Comments on: Bush talking about the border http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/ The Independent Conservative saying what needs to be said! Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:35:55 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Woman Honor Thyself » Blog Archive » Illegal Immigration Blog Burst http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-1153 Woman Honor Thyself » Blog Archive » Illegal Immigration Blog Burst Wed, 05 Apr 2006 02:51:41 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-1153 [...] So much for all that talk about illegals needing to find work. They already had work where they came from. They just come to the USA for a higher wage. And so much for all that talk about illegals only filling jobs “that Americans will not do”. As I’ve previously explained, Americans did those jobs and can do them again. And never mind “those jobs”, now the illegals are going for YOUR JOB. They want to move up the pay scale. The illegals coming in now are better educated than prior generations and so they are seeking higher paying jobs that require a higher skill set. [...] [...] So much for all that talk about illegals needing to find work. They already had work where they came from. They just come to the USA for a higher wage. And so much for all that talk about illegals only filling jobs “that Americans will not do”. As I’ve previously explained, Americans did those jobs and can do them again. And never mind “those jobs”, now the illegals are going for YOUR JOB. They want to move up the pay scale. The illegals coming in now are better educated than prior generations and so they are seeking higher paying jobs that require a higher skill set. [...]

]]> By: The Irate Nation - » Guard the Borders http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-889 The Irate Nation - » Guard the Borders Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:54:31 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-889 [...] So much for all that talk about illegals needing to find work. They already had work where they came from. They just come to the USA for a higher wage. And so much for all that talk about illegals only filling jobs “that Americans will not do”. As I’ve previously explained, Americans did those jobs and can do them again. And never mind “those jobs”, now the illegals are going for YOUR JOB. They want to move up the pay scale. The illegals coming in now are better educated than prior generations and so they are seeking higher paying jobs that require a higher skill set. The actual report is available here. The complete report mentions: Once they arrive and pass through a relatively brief period of transition and adjustment, migrants have little trouble finding work. Family and social networks play a significant role in this; large shares of migrants report talking to people they know in the U.S. about job opportunities and living with relatives after arrival. They easily make transitions into new jobs, even though most find themselves working in industries that are new to them. … There is a steady and strong demand for migrant workers from Mexico in agriculture, construction, manufacturing and hospitality. These four industries employ about two-thirds of the survey respondents, irrespective of their background in Mexico or their year of arrival. … Migrants from Mexico are responsive to regional variations in demand for their services. Construction is the dominant industry for employing migrants in Atlanta, Dallas and Raleigh; hospitality is the major employer in New York City; manufacturing in Chicago; and agriculture in Fresno. … The percentage of survey respondents employed in agriculture in the U.S. has dropped from 17% of those in country more than 15 years to 9% of recent arrivals. At the same time, the percentage employed in construction and hospitality has increased from 23% to 42%. … [...] [...] So much for all that talk about illegals needing to find work. They already had work where they came from. They just come to the USA for a higher wage. And so much for all that talk about illegals only filling jobs “that Americans will not do”. As I’ve previously explained, Americans did those jobs and can do them again. And never mind “those jobs”, now the illegals are going for YOUR JOB. They want to move up the pay scale. The illegals coming in now are better educated than prior generations and so they are seeking higher paying jobs that require a higher skill set. The actual report is available here. The complete report mentions: Once they arrive and pass through a relatively brief period of transition and adjustment, migrants have little trouble finding work. Family and social networks play a significant role in this; large shares of migrants report talking to people they know in the U.S. about job opportunities and living with relatives after arrival. They easily make transitions into new jobs, even though most find themselves working in industries that are new to them. … There is a steady and strong demand for migrant workers from Mexico in agriculture, construction, manufacturing and hospitality. These four industries employ about two-thirds of the survey respondents, irrespective of their background in Mexico or their year of arrival. … Migrants from Mexico are responsive to regional variations in demand for their services. Construction is the dominant industry for employing migrants in Atlanta, Dallas and Raleigh; hospitality is the major employer in New York City; manufacturing in Chicago; and agriculture in Fresno. … The percentage of survey respondents employed in agriculture in the U.S. has dropped from 17% of those in country more than 15 years to 9% of recent arrivals. At the same time, the percentage employed in construction and hospitality has increased from 23% to 42%. … [...]

]]> By: American Daughter Media Center - Front Page » Blog Archive » Guard The Borders Blogburst http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-888 American Daughter Media Center - Front Page » Blog Archive » Guard The Borders Blogburst Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:03:30 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-888 [...] So much for all that talk about illegals needing to find work. They already had work where they came from. They just come to the USA for a higher wage. And so much for all that talk about illegals only filling jobs “that Americans will not do”. As I’ve previously explained, Americans did those jobs and can do them again. And never mind “those jobs”, now the illegals are going for YOUR JOB. They want to move up the pay scale. The illegals coming in now are better educated than prior generations and so they are seeking higher paying jobs that require a higher skill set. [...] [...] So much for all that talk about illegals needing to find work. They already had work where they came from. They just come to the USA for a higher wage. And so much for all that talk about illegals only filling jobs “that Americans will not do”. As I’ve previously explained, Americans did those jobs and can do them again. And never mind “those jobs”, now the illegals are going for YOUR JOB. They want to move up the pay scale. The illegals coming in now are better educated than prior generations and so they are seeking higher paying jobs that require a higher skill set. [...]

