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In reply to the discussion: President Obama Drops The "U" Word On The Republican Party [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)20. Maybe there, but in those days it would be much easier
to come over a land border or land in some unauthorized boat. Not everyone would have gone through and done it the "proper" way.
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Who could forget the signs in big cities, "no Irish or dogs allowed' and the hatred of
roguevalley
Sep 2015
#14
Just because the POTUS asserts something, doesn't mean it's the historic fact. Ellis Island had
WinkyDink
Sep 2015
#10
So immigrants from Mexico, Central, and South America came through Ellis Island?
BumRushDaShow
Sep 2015
#27
Now, exactly to whom do you think Obama was referring, really, with his specific "100 years ago"
WinkyDink
Sep 2015
#39
"Show me where MY benefit is". Says everything I need to know about your politics,
Surya Gayatri
Sep 2015
#34
Indeed. You will never be able to "show" a person that which they do not wish to be "shown".
pampango
Sep 2015
#37
As a rule, I assiduously avoid personal commentary, but THIS could not pass.
Surya Gayatri
Sep 2015
#38