After reading those comments, I understand better why we americans are increasingly being hated in the world.

Fox is totally right about immigration. The only reason they keep coming to the US is because companies and families NEED TO HIRE THEM!

Unemployment is at a historic low in the US. We need the labor force!

If they can get a job, then let them come! The native born US labor pool is not big enough to fill the employment demand. We simply need more foreign workers to come here.

This may be WHY some favor a fence between the countries… not to keep Mexicans out but to stop our durn Citizens from moving south and taking their retirement checks with them!!!

Almost every post above me decries illegal immigration as inexcusable, economy-shattering, and punishable. We hear about how so many of our family members died for this flag. I have news for you: this is the same country to which all of our families fled whatever living conditions they decided they could no longer live with. The Irish and Italian immigrant families (as well as the Jews, in my case) will tell you that they were not welcomed-people perceived their presence as a threat to their jobs. It is always an incessant fear that there is not enough wealth to go around. We have a GDP of over $10 trillion! Divide that by the roughly 300 million people living in America (including illegals) and tell me if that is not enough to go around. The only Americans who are native to this land have been put on reservations-what right do we have to close our doors only once we've safely made it inside? Ellis Island was not expecting my family when they arrived, and I'm sure it was also not expecting yours. So mind your own business, do a good job, and show the world the tolerance that America so desperately needs to display right now.

"The childrens is learning"

I didn't realize so many racist red-necks knew how to type or turn on a computer! I think Hill-Billy Nation is the one in for a rude awakening. Viva Mexico and to all American immigrants (which includes you racist red-necks as well)!

Unless you are a native american, guess what, your family immigrated too! Maybe if you middle-class working folks out in the wasteland of middle-america would realize the 20th Century is over and you need to adapt your local economies this wouldn't be such a vicious debate. Get an education – don't be a racist.

Not that we all NEEDED another Reason NOT to Vote for the "HILL"!!!! but this Says it all.
Americans if you want your Country to be paying for all the proverty of Mexico and lose our Sovereignty…..
Vote for HILLARY!
OPEN BORDERS and NORTH AMERICAN UNION!

Consider the fact that California used to be Mexico (and America basically annexed it). Oh wait, but most of the people making comments on this blog didn't pass high school history class…

US Citizens won't pay for legal workers? Who says? I am part of the shrinking middle class and am a single mom with 4 kids who are cared for by US Citizens at full US prices. When I have work done around my house I make sure it is being done by people who are legal or US citizens. And, yes, I'm willing to pay more for my food if that is what will pay my legal neighbor's wage. If companies were using LEGAL or US citizens, which they are supposedly doing ("We don't KNOWINGLY hire illegal aliens"), then prices shouldn't change.
Shame on those who hire off the street! If you can't afford a legal person, then learn how to do the job yourself. If this little lady can do it…why can't the rest of you?

RECAP…

This must be said to former Mexico President Vicente Fox and Senator Hilary Clinton; if Mexico and their people are our friends. Well than illegal immigrants that have settled here in our great nation, can join the US by helping with keeping up the fight against Islamic radical terrorist.

Legal and illegal immigrants from Mexico can volunteer to serve in our nations military branches.

Hope these 14 reasons are justified for their assistance for America to keep sovereignty in our nation and our Presidents determination with achieving reconciliation in Iraq.

1. $11 Billion to $22 billion is spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year.

2. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens.

3. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens.

4. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak a word of English!

5. $1.7 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.

6. $3 Million Dollars a DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens.

7. 30% of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens.

8. $90 Billion Dollars a year is spent on illegal aliens for Welfare & social services by the American taxpayers.

9. $200 Billion Dollars a year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens.

10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens.

11. In particular, their children are going to make a huge additional crime problem in the United States.

12. The National Policy Institute "estimated that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period.

13. In 2006 illegal aliens sent home $45 BILLION in remittances back to their countries of origin.

14. So if deporting them costs between $206 and $230 BILLION DOLLARS, Start getting rid of em.' We'll be ahead after the 1st year!!!

