B-Man Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Obama reinstates ‘catch-and-release’ policy for illegal immigrants The Obama administration has revived the maligned illegal immigrant “catch-and-release” policy of the Bush years, ordering Border Patrol agents not to bother arresting and deporting many new illegal immigrants, the head of the agents’ labor union revealed Thursday. Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, told Congress that Homeland Security was embarrassed by the number of illegal immigrants not showing up for their deportation hearings, but instead of cracking down on the immigrants, the department ordered agents not to arrest them in the first place — meaning they no longer need to show up for court. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which oversees the Border Patrol, did not deny Mr. Judd’s claim but said agents have been instructed to prioritize whom they arrest. More at the Link: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/4/obama-reinstates-catch-and-release-policy-illegals/?page=all It isn’t because the agents are no longer needed. On the contrary, they are needed more than ever. The Department of Homeland Security … is budgeting for 300 fewer [border Patrol] agents in 2017 than they did for this fiscal year. Since September, Border Patrol agents have been catching more unaccompanied children and families at the border. “One, we have people turning themselves in at unprecedented rates. Then we have the people that are always coming in illegally,” National Border Patrol Council Local 3307 Vice President Chris Cabrera said. “Then we have the drug flow that’s coming north and the money that’s going south and guns that are going south. And to cut jobs at a time like this is a recipe for disaster.” http://www.krgv.com/story/31360185/fewer-agents-projected-to-patrol-border But one person’s disaster is another person’s glorious fundamental transformation of America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 So you know some smart people? Do you have anything at all to say about this topic? Why are you even posting here? Just to be annoying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Do you have anything at all to say about this topic? Why are you even posting here? Just to be annoying? If you read the thread, you'll see that I have indeed been participating, but right now I'm just trying to annoy you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Do you have anything at all to say about this topic? Why are you even posting here? Just to be annoying? purple blue green yellow orange red black teal zucchini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I figured you did. It gives added perspective to the issue of illegal immigrants that I think other folks might not appreciate, doesn't it? Like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Do you have anything at all to say about this topic? Why are you even posting here? Just to be annoying? That's the height of irony right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 That's the height of irony right there. No, you thinking that is. You are a parasite. And a minion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 No, you thinking that is. You are a parasite. And a minion That's even more irony! You're on a roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 No, you thinking that is. You are a parasite. And a minion Go back to your first post in this thread and get back to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Go back to your first post in this thread and get back to us. I see a frustrated little boy venting. I said immigrants are good for the economy. Your (ignorant) response? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I see a frustrated little boy venting. I said immigrants are good for the economy. Your (ignorant) response? Venting? No just pointing out your hypocrisy. Now go back again and what is your first response to this thread and how it contributed. BTW we're not talking whether immigration is good for the economy here. But you knew that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 fart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 No. I think what gives me perspective is living for 30 years in CA. More than half of those working with a mainly illegal work force. I spend 12 hours a day working side by side and learning about them. Why they are here and what their motives are. They don't give a **** about the US. They (not all of course but a good amount) don't even bother to learn the language. I worked with a guy who was in his 60's and I was told he was in this country longer than Mexico but didn't speak a word of English. Not a !@#$ing word! English is not a requirement to live here. Many Germans, Italians and others didn't learn English in the first generations either. So what? You want to hold back the country's economy because you don't like these people? What a waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 English is not a requirement to live here. Many Germans, Italians and others didn't learn English in the first generations either. So what? You want to hold back the country's economy because you don't like these people? What a waste Those people did however stress that their children learn English, because they were smart enough to know that if you want a chance to attain anything in life at all, you need to be able to communicate with people. Otherwise, you isolate yourself from society at large. Rather than use your head for once, you're simply content to continue accusing Jim of not liking "these people". I wish you could see how incredibly ironic your display of that mentality is when applied to the subject of people from other lands or ethnicity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 English is not a requirement to live here. Many Germans, Italians and others didn't learn English in the first generations either. So what? You want to hold back the country's economy because you don't like these people? What a waste No to be a better and more productive citizen (read revenue generating) speaking English is VERY important. I'm not surprised you don't get that seeing you're an ESL person. And when you say I don't like "these" people who are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 English is not a requirement to live here. Many Germans, Italians and others didn't learn English in the first generations either. So what? You want to hold back the country's economy because you don't like these people? What a waste This is a dishonest argument like most of the crap you spew. Most older first generation legal immigrants of the last century struggled but still attempted to learn english, adopt and assimilate into American culture and forced their children to learn english and fully integrate into traditional American society. Totally different attitude between the illegal invaders of today and the immigrants you speak of. Nice try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 This is a dishonest argument like most of the crap you spew. Most older first generation legal immigrants of the last century struggled but still attempted to learn english, adopt and assimilate into American culture and forced their children to learn english and fully integrate into traditional American society. Totally different attitude between the illegal invaders of today and the immigrants you speak of. Nice try. My mother was born in Buffalo, my father Cheektowaga... They were both taught Polish in school. When they were married in 1961... Their wedding was announced in a Polish newspaper. My grandmother (1914-1996) never said her confession in English, only Polish till the day she died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 My mother was born in Buffalo, my father Cheektowaga... They were both taught Polish in school. When they were married in 1961... Their wedding was announced in a Polish newspaper. My grandmother (1914-1996) never said her confession in English, only Polish till the day she died. So not knowing English runs in the family, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 So not knowing English runs in the family, then... It sure does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 My mother was born in Buffalo, my father Cheektowaga... They were both taught Polish in school. When they were married in 1961... Their wedding was announced in a Polish newspaper. My grandmother (1914-1996) never said her confession in English, only Polish till the day she died. Choosing to go to a church where polish is the predominant language isn't the same thing as refusing to learn english and expecting everyone to accommodate you. I bet she could still communicate in english right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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