]]> By: Publius Rendezvous » Guard the Borders Weekly Blogburst http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-887 Publius Rendezvous » Guard the Borders Weekly Blogburst Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:25:33 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-887 [...] So much for all that talk about illegals needing to find work. They already had work where they came from. They just come to the USA for a higher wage. And so much for all that talk about illegals only filling jobs “that Americans will not do”. As I’ve previously explained, Americans did those jobs and can do them again. And never mind “those jobs”, now the illegals are going for YOUR JOB. They want to move up the pay scale. The illegals coming in now are better educated than prior generations and so they are seeking higher paying jobs that require a higher skill set. [...] [...] So much for all that talk about illegals needing to find work. They already had work where they came from. They just come to the USA for a higher wage. And so much for all that talk about illegals only filling jobs “that Americans will not do”. As I’ve previously explained, Americans did those jobs and can do them again. And never mind “those jobs”, now the illegals are going for YOUR JOB. They want to move up the pay scale. The illegals coming in now are better educated than prior generations and so they are seeking higher paying jobs that require a higher skill set. [...]

]]> By: Independent Conservative http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-847 Independent Conservative Mon, 06 Feb 2006 22:03:16 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-847 <strong>Bush is Still Playing the “Americans Won’t Do” Game. Wants to Raise H-1B Visa Cap.</strong> If President Bush wants to train Americans to do more jobs in math and science, why bring in more skilled workers from overseas? Bush urges Congress to raise H-1B visa cap WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 3: Making a strong pitch for America to stay compe... Bush is Still Playing the “Americans Won’t Do” Game. Wants to Raise H-1B Visa Cap.

If President Bush wants to train Americans to do more jobs in math and science, why bring in more skilled workers from overseas?

Bush urges Congress to raise H-1B visa cap

WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 3: Making a strong pitch for America to stay compe…

]]> By: Independent Conservative http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-823 Independent Conservative Wed, 01 Feb 2006 22:01:13 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-823 <strong>I’ve Got Issues With the President’s State of the Union Address</strong> As if there has not already been enough analysis of this speech, now here I come with my 2 cents . You can get the full transcript and video of the 2006 State of the Union Address here. There were a number of good things that the President said la... I’ve Got Issues With the President’s State of the Union Address

As if there has not already been enough analysis of this speech, now here I come with my 2 cents . You can get the full transcript and video of the 2006 State of the Union Address here.
There were a number of good things that the President said la…

]]> By: Independent Conservative http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-696 Independent Conservative Thu, 05 Jan 2006 23:23:21 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-696 <strong>Bush takes the crony route for immigration enforcement</strong> I’m thinking that we can forget all that talk from Bush, when he was saying that he was going to show a stronger hand in border enforcement. Because he’s just made a big time crony pick with his recess appointment of Julie L. Myers to run... Bush takes the crony route for immigration enforcement

I’m thinking that we can forget all that talk from Bush, when he was saying that he was going to show a stronger hand in border enforcement. Because he’s just made a big time crony pick with his recess appointment of Julie L. Myers to run…

]]> By: Independent Conservative http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-277 Independent Conservative Wed, 14 Dec 2005 05:10:14 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-277 <strong>Saxby Chambliss goes soft on illegal immigration and runs cover for illegals in agribusiness</strong> Georgia’s Senior U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss has introduced legislation, that is supposed to crack down on illegal immigration, but really runs cover for illegals in the business he has tight connections to. ... Saxby Chambliss goes soft on illegal immigration and runs cover for illegals in agribusiness

Georgia’s Senior U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss has introduced legislation, that is supposed to crack down on illegal immigration, but really runs cover for illegals in the business he has tight connections to.

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]]> By: Independent Conservative http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-270 Independent Conservative Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:12:45 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-270 <strong>Most illegal aliens had jobs before coming to the USA</strong> Contrary to popular belief, most illegals coming to the USA already had jobs in the country that they left. Also, they are seeking much higher paying jobs than some might believe. Their days of trying to just pick fruit are over! ... Most illegal aliens had jobs before coming to the USA

Contrary to popular belief, most illegals coming to the USA already had jobs in the country that they left. Also, they are seeking much higher paying jobs than some might believe. Their days of trying to just pick fruit are over!

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]]> By: Independent Conservative http://www.independentconservative.com/2005/11/29/bush_border2/comment-page-1/#comment-241 Independent Conservative Mon, 05 Dec 2005 21:43:35 +0000 http://www.independentconservative.com/?p=179#comment-241 <strong>US Government helping illegal aliens get home loans</strong> President Bush may have started talking tough about the border, but he didn’t say a word about this! ... US Government helping illegal aliens get home loans

President Bush may have started talking tough about the border, but he didn’t say a word about this!

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