A consistent theme emerges: illegal aliens are treated much more favorably than aliens who follow the law. There is no penalty for illegal behavior.

Some may believe in our U.S. senate that most ideas that originate there is a way to show how generous and magnanimous the U.S. Senate can be, but it really just shows how miss-placed their priorities are.

To those of you saying that not all illegal immigrants are criminals: you are wrong. All illegal immigrants are crinals because they have broken our laws and violated our national security to come here. That is the deffinition of criminal: one who breaks the law. And illegals continue to break the law by staying. Then after they've broken our laws and violated our security for years on end, it's no longer ethical to send them packing?!

Pardon me for being a law abiding citizen and expecting everyone else to be one as well. If you want to live in this country, become a citizen. Don't live here for 10 years and then apply for citizenship and claim amnesty. Freedom isn't free. My family fought for this country's freedom, and many other families immigrated here legally for their freedom. Just hopping a fence is not going to fly. Go through the immigration process and earn your freedom. Don't steal it from us.

Breaking the law makes you a criminal. That makes all illegals criminals.

This must be said to former Mexico President Vicente Fox and Senator Hilary Clinton; if Mexico and their people are our friends. Well than illegal immigrants that have settled here in our great nation, can join the US by helping with keeping up the fight against Islamic radical terrorist.

Legal and illegal immigrants from Mexico can volunteer to serve in our nations military branches.

Hope these 11 reasons are justified for their assistance.

1. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens.

2. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens.

3. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak a word of English!

4. $1 7 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.

5. $3 Million Dollars a DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens.

6. 30% of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens.

7. $90 Bill ion Dollars a year is spent on illegal aliens for Welfare & social services by the American taxpayers.

8. $200 Billion Dollars a year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens.

9. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens.

10. In particular, their children are going to make a huge additional crime problem in the United States.

11. The National Policy Institute "estimated that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period.

Ex Pres Fox was not great at domestic issues. However, he put Mexico on the map in international trade, particularly with Europe.

As to the illegals crossing into the U.S., Mexico can't stop them anymore than the U.S. can prevent people from leaving the U.S. When people stop hiring illegals, the flow will stop. Same with drugs. If there are no buyers, the supply will end.

Vicente Fox on the Daily Show also voices his ardent support for a North American Union. Combine that with him supporting Clinton… and watch it happen if she wins. Oppose free trade, keep our wealth in our borders!!!

Its sick to read all of this comments from people who still think the world turn around the United States. Mr Fox was a guest at the show and he never endorsed Hillary Clinton, he was asked a question and gave his personal opinion. Mexico's economy is not on the hole as some of you said, as a matter of fact is the 11th economy of the world. And to that, you should know that mexico needs the US as much as the US needs mexico, since our economies are very dependent of each other. Its true that Fox wasnt able to do much about Mexico for two reasons, One, Mexico was ruled for 71 years by a party of corrupts who were supported by the US govt election after election, simply because its was on their best interest ( now dont complain about immigration )and Two, Presidents Fox party was a minority in congress. About Immigration, its been going on for 100 years, they work our farms and kept the economy giong in WW1 and WW2 when our soldiers were fighting, they were brought to the US by us, so what now? they are unneded? unwanted? inferiors? this just shows how superficial and selfish we are, and in some cases by the way some of us refer to them, as if we are superior, well guess what? we are not, if you beliebe in god you should know that we all are equal, look what happened whit Adolf Hitler, he tought he was superior to others and created the biggest mess in history. Its sad to read and listen to people that treats others as inferiors, thats not what ameica and their values are. We have a problem with immigration then lets fix it, but the problem will not be solve building a wall.

Well, well! Hillary's got Fidel Castro and Vicente Fox in her corner. All she needs now is Osama Bin Laden, and it's a wrap.

