Bill Maher

[RawAlex]

Much in the same way that most politicians don't want to deal with certain inner-city issues (because they might get in the unhappy situation of having to admit that IC black people are their own worst enemies, which is totally not PC), politicians also don't want to be on the "push them out" side of any issue dealing with latinos. There are enough legal latino voters that they can put a world of hurt on any party seen to be hard on latino immigrants.

The size of the protests and stuff is a clear indication that whoever comes down against the latinos are going to suffer greatly. The republicans are looking for a foothold in southern california, and getting all that latino vote on their side would be a big boost - say nothing about the advantages that could be had in south florida if all the illegals could suddenly get paper...

It is truly a dumd as shit situation that would require the majority of americans to stop voting ignorantly down party lines and to vote for whoever is actually going to solve a major, major issue.

Alex

[docholly]

In my "fantasy" world regarding this.. since most of us have a 'fantasy' on how we'd like our government to work..

I'd remove the Statue of Liberty from NY harbor along with Ellis Island. Anyone who came though Ellis Island or their relative living here now would have to leave the country and re-apply for a visa/green card since when we took in the tired, hungry and huddle masses yearning to be free, a visa (or master card) wasn't required.

Anyone who could prove they have at least 1/16 native blood and currently carry a tribal card can stay but must apply for citizenship. Those who can prove 100% native blood are automatically US citizens and have the right to vote, bear arms, be elected president etc. Thus we'd alliviate the "immigration problem"

I have a very active and vivid imagination.