General Politics Discussion

[SammyOES]

Yeah, this matches my understanding as well.  Which is very different than what Jeffster said.  The same thing did NOT happen under Obama and is NOT happening in Canada.  A policy of separating children and a policy of not separating children except in very specific circumstances are NOT the same.

I'll also note the way subtle untruths worm their way into people like Jeffster's arguments.  He said:  "Only difference is that their is a huge crises in central America, and more Latino's are flowing through Mexico and into the USA, and so the numbers are up.".  But the Vox article you linked to shows the actual truth:



"Obama was faced with a genuine increase in children and families coming to the US; Trump just decided that typical numbers were unacceptable"

So, Jeffster, my question remains.  I'd love to know what your sources are for your comments.

Edit: Also add this quote from Vox:

"It’s worth noting, by the way, that if this chart went back to 2000 or so, the past few years would all look pretty small in terms of border crossings. Unauthorized immigration into the US is still way down from historical levels."