? They should NOT, I don't blame them until Obama can be trusted and will sit down and meet Republicans, something he needs to start getting used to coming this November unless he wants to abuse MORE of his executive powers.

CLASSIC, bass.. Did anyone kindly remind you that you are not passing the same ball back in trial court? Why do you have to bring other issues here? They are not relevant,. I call for OBJECTION and you will be dismissed by Judge.

So I heard your solutions. Remember, we have the NAFTA agreement for produce. We need to fulfill a legal obligation of "due process" before deporting them back to their countries. In order to do all that, we need the fund to set up refugee centers, immigration patrols, immigration judges.

As I said before, it is a responsibility of the Congress to act. Just remind you American voters are not stupid. That's why Cantor got defeated, and there will be many more to come including Mr. Boo-ner in November. .

We need to fulfill a legal obligation of "due process" before deporting them back to their countries. In order to do all that, we need the fund to set up refugee centers, immigration patrols, immigration judges.

Very true. The whole idea of sending the National Guard to the border is a red herring: the problem is not that illegal immigrants are not caught - the Border Patrol, trained in this work (unlike the National Guard), is doing a fine job - the problem is what to do after they are in custody. The National Guard would be of no help there.

At any rate, if Obama caved and sent the Guard to the border, "independent conservatives" would complain that they are not given discretion for "free fire."

Good grief, Obama doesn't need all this aggravation on top of all the other aggravation from Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Japan, China...

SerranoJul. 10, 2014 - 04:27PM JST

Good grief, Obama doesn't need all this aggravation on top of all the other aggravation from Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Japan, China...

Thank you for noticing it. I think his hair is almost turning to grey suggesting he has too many sleepless nights.

CLASSIC, bass.. Did anyone kindly remind you that you are not passing the same ball back in trial court? Why do you have to bring other issues here? They are not relevant,. I call for OBJECTION and you will be dismissed by Judge.

What?........lol

So I heard your solutions. Remember, we have the NAFTA agreement for produce. We need to fulfill a legal obligation of "due process" before deporting them back to their countries. In order to do all that, we need the fund to set up refugee centers, immigration patrols, immigration judges.

do you know how long that takes? Again, you have no idea. Again, you want government to put its hands into the process and let it sort things out. It'll only make it worse. The best thing to do is send them back with a message. We can't let everyone In!!! What other country would do that on a massive scale? I'll tell you, NO one!

As I said before, it is a responsibility of the Congress to act.

And the presidents responsibility to make a decision! Not on the federal, but he can make and decide what to do next and he's dithering as usual.

Just remind you American voters are not stupid.

They elected Obama twice, he's first year we didn't see huge economic growth. We are spending more than we are taking in, our debt is through the roof, didn't seal the border then, told the American, NO, assured the public, the border is sound and safe, now look at it? Did he go down to the border? NO! This is his Katrina moment. Obama has failed in all of his social and economic policies and the people voted for more twice knowingly, I don't know....you tell me!

That's why Cantor got defeated, and there will be many more to come including Mr. Boo-ner in November.

Cantor was defeated by a Tea partier, who happens to be an economic professor and conservative, who will let Obama know what's up and I don't what you are talking about, who else is going to lose their seat? conservatives? My God, Global, I don't know what hope you're clinging to, but Dems are toast this November. If the election were held today. They stand to gain at least 10 seats in the Senate which Is over the 6 they need to have a majority and in the House as well they will gain seats most likely. Dems will be the losers, if not, you should really catch up on your reading. I don't think Boehner is likely to go anywhere soon.

Again,what's your answer, seal off the border, put the NG or not? What's your answer?

Not on the federal, but he can make and decide what to do next and he's dithering as usual.

I would have said the same thing if I'd also just consumed a 12-pack. The President has made a decision; it is now up to Congress whether it will allow funding to implement his decision.

Of course congress will do nothing as it has done now for since the retreads took over the House. The republican strategy is to not do anything and let problems get worse and then blame others. So many examples of this. The budget deficit for example. Created under bush and jacked up via the bush recession but blamed on who, anyone other than themselves. And the thing is that for the weak minded, ie republicans, they believe the lies. Just like they did about WMDs in Iraq. Of that Saddam flew the planes on 9-11. It is comical but in the end so very sad that so many are so deluded by outright lies.

