Something to consider.
As a review,
Gary Johnson tried to lean on the Mormons being shafted by the governments of Missouri, Illinois, and the United States as a reason why government should be able to limit religious freedom. Big mistake for someone that needs to win a traditionally VERY red state.
So, let me offer some advice to the Donald. I speak as one that has gone over to the Libertarian side, and watched the LP nominee go right past the principles of the LP to the "Fiscally moderate, socially liberal", statist world.
Mr. Trump. Let me first state that I was impressed with your speech today on your vision of the government role in the economy. I do not believe that tariffs are the answer, but I also don't think that selling out to other nations is the way either. Free trade should prevail.
You have made some very strong statements on immigration. Some of them were obviously wrong headed, and you have taken a few steps back from that. So I will only address two of the issues.
The wall. Wall, fence, barrier, whatever you want to call it, money has been appropriated, and what was promised by law in the past should be erected. As to the balance of the border, how do you not only build a wall, AND make Mexico pay for it? Actually, it would be far more easy than you might think.
Propose a tax on all international remittances. Not bank transfers, but cash wires. People probably have no idea that Mexico needs us WAY more than we need them. Who imports a significant amount of oil from Mexico, (oil being number one for their economy)? US. Who sends thousands, maybe millions of tourists to Mexico? You guessed it. Those two probably don't surprise. But what may surprise you is that remittances from the US make up one of the top revenue generators for Mexico. It is no wonder that they encourage illegal immigration, and provide maps and information to those traveling north. A simple tax on those transfers, and the wall is built. The wall does not need to be foolproof, as the other suggestion I want to address is easily managed, and will reduce the need for an impenetrable wall.
Mr. Trump argued that we need to deport all 11 million, (or whatever the number is) and then they can come back. All we have heard is that this is impossible to do, and it would take so much money, and it would kill the economy. He has walked back on this somewhat. No need.
I would say to change immigration enforcement, but since it isn't really happening now, I would say to focus on employment. If immigrants want to stay in this country, then require them to go to their country's consulate and file an application and submit to a background check. Allow countries to set up temporary consulates to enroll their people. Once that is done, in a reasonable time frame, start enforcing laws at places of employment. Harsh penalties on businesses that continue to hire under the table.
They didn't have to go home and reenter, but by going to the consulate the desired result is achieved. It also helps to weed out those that have committed crimes in the US.
Promises kept, economy not disrupted, and a new era begins. Enforcing the law, what a concept.
No. Not ready to switch to Trump, but I like what I heard in his speech.
Bull in a china shop. So right in so many ways (think TPP)
Gary Johnson tried to lean on the Mormons being shafted by the governments of Missouri, Illinois, and the United States as a reason why government should be able to limit religious freedom. Big mistake for someone that needs to win a traditionally VERY red state.
So, let me offer some advice to the Donald. I speak as one that has gone over to the Libertarian side, and watched the LP nominee go right past the principles of the LP to the "Fiscally moderate, socially liberal", statist world.
Mr. Trump. Let me first state that I was impressed with your speech today on your vision of the government role in the economy. I do not believe that tariffs are the answer, but I also don't think that selling out to other nations is the way either. Free trade should prevail.
You have made some very strong statements on immigration. Some of them were obviously wrong headed, and you have taken a few steps back from that. So I will only address two of the issues.
The wall. Wall, fence, barrier, whatever you want to call it, money has been appropriated, and what was promised by law in the past should be erected. As to the balance of the border, how do you not only build a wall, AND make Mexico pay for it? Actually, it would be far more easy than you might think.
Propose a tax on all international remittances. Not bank transfers, but cash wires. People probably have no idea that Mexico needs us WAY more than we need them. Who imports a significant amount of oil from Mexico, (oil being number one for their economy)? US. Who sends thousands, maybe millions of tourists to Mexico? You guessed it. Those two probably don't surprise. But what may surprise you is that remittances from the US make up one of the top revenue generators for Mexico. It is no wonder that they encourage illegal immigration, and provide maps and information to those traveling north. A simple tax on those transfers, and the wall is built. The wall does not need to be foolproof, as the other suggestion I want to address is easily managed, and will reduce the need for an impenetrable wall.
Mr. Trump argued that we need to deport all 11 million, (or whatever the number is) and then they can come back. All we have heard is that this is impossible to do, and it would take so much money, and it would kill the economy. He has walked back on this somewhat. No need.
I would say to change immigration enforcement, but since it isn't really happening now, I would say to focus on employment. If immigrants want to stay in this country, then require them to go to their country's consulate and file an application and submit to a background check. Allow countries to set up temporary consulates to enroll their people. Once that is done, in a reasonable time frame, start enforcing laws at places of employment. Harsh penalties on businesses that continue to hire under the table.
They didn't have to go home and reenter, but by going to the consulate the desired result is achieved. It also helps to weed out those that have committed crimes in the US.
Promises kept, economy not disrupted, and a new era begins. Enforcing the law, what a concept.
No. Not ready to switch to Trump, but I like what I heard in his speech.
Bull in a china shop. So right in so many ways (think TPP)
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