Would anyone object if we.......

[Tom]

......solved 80% of all of our problems by simply:

1. Adopting in it's entirety the Mexican immigration policy
2. Adopting in it's entirely the Chinese trade policy

[cj's dad]

......solved 80% of all of our problems by simply:

1. Adopting in it's entirety the Mexican immigration policy
2. Adopting in it's entirely the Chinese trade policy

Way too simple Tom - the leftwingnuts will find some reason to object.

Just be patient.

I can hear them now. It's like the clouds before a storm.

[Robert Goren]

......solved 80% of all of our problems by simply:

1. Adopting in it's entirety the Mexican immigration policy
2. Adopting in it's entirely the Chinese trade policy
Most Dem politicians would not go for #1
Most Rep politicians would not go for #2
Most Americans would go for both.

[HUSKER55]

DO I hear an "amen"?

[delayjf]

1. Adopting in it's entirety the Mexican immigration policy
EXACTLY – and the Mexican Gov has the gall to complain about the enforcement of US immigration policy.

[TJDave]

......solved 80% of all of our problems by simply:
1. Adopting in it's entirety the Mexican immigration policy


Most Americans are only familiar with a small percentage of Mexico's immigration policies, specifically with regard to how it controls its southern border. In balance and when compared to the U.S., Mexico's policies are very liberal. Basically open door. If adopted, the U.S. would be inundated. All illegals in the U.S. would simply return home and then re-enter legally.

[Tom]

Most Americans are only familiar with a small percentage of Mexico's immigration policies, specifically with regard to how it controls its southern border. In balance and when compared to the U.S., Mexico's policies are very liberal. Basically open door. If adopted, the U.S. would be inundated. All illegals in the U.S. would simply return home and then re-enter legally.

You had better read their law.

[TJDave]

You had better read their law.

I am currently part of the Mexican immigration process. I know the law backwards and forwards.

[woodtoo]

And the law says ?

[TJDave]

And the law says ?

With regard to what? Mexican immigration law is extensive.

[bigmack]

Let's say for the sake of discussion Mexico has more than an inviting immigration policy. You'd still be hard pressed to find anyone willing to live in such a horrifically corrupt place.

[GameTheory]

Lots of people are retiring to Mexico. They have havens for old Americans that are quite nice, safe (as long as you stay there), and relatively cheap...

[JustRalph]

Let's say for the sake of discussion Mexico has more than an inviting immigration policy. You'd still be hard pressed to find anyone willing to live in such a horrifically corrupt place.

I don't know, I am starting to wonder what is worse.......Washington or Mexico

[bigmack]

I don't know, I am starting to wonder what is worse.......Washington or Mexico
2009 Corruption ranking has Mexico tied with Morocco & Rwanda. :eek:
http://www.worldaudit.org/corruption.htm

[TJDave]

Let's say for the sake of discussion Mexico has more than an inviting immigration policy. You'd still be hard pressed to find anyone willing to live in such a horrifically corrupt place.

Probably the reason Mexico is not overrun by immigrants. So be it...I like the peace and quiet. And I also appreciate the corruption...part of the charm. I wouldn't consider living here without it.

My point was that if the U.S. adopted the same inviting policies we would be neck deep in immigrants.

[bigmack]

My point was that if the U.S. adopted the same inviting policies we would be neck deep in immigrants.
You mean they don't offer free medical and social services like we do?

[chickenhead]

Lots of people are retiring to Mexico. They have havens for old Americans that are quite nice, safe (as long as you stay there), and relatively cheap...

I keep hearing about Panama....They use dollars and speak English, and beers cost $0.40. I'm contemplating early retirement.

[TJDave]

You mean they don't offer free medical and social services like we do?

But I wouldn't consider using them. ;)

[bigmack]

I keep hearing about Panama....They use dollars and speak English, and beers cost $0.40. I'm contemplating early retirement.
Three-bedroom custom-built houses start at $138,000 and ocean-view lots are under $30,000.

Panama has one of the lowest costs of living in all Central and South America: A U.S.-style home can be built for about $40 per square foot; unskilled labor costs $6.40 per day; a full-time live-in maid costs $120 to $160 a month; a beer at a bar costs 35 cents; a cup of coffee, 30 cents; a haircut and shave can cost as little as $2; an afternoon at a beauty salon is $8; electricity is about 10 cents per kilowatt-hour; water bills are $18 per year

Newcomers who buy or build a new house won't owe any property taxes for 20 years.
Residents pay no taxes on foreign-earned income.
Tourism investments have 20-year exemptions from import duties, fees for construction materials and equipment, and income, real estate and other taxes.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u70/macktime/8_7_10_12_46_38.jpg

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/RetireInStyle/PanamaIsParadiseForRetirees.aspx

[Tom]

Mexico law.....

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/may/03/mexicos-illegals-laws-tougher-than-arizonas/

[JustRalph]

why have I not heard of this strange place known as Panama ?

Are Americans flocking there? If so I give it about ten minutes before everything is sky high