What many seem to miss here is why throwing money at a problem seem to be the final solution? It is not. It is a bandaid on the gashing wound yet refused the National Guard at the border which is more like a bandage on that same wound.

The $3.7 Billion is for the kids already here! Its not to prevent tomorrows kids from coming. Why is this president so adamant on using this as a political divisive tool pointing the finger at his opposition while refusing their National Guard plan which would reduce tomorrows influx dramatically.

...refusing their National Guard plan which would reduce tomorrows influx dramatically.

I am actually genuinely interested in how you think that the presence of the National Guard at the border "would reduce tomorrows influx dramatically." What would they do that the Border Patrol is not already doing? Do you think that they can prevent people from crossing the border? If so, how? Would they use weapons, or use their hands to shove people back? And in the event that illegal immigrants are apprehended (which statistics show the Border Patrol is very good at), would their treatment of them be any different?

Please let me know, Mark, because I am very confused by your logic.

bass4funkJul. 10, 2014 - 04:49PM JST

Again,what's your answer, seal off the border, put the NG or not? What's your answer?

CONGRESS, CONGRESS, CONGRESS to ACT. I elected them to do the job-POLICY MAKINGS!!

@zurc

Of course congress will do nothing as it has done now for since the retreads took over the House. The republican strategy is to not do anything and let problems get worse and then blame others.

You mean, how Obama and the Dems constantly blame Republicans and Bush all day, all the time, every time. As I said earlier, I wouldn't be so critical if Obama made a decision from day one, but he first says, they can stay, then he says to the other latin countries don't come, he doesn't mention the border, then he wants funding, but doesn't really do anything, dithering as usual. Also why should the Republicans trust this president, they have absolutely NO reason to trust him, AT ALL especially how he's treated them for the last 6 years. Obama doesn't deserve ANY respect, he has proven to be a weak and incompetent president and that's being generous!

So many examples of this. The budget deficit for example. Created under bush and jacked up via the bush recession but blamed on who, anyone other than themselves.

And Obama tripled it. $17 Trillion and counting....

And the thing is that for the weak minded, ie republicans, they believe the lies.

That the Dems have been spinning for the last 6 years. Lois Lerner, need I say more? That is the pinnacle of lying.

Just like they did about WMDs in Iraq. Of that Saddam flew the planes on 9-11. It is comical but in the end so very sad that so many are so deluded by outright lies.

No one said that, what are you talking about? ROFL WT..... Remember, we can talk about the lies of the last 6 years which would dwarf any lie of the previous admin.

@laguna

It is so simple, you put a few thousand men at the border, NG and border patrol. Why is it so difficult for liberals to comprehend that? Also, there are NOT enough agents to tackle 1,954 miles or (3,145 km) it's NOT going to cut it, so NO it's NOT enough and there are ways that they can make a fence. Israel has a fence, stopped about 99% of the terrorists from coming in. If there is a will, there is a way. I am confused by your logic. I was there at the border 12 years ago and did a report as to how porous it is and it just got worse. The border guards are good at what they do, but they are overwhelmed, that's a fact. If Obama had the will and fortitude to actually want to do something, he could, this nightmare could be over in a week. Do I think Obama wanted this to happen, not sure, but I am sure that Obama doesn't care now one way or another. You liberals crack me up. No country would even dream of dealing with this situation, NOT even Mexico would deal with this kind of chaos!

Obama is playing the Game with another clever move on the House. He knows that any written proposal to congress shall be rejected (DOA)/ That's why he submitted the 3.7 billion packet in record time ! Then he turns around and slams the GOP house for not doing their job. Now the GOP both houses are not interested in spending any additional funding for this problem ! Therefore their position is the President has failed to secure the border, and has sent the wrong message to these refugees which encourages this behavior ! So whats going to happen ? Simply. the law will review the new arrivals and those who can't establish a clear case will be returned to their country of origin !

