The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

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Originally Posted by lizziebith

Okay...are *illegal* Canadians the problem being talked about? I don't think any honest person would say so. I think the term "illegal" is code. Code for a group that is currently being scapegoated: Mexicans.

EDIT: wendybeth's post alarms me most: they have won the terminology war and now have everyone paranoid about a person's "status." Consider me freaked.

I don't suppose there are 11 million illegal Canadians in the country. The problem is the flow through the southern border.

Who is they? "They have won the terminology war...." Let me guess what you mean....right wing racists. Open your eyes LB....it isn't just the right side of the political spectrum!