tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post1674708392930584089..comments2024-03-17T08:07:12.695-05:00Comments on Between The Lines: Subtle differences emerge among GOP 4th candidatesJeff Sadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972004592729833310noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-88836539644437479182008-08-26T22:28:00.000-05:002008-08-26T22:28:00.000-05:00Jim Gilchrist, founder and President of The Minute...Jim Gilchrist, founder and President of The Minuteman Project, caught wind of Fleming's immigration plan and came out strongly against it. Calling the proposal "amnesty on wheels," Gilchrist said Fleming has the most dangerous immigration reform plan of any candidate in Congress. Gilchrist also said:<BR/><BR/>...Fleming’s proposal to bus workers to and from Mexico is a terrible idea and would put our country at great risk. The only bus ride we need to give illegal aliens is a one-way ticket home. The last thing we need is to create an express lane for illegal aliens – paid for by American companies and American workers. Fleming’s plan is dangerous and the voters of the 4th Congressional District should beware."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-33271195040518274532008-08-21T07:34:00.000-05:002008-08-21T07:34:00.000-05:00Dr. Fleming is on the right track in suggesting so...Dr. Fleming is on the right track in suggesting some features of a guest worker program for illegal immigrants. I believe there are some employers (industries) in the United States that have to resort to illegal immigrants as a readily available labor force because U.S. citizens simply will not take the jobs they need to fill (very hard work, little or no job security, low wages). Whether we like it or not, we, as consumers, benefit from this "cheap labor" through lower prices. I believe our border with Mexico must be secured but Dr. Fleming's ideas on a guest worker program have some merit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-26557826413417850512008-08-20T16:10:00.000-05:002008-08-20T16:10:00.000-05:00I dont think that subtle differences quite describ...I dont think that subtle differences quite describe it. Major differences exist between the top two candidates Gorman and Fleming. Immigration- Fleming is proposing a new federal program that involves bussing illegals into the United States, along with a new tax on businesses to pay for it. (For details : http://www.theoldriverroad.com/theoldriverroad/2008/08/doc-flemings-im.html). <BR/><BR/>Gorman supports enforcing current laws, increasing border security, building additional fences where necessary, and withholding federal funds to sanctuary cities.<BR/><BR/>Fleming supports a national sales tax and elimination of the IRS. Gorman supports making the Bush tax cuts permanent. <BR/><BR/>But of most concern was that Fleming believes we should halt additional invesment in the Cyber Innovation Center, while Gorman supports continuing our commitment and investment that has begun. Gorman realizes the impact that landing the CIC will have on Bossier,Caddo and Webster parishes. <BR/><BR/>Fleming is on the wrong side of three major issues for our district!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-70391685789111532292008-08-20T13:31:00.000-05:002008-08-20T13:31:00.000-05:00Although a nice synopsis of the forum, you failed ...Although a nice synopsis of the forum, you failed to give those of us who could not attend the forum your view on who you think emerged as the front runner. I have not decided on my candidate yet but have heard all three voice against big government. Gorman is heavily funded from his family business and lacks experience. I do not think he is capable (based on his background) of having the perspective that we need from our representation. Fleming is quite the conservative but after due diligence, found his 500+ jobs created were minimum wage without benefits creatng minimal positive effect on the local economy. Thompson seems to be the most credible from experience and seems to have walked the closest to the middle class, which is very appealing to me. What do you think about each one individually?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com