I doubt that will happen.

If Obama had the will and fortitude to actually want to do something, he could, this nightmare could be over in a week.

Just like Reagan did. (Amnesty, anyone?)

I was there at the border 12 years ago...

I can't say I'm surprised that you apparently did not learn anything. The job of the Border Patrol is not to prevent aliens from entering; it is to apprehend those who do. Whoever is put at the border will not have a significant effect on entry, only on apprehension - and then we're stuck with the same problem.

Therefore their position is the President has failed to secure the border...

Absolutely correct. The GOP is more intent on undermining the President than on addressing what is both a national and humanitarian crisis because, as has been their modus operandi since Obama's election, what is good for the country is bad for the GOP.

MrGeeeJul. 10, 2014 - 10:17PM JST

Now the GOP both houses are not interested in spending any additional funding for this problem

Apparently, you missed my post listed above. And hope you understand there is a process for US policy making stated in the Constitution Articles. Thanks for posting a ridiculous comment.

@global

->Apparently, you missed my post listed above. And hope you understand there is a process for US policy making stated in the Constitution Articles. Thanks for posting a ridiculous comment.

Apparently, you missed reading my posts of my earlier question. So I'll ask you kindly again, do you want the NG to stand by the border and secure it and return the illegal aliens back to where they came from, simple answer, global. If you don't, then it's safe to say, you would rather the US be open to ANY foreigners regardless of their past to enter freely into the US.

@laguna

Just like Reagan did. (Amnesty, anyone?)

And we learned from that. Clinton did the exact same thing during his second election. Gave amnesty to hundreds of Latinos in the hopes of them signing up as New Democratic voters. Stop being partisan.

I can't say I'm surprised that you apparently did not learn anything. The job of the Border Patrol is not to prevent aliens from entering; it is to apprehend those who do. Whoever is put at the border will not have a significant effect on entry, only on apprehension - and then we're stuck with the same problem.

I was there reported there and was born there, so I know the culture and seen what goes on and you're right, however since it is there job to apprehend, putting in the National Guard will take over and either send them back or make sure they don't come in, in the first place, combined with a strong fence, preferably electric (IMHO) you would see the numbers drastically decrease of illegals trying to enter into the US. Problem solved.

Absolutely correct. The GOP is more intent on undermining the President than on addressing what is both a national and humanitarian crisis because, as has been their modus operandi since Obama's election, what is good for the country is bad for the GOP.

Hmmmm, now all of a sudden, his holiness is concerned about the welfare of the country, somebody pinch me, but I didn't get the memo of rider and what "method of operation" are you referring to? And stop being partisan, if it were Bush in office the Dems would and HAVE underminded him. They are after all, the opposition party.

No, there should and won't be NO immigration laws coming this year. The Republicans won't touch it, won't get near it, they learned last time from the shut down, they don't want any part of it, until after the election, thank God for sensible heads prevailing!

Bass....you do know why Republicans won't touch immigration, right?

Because they are votes for Liberals. Liberals want artists to be artists (while supported by hard workers) to lazily lay around their free rent home eating the free food provided and smoking pot purchased on the EBT card. Isn't that the Pelosi plan?

@super

Bass....you do know why Republicans won't touch immigration, right?

Mark is right, so why would Republicans throw them a bone? Now before you think they are heartless, I will put it like this, both sides are being political about this. The Republicans are sick and tired of what Obama is doing to this country and single-handedly destroying it piece by piece. They want the country to get back on track and at this point and time, it's clear Obama doesn't know what he's doing, he's had his chance, majorly screwed it up and Republicans want to start the process of reclaiming the country and setting in on the right path. As for the Democrats, of course they want the votes. Why on Earth else would they want that many people in the country? Clinton already tried that stunt and the party that believes in GIVING FREE stuff: housing, food, legal counseling, clothes, access to school, jobs and possible drivers license all paid for by the US tax payer that is already heavily overtaxed. 90 to potentially 200,000 new Democratic votes, by increasing the voters base, you are slowly marginalizing the Republican party, keep repeating the same process over and over, the Republican Party would essentially cease to exist, now you will have a one party rule and a USSA, Republicans are not and should not allow that. The two party system (with a hopeful future third Independent party) should remain. There would be NO balance, as we can see, Dems can't govern pretty much anything. Most Latinos are NOT natural Democrats by default. They are hardworking, mostly against abortion, gay marriage and heavily favor Entrepreneurship. They have nothing in common with liberals. Many vote Democratic for the wrong reasons. Many Hispanics that are 2nd and 3rd generation usually vote Republican, compared to first generation immigrants, not because they think Dems are the greatest thing, but coming over here and trying to start up takes time and until then, go with the party that can supply you with FREE stuff.

