Indeed

Japan also has very strict laws on immigration. The U.S. is alone among developed countries on two points: not having national voter ID laws; and not having a merit-based immigration system. It should be a priority to fix those two flaws.

You might note that certain religions are not allowed to be practiced in Japan, notably Islam.

Not lazy -- contented, We are rich, and while some Washington issues impinge on our consciousness, most of it fails to be very meaningful. We are busy doing life. Earning, playing, procreating which is what happens in a free (somewhat in this case) society.

We're about to see a roaring economy, thanks to President Trump, and there's already a nearing employment crisis. Companies are having trouble finding semi-skilled and skilled workers, and it's only going to get worse if we don't adopt a merit-based immigration system. We need more immigrants, but they have to people who can bring value to the economy. Uneducated tribalist cultures that can't assimilate and wind up in balkanized ghettos, living off welfare are not the immigrants we need.

The idea that assimilation requires sacrificing one's culture is baloney. The Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese retain many elements of their culture generations after the arrival of their immigrant ancestors. It's about pride, dignity, and respect. It's worked well for Asian immigrants, who are a vital component of American culture, and an example for others.

Yes, and we have a president who WANTS to do the right things, and wants to BE NICE to some "DECENT" people that came here illegally.

But the rule of law should be clear. I will limit the number that can become citizens to the SMALLEST Number they talk about (800K) [assuming we have to give something].

But I want added:
- Removal of Birthright Citizenship if you are here illegally
- New Law: You can NEVER Become a citizen if you come here Illegally: From this day forward
(And you can be stripped of all assets if caught in the country illegally)
- New Law: All Asylum cases must come through foreign embassies (getting here and screaming Asylum is a NO GO)
- Also, it should be limited to people (DACA) that came here BEFORE Obama created DACA, and NOT AFTER!

And still including the wall, and everything else we have asked for!

But the problem is the Globalist DONOR CLASS to BOTH parties isn't interested in preserving America.
And quite frankly, most Americans are too damn lazy and disenfranchised to even show up and vote!

A-Yep

True.
We are already fighting endless wars. The entire country is not worth the life of a single American.

The Slick Willie syndrome.

A large part of the problem was the US granting privileged trade status prior to forcing China to decouple their currency and adopt market reforms - especially the recognition of intellectual property rights. Again, we can thank Bill Clinton.

No, but we find entertainment where we can. ;)

China is to world economy as a cancer is to an adult human.Unless you can destroy it all, it will continue to menace the world. We have allowed it to get too big and powerful, the population alone makes it a menace to everything.

Wishful thinking won't solve the problem.

Bill Clinton gave the Chinese Boeing's proprietary wing technology for political contributions back in the 90's. Then there was the fiasco where the Chinese intentionally rammed a surveillance plane and forced it down, holding 17 airmen hostage for nearly a month while they tore apart the plane.

Technology the stolen from or were given by, us!

Just a note, but the US military would kick the Chinese all over the Yellow Sea. It's not even close - even in the US Navy's current state. Add to that the capabilities of several hundred Tomahawk strikes...

Actually - China's best weapon is the US economy and our dependence on China. They don't have to fire a shot to win a contest. And their second-best weapon is technology.

Better yet, we'll just conscript them into the Army to fight the endless hordes of the Chinese. Meat grinder.

Hey!...I got it!!!...lets put the daca chain gang in the Navy...chilling two birds in one felt swoop.