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In reply to the discussion: Obama administration stops deporting young immigrants [View all]Meiko
(1,076 posts)6. What exactly is he saying here?
Is he going to sign the dream act" into law. If not how is he going to be able to make arbitrary decisions without congress being involved. Can he do it with executive order? This not going to go over well especially since he reneged on his marijuana promises and now he is helping Mexicans stay here, many illegal. I don't understand you president Obama.
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Yes, I just heard about it driving about listening to Diane Rehm on NPR.
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2012
#2
Telemundo's Jose Diaz Balart just said on MSNBC, 'This is a big (pause) deal!'
flpoljunkie
Jun 2012
#21
Yes they do -- Minutemen, Republicans, TBaggers and other whack jobs that hate minorities.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#17
Using the word "Mexicans" to describe all illegal immigrants or hispanics is commonly derisive. (nt)
ehrnst
Jun 2012
#12
My apologies - I have relatives that use"Mexican" as a racist euphemism for hispanic.
ehrnst
Jun 2012
#25
What is wrong with helping Hispanics "stay here" who have worked hard and lived decent lives?
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#20
Yeah, whatever...considering he's already talking about kids that are already here...and have been
Katashi_itto
Jun 2012
#41
Good thing to do and GREAT move - now Repubs have to come out against kids who are here by no choice
underpants
Jun 2012
#34
Southwest Florida activists praise immigration policy change; Tea Party decries Obama's plan
pampango
Jun 2012
#39
This is wonderful news, but the next step remains pushing for real comprehensive
Proles
Jun 2012
#47