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Old 01-25-2010, 12:21 PM
 
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I am just saying that I don´t care if Canadians are legals or illegals. They are very educated, and can contribute to the development of the U.S.. Just take a look at Canada, a country populated by just 34 million people (10% of the USA population) and they are 1 of the 8 most powerful economies of the world (a G8 country).

Their minimum wage is higher than ours, + universal healthcare.

They are superior in almost everything. We only have a greater army, but they dont need one because they dont have enemies.

The average canadian lives 3 years longer than us...

What was the purpose of the OP?

It is ridiculous to label illegal Canadians as "unwanted". If I meet a illegal Canadian, I would help him get a job, etc.
Sorry, but our immigration laws are there for all to abide by. Let's not be hypocrites here.
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:15 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Sorry, but our immigration laws are there for all to abide by. Let's not be hypocrites here.

Agreed
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:19 PM
 
Location: Mesa, Az
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Originally Posted by Bono983 View Post
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I am just saying that I don´t care if Canadians are legals or illegals. They are very educated, and can contribute to the development of the U.S.. Just take a look at Canada, a country populated by just 34 million people (10% of the USA population) and they are 1 of the 8 most powerful economies of the world (a G8 country).

Their minimum wage is higher than ours, + universal healthcare.

They are superior in almost everything. We only have a greater army, but they dont need one because they dont have enemies.

The average canadian lives 3 years longer than us...

What was the purpose of the OP?

It is ridiculous to label illegal Canadians as "unwanted". If I meet a illegal Canadian, I would help him get a job, etc.
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So you are not really against illegal immigration then, you are against anyone lesser than thou here no matter what the circumstances are.




This last statement is how some feel about Brits, Irish and yes Latin Americans. You are no different than them, with the exception that you have a higher standard of illegal you will assist..

However, I bet many will not jump on you here in this forum.
Wrong. All illegal is an illegal...........be it Canadian, Mexican, Hungarian, etc. They all need to be booted out
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Old 01-25-2010, 08:09 PM
 
Location: California
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Wrong. All illegal is an illegal...........be it Canadian, Mexican, Hungarian, etc. They all need to be booted out
Agreed...
When will they ever get it ?
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Old 01-25-2010, 08:57 PM
 
Location: Martinsville, NJ
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Originally Posted by Bono983 View Post
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I am just saying that I don´t care if Canadians are legals or illegals. They are very educated, and can contribute to the development of the U.S.. Just take a look at Canada, a country populated by just 34 million people (10% of the USA population) and they are 1 of the 8 most powerful economies of the world (a G8 country).

Their minimum wage is higher than ours, + universal healthcare.

They are superior in almost everything. We only have a greater army, but they dont need one because they dont have enemies.

The average canadian lives 3 years longer than us...

What was the purpose of the OP?

It is ridiculous to label illegal Canadians as "unwanted". If I meet a illegal Canadian, I would help him get a job, etc.
Why? they broke the same law. There is a process for entereing the United States. No matter what one's home country is, they need to follow the rules that our nation has created for entering. If they can't follow that rule, we don't want them here.

By the way, the statement that they are superior in almost everything is absurd. And why would you use their MINIMUM wage as the comparison point? That just demonstrates what their government mandates, and is not a measure of any true success at all. If you want to compare wages, look at the average, or even better, the TOP earners, to see what is possible for those who strive to succeed.
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Old 01-25-2010, 09:31 PM
 
Location: Lake Norman, North Carolina
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Let's face it. If you took a poll of Americans the majority would agree that Canadians are a much more desirable class of illegals than Mexicans. Why? Canadians speak Engish, are well educated, can easily support themselves without welfare, are 1st worlders, and could assimilate into American society seamlessly. Mexicans? Well, on the average, they barely speak English, are poorly educated, are sucking welfare dry, are 3rd worlders, and don't easily assimilate. Back in times before PC insanity when the American sheeple had balls most Americans they weren't afraid to tell it like it is.
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Old 01-25-2010, 10:04 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Let's face it. If you took a poll of Americans the majority would agree that Canadians are a much more desirable class of illegals than Mexicans. Why? Canadians speak Engish, are well educated, can easily support themselves without welfare, are 1st worlders, and could assimilate into American society seamlessly. Mexicans? Well, on the average, they barely speak English, are poorly educated, are sucking welfare dry, are 3rd worlders, and don't easily assimilate. Back in times before PC insanity when the American sheeple had balls most Americans they weren't afraid to tell it like it is.

I agree almost totally, but I feel that you have listed reasons why we should end chain migration and start putting these types you have listed back at the top of the LEGAL immigrants list. Not reasons we should be ok with their illegal entry. They should, no doubt, have preference. The issue of assimilation is HUGE to me. Our culture is what has allowed this country to prosper. The third world is..well..the third world.
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Old 01-25-2010, 11:08 PM
 
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Let's face it. If you took a poll of Americans the majority would agree that Canadians are a much more desirable class of illegals than Mexicans. Why? Canadians speak Engish, are well educated, can easily support themselves without welfare, are 1st worlders, and could assimilate into American society seamlessly. Mexicans? Well, on the average, they barely speak English, are poorly educated, are sucking welfare dry, are 3rd worlders, and don't easily assimilate. Back in times before PC insanity when the American sheeple had balls most Americans they weren't afraid to tell it like it is.


Exactly.

I heart Canada and Canadians.
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Old 01-26-2010, 12:32 AM
 
Location: Northern Wi
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We let plenty in thru the front door and with our financial help. This site has alot of information on this. So why are we not cracking down on illegals since we are doing our share to let people have a chance at the American Dream.

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Old 01-26-2010, 05:55 AM
 
Location: Mesa, Az
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Let's face it. If you took a poll of Americans the majority would agree that Canadians are a much more desirable class of illegals than Mexicans. Why? Canadians speak Engish, are well educated, can easily support themselves without welfare, are 1st worlders, and could assimilate into American society seamlessly. Mexicans? Well, on the average, they barely speak English, are poorly educated, are sucking welfare dry, are 3rd worlders, and don't easily assimilate. Back in times before PC insanity when the American sheeple had balls most Americans they weren't afraid to tell it like it is.
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I agree almost totally, but I feel that you have listed reasons why we should end chain migration and start putting these types you have listed back at the top of the LEGAL immigrants list. Not reasons we should be ok with their illegal entry. They should, no doubt, have preference. The issue of assimilation is HUGE to me. Our culture is what has allowed this country to prosper. The third world is..well..the third world.
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Exactly.

I heart Canada and Canadians.
The damage has been done: if here illegally; I want them all gone-------Canadian or not. Illegals as a group are pure trouble since they have already thumbed their noses at our laws.
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