I am guessing that Obama does not want to see the pitiful children that he encouraged to travel hundreds of miles on their own

Wolfpack -- nonsense, and you know it. The fact is that the overall number of border crossings under Obama has slowed to a trickle from what it was under Bush. Besides, current law, which the Republican-controlled hHouse refuses to address, REQUIRES that these kids be given due process, and released from custody until they are through the process. How in the world is that Obama encouraging anything?

If Obama were genuine in slowing this mass illegal immigration why wouldn't he visit the boarder? Don't you think the news of the POTUS at the boarder making a statement or two saying USA will no longer tolerate this unauthorized boarder crossing any longer would discourage a small percent of crossers to be?

On the other hand a secure Rio Grande river visit could be a chance in a serious security flaw with limitations on the Secret Service at the boarder. They are plenty of not so nice people along there.

Wolfpack -- nonsense, and you know it. The fact is that the overall number of border crossings under Obama has slowed to a trickle from what it was under Bush. Besides, current law, which the Republican-controlled hHouse refuses to address, REQUIRES that these kids be given due process, and released from custody until they are through the process. How in the world is that Obama encouraging anything?

That is absolute BS, the numbers are not correct, if you want to say that Obama has sent back many Mexicans, you are right, but many do comeback AND OTM (other than Mexicans) are on the increase or you think all these kids are here to just go to Disneyland for a few weeks? The border is too big and there are NOT enough border agents to secure the entire border, they have complained numerous times of being understaffed. There are many, many areas where the coyotes sneak through. But a trickle? No way! Again, why would the Republicans give Obama Carte Blanc? And of course, the Dems know these and I mean, their parents once they come are potential new voters. Also, what's wrong with sending these kids back? Mexico allowed these kids to come here, then send them back and let Mexico deal with them. Makes more sense.

If Obama were genuine in slowing this mass illegal immigration why wouldn't he visit the boarder?

Pick any one of an infinite number of reasons.

Is their really an infinite number of reasons Stranger? I can't count on one hand viable reasons.

Even many in his party think it was a mistake.

If folks want to immigrate to the US they should do it legally. But that would take too long for them, so they cross the border illegally. All nations need to help each other fight against illegal immigration. In this case Mexico has been doing very little to help the US fight against these invasions. Lip service doesn't account for much.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4645782.stm

@joe

You are the only person that gets it. It's just that simple. I feel for these people, I really do, but we can't have lawless, open open borders, if we do, we have essentially NO country. Why most liberals don't understand this is beyond me.

bass4funkJul. 11, 2014 - 11:08AM JST

@joe

You are the only person that gets it. It's just that simple. I feel for these people, I really do, but we can't have lawless, open open borders, if we do, we have essentially NO country. Why most liberals don't understand this is beyond me.

Beyond me? You are the only person who does not understand the core issue. Where did you get that idea, bass. Hello, you NEED TO LISTEN to us. You are confused.

The Democrats support comprehensive immigration reform that upholds the rule of law and is tough on lawbreakers and fair to taxpayers. Any solution to fix our immigration system must ensure that employers hire only those who are legally authorized to work in the United States, make our country safer by preventing drug-traffickers and terrorists from entering the United States, and improve the legal channels to enter our country.

@global

Listen to whom? Listen to the party of 1000 excuses? Trust the anointed one? Tried, but he disappointed us all, not to mention the nation.

The man should be impeached!