Unauthorized crossings are still at historic lows.
American Presidents 1 through 44 were able to effectively deal with much more with much less. President Trump is either botching his job on purpose in order to create a fake crisis or he is incompetent. Possibly both.
Under international law –- which the United States helped establish after WW II –- migrants fleeing for their lives are legally allowed to seek asylum. To legally request asylum, a person must be physically present on U.S. soil.
The number of people crossing the southern border has experienced a massive decline in the past two decades, and attempted illegal immigration across the border has plummeted to lows not seen since the early 1970s. When comparing data from recent years, it looks like attempted illegal immigration is up, even though the numbers remain at historic lows.
One third of the people apprehended by Border Patrol were referred to “credible fear” interviews, the first step of the asylum process.
The number of people caught crossing the southern border in February of 2019 was 76,000
The number of people caught crossing the southern border in February of 2000 was 211,328
In 2000 1.64 million people were caught crossing the southern border.
In 2018 396,579 people were caught crossing the southern border.
The president’s own words declare there is NO emergency. This tidal wave is less than a ripple in a puddle. This cartoon is propaganda; nothing more, nothing less. But it will play well to the shrinking core.
Funny how no talks about those who have overstayed their visas, or illegals from China, Russia, or India. It’s almost as if people were afraid of Hispanics.
I can recommend the movie A Day Without a Mexican, which I watched yesterday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlW57kOYevky
The racist Right is simply afraid of more future citizens who might vote for Democrats, and turn Arizona, Texas, and some other states Blue. At the same time, many of their corporate donors want cheap and easily exploited labor, and are vehemently opposed to agricultural and domestic and construction workers having any sort of regular legal status, and any enforceable rights.
Give me a break. Show me how illegal immigration is either increasing year by year or that it’s actually causing any real, systemic problems (and no, I’m not interested in hearing about one person whose been repeatedly deported and keeps coming back and committing some kind of atrocities: That’s not systemic).
My brother, who makes a living as a handyman in the SW has a more or less real beef with Hispanics: They are willing to live more crowded, so they can afford to undercut his prices. On the other hand, only a few (if any) of them are illegal.
I notice Mikey didn’t finger the Democratic Congress. That’s good. I just have trouble understanding why the so-called crisis was not present during the last Congress. It only became apparent in January.
braindead Premium Member about 5 years ago
One more time:
IF you actually want FEWER illegals, prosecute the businesses who hire them.
Also, require companies who import ‘legals’ to prove there are no Americans available to take those jobs,
AND
require tracking ALL of those ‘legals’ to be tracked to ensure they return home when their visas expire.
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And, develop an effective e-verify database/system and force employers to use it.
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Of course, if you want a steady supply of illegals to use as a political football to enrage your base, then cartoons like this are very helpful.
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Another example of Trump Disciples lying about EVERY issue.
• Thomas about 5 years ago
Unauthorized crossings are still at historic lows.
American Presidents 1 through 44 were able to effectively deal with much more with much less. President Trump is either botching his job on purpose in order to create a fake crisis or he is incompetent. Possibly both.
Under international law –- which the United States helped establish after WW II –- migrants fleeing for their lives are legally allowed to seek asylum. To legally request asylum, a person must be physically present on U.S. soil.
The number of people crossing the southern border has experienced a massive decline in the past two decades, and attempted illegal immigration across the border has plummeted to lows not seen since the early 1970s. When comparing data from recent years, it looks like attempted illegal immigration is up, even though the numbers remain at historic lows.
One third of the people apprehended by Border Patrol were referred to “credible fear” interviews, the first step of the asylum process.
The number of people caught crossing the southern border in February of 2019 was 76,000
The number of people caught crossing the southern border in February of 2000 was 211,328
In 2000 1.64 million people were caught crossing the southern border.
In 2018 396,579 people were caught crossing the southern border.
NRHAWK Premium Member about 5 years ago
That’s right Mr. Goebbels…er I mean Ramirez. Tell the lie enough times and it becomes true in the minds of Republicons.
Bookworm about 5 years ago
The president’s own words declare there is NO emergency. This tidal wave is less than a ripple in a puddle. This cartoon is propaganda; nothing more, nothing less. But it will play well to the shrinking core.
well-i-never about 5 years ago
That is a picture of legal immigration at the moment. They are swamped and need processing help.
Librarylady about 5 years ago
Scare tactics instead of facts.
trimguy about 5 years ago
Funny how no talks about those who have overstayed their visas, or illegals from China, Russia, or India. It’s almost as if people were afraid of Hispanics.
Ivan Araque about 5 years ago
Eso viniendo de un latino – vaya comemierda…
Kentucky Ken Premium Member about 5 years ago
Ah, hyperbole! Refreshing in the morning.
Mokurai about 5 years ago
I can recommend the movie A Day Without a Mexican, which I watched yesterday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlW57kOYevky
The racist Right is simply afraid of more future citizens who might vote for Democrats, and turn Arizona, Texas, and some other states Blue. At the same time, many of their corporate donors want cheap and easily exploited labor, and are vehemently opposed to agricultural and domestic and construction workers having any sort of regular legal status, and any enforceable rights.
Concretionist about 5 years ago
Give me a break. Show me how illegal immigration is either increasing year by year or that it’s actually causing any real, systemic problems (and no, I’m not interested in hearing about one person whose been repeatedly deported and keeps coming back and committing some kind of atrocities: That’s not systemic).
My brother, who makes a living as a handyman in the SW has a more or less real beef with Hispanics: They are willing to live more crowded, so they can afford to undercut his prices. On the other hand, only a few (if any) of them are illegal.
Nantucket Premium Member about 5 years ago
That “wave” is far too big if you’re comparing it to the past waves.
gopher gofer about 5 years ago
when in doubt, lie, lie, lie…
thomaspryan about 5 years ago
It’s a blue wave.
Frankfreak about 5 years ago
Been hearing this throng since at least Reagan. Mostly a republican boogy man they scare people with.
cageywayne about 5 years ago
I notice Mikey didn’t finger the Democratic Congress. That’s good. I just have trouble understanding why the so-called crisis was not present during the last Congress. It only became apparent in January.
randolini Premium Member about 5 years ago
That’s not illegal immigration, that’s the effects of global warming.
Daeder about 5 years ago
A good but presumably unintentional depiction of how the “crisis” of illegal immigration is just a dream in the addled mind of our dear “leader”.