I saw the stats over the past several years where LEGAL immigration is waaaaay up. Why? We need to put a lid on it, as you have indicated. Just another indication of how the government is inept and out-of-touch. Perhaps we need to look more closely at many of the cushy, overpaid federal jobs.

I BELIEVE YOU ARE CORRECT, BUT PLEASE DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS JUST YET.

Doesn't it make sense for our federal government regulators to handle financial fiascos in chronological order. Oh, wait, of course that is logical, except if the older issue might involve one of their darlings. The MF Global mess, with former New Jersey Governor John Corzine, STILL has $1.6 billion unaccounted for, and involved a last minute $200 million transfer of funds from MF Global to JP Morgan. Old news, I suppose. But what kind of money did Corzine pocket on his way out? Not a peep out of our dear government when it doesn't suit their agenda.

Michael, you have the facts on your side, but the Pres has the vote-enticing propaganda. "I'm with ya" excites his student bodies, especially when others pick up the tab. Forget our deficit. Forget the truth. Why else would Obama have the government take over the student loan program in the first place.

NOTE: Upon reading some of the comments below, there is some confusion if the quote is from Mr. Adams or President Obama. The quote is from Mr. Adams.

Perhaps the greatest area of talent exhibited by Ms. Dowd is in the art of persuasion. Notice how skillfully she attempts to convince all of us that the conservatives on the bench are simultaneously lacking a clear understanding of the Constitution and the proper (i.e her) way of interpreting it. When Obamacare is overturned Maureen will managed to stay employed another eight years, provided she undergo severe anger management, and maybe shock therapy.

Make sure you use "diversity" in your grant application, such as "We offer a broad diversity of sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions......" At the bottom, include the "vital" economic jargon that will be overlooked, such as "We build out Sustain-O solar panels for $300 each and will try to sell them for $200 each." "This is a "new breed" technology, perfected in 1912, that promises to impress a gullible bureaucracy....bla....bla....bla." "So, please, give us, uh, $500 million, so we can cash in." "We'll try awfully hard to earn it."

Let's see, the President attempts to stack the Supreme Court with two ultra-liberals in the hope that he will get another appointment. THAT would be hunky-dory. Oops, he's still one vote short. Now our great system sucks. The decision may still go his way, in which case he will say, "Love ya baby." The Supreme Court will, in that case, once again enter the top three of his favorite branches of government.

You are a decent man. That is a touching story showing your gratitude and strong character.

Hey, Talker's Magazine ranks Savage 3rd, behind only Limbaugh and Hannity. Levin is slightly behind Savage. I don't get either Levin or Savage in my area, so I have no doggie in the race. I suggest both men call the other's show and debate for 5 minutes. Otherwise, their challenges seem like blather--wasted energy that helps Obama.