Uh guys, read some history and learn a little economics before spouting off…

First Fox is considered one of the better presidents of Mexico, second the illegals (not all but 99% plus) are here because of a demand from our farmers, constuction and small business. They can make a lot more here in a short time then they could back home, send a good portion of it back to build their dream house and support their families. When the labor demand dries up, guess what? The 99%+ will stay home…as there will be no demand and no benefit to them coming up… oh by the way you all ok with paying more for housing, food and other items if the governement did really crack down on businesses that illegally hire ilegals? I am ready to put my money where my mouth is, my bet is most of the folks haven't thought this through and do not understand the true consequences….

My biggest reason for supporting Hillary is to produce extreme anger, exasperation and irritation within conservatives who have caused these feelings within me for the last 8 years.

Is he here legally?

Fox did nothing for Mexico. If he had spent as much effort trying to help the Mexican economy as he and his government did trying to export their people to the US, Mexico would be a lot richer, healthier and happier.

He should go back and try to do something of value for the Mexican people — maybe he can be a better ex-president than he was president, like Jimmy Carter.

Heidi Fleiss, Castro, and now Fox. WOW

He just wants to sweet talk her so she can bring more mexicans over. I like Mexicans though, so its all good

I am always amazed as to how many proud Americans – especially those with obviously poor command of the English language – keep ranting and railing about illegal immigrants. I take it they would be happy to pay $15.99 for a bag of oranges instead of $4.99, and they most likely would shell out a quarter each time they use a clean bathroom – sure! Let Americans do the job! What's this country got to do with immigration?
Please remember: The founding of this nation was "illegal" under the circumstance.

We care about what he thinks? He imported to this country 90% of the illegal drugs and 17% of the penal system. He is selling a book and getting great capitalistic press from us.

I am sick of you people hammering Republicans and others that are NOT PRO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT using the tired mantra, racists and bigots.

Many of us are totally,without QUESTION, for LEGAL IMMIGRATION and we welcome the good, hard working people from around the WORLD.

And Bea from NJ, just because all of us don't bow down to Hillary Clinton, that doesn't make us sexist, it makes us smart.

Lastly from HAWK:

UNTIL I STARTED READING THESE BLOGS, I HAD NO IDEA THAT THERE ARE SO MANY STUPID PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY.

Posted By HAWK ,TEXAS : October 9, 2007 1:52 pm

Then you got a mirror and saw the light.

Americans should be focused on what is good for our citizens and our country as a whole. It seems irrelevant to me that the leader of Mexico would like to see Hillary Clinton in office. His agenda is not in sink with the agenda of the people who belong in this country legally, and his preference reflects this.

Americans should be focused on what is good for our citizens and our country as a whole. It seems irrelevant to me that the leader of Mexico would like to see Hillary Clinton in office. His agenda is not in sink with the agenda of the people who belong in this country legally, and his preference reflects this.

Most all the illegal immigrants and illegal drugs entering the US from south of our borders and is virtually killing our cities and towns and economies of the lands that Americans have worked to build over the past 200 plus years. Even though our citizens know governments on both sides of our borders have rescores to combat this infiltration.

Our US troops in Afghanistan are combating a people over there as if our so call DoD and home land security are acting on US border control. Maybe our government leaders should present solutions liken too periquat pot and destroy all of the opium over there or is some great people still using this war as their thriving enterprise.

Fox from Mexico is quite a character. He thinks that George Bush is cocky because he is humble and listens to people. I can certainly see why Mexico got a new president.

Sorry…ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY IS A FEDERAL CRIME WHICH BY DEFINITION MAKES THE PERPERTRATOR A CRIMINAL. What ever the reason the person is a criminal according to the law. If I'm hungry with no money and go into a restuarant, eat and offer to wash the dishes…I have still broke the law. Granted I may have a good reason and may be willing to make reparations…but that doen't change the fact I committed a criminal act. Maybe if ILLEGAL ALIEN SUPPORTERS would admit a criminal act has been committed…Americans would be more sympathetic to the idea of them making reparations to the citizens of this country.

Humberto, Houston:
The fact that you identify yourself as Mexican-American proves the point that most people make regarding people immigrating from Mexico, either legal or illegal, and why we appear to 'pick on' Mexicans.

My family came to the US from Ireland in 1902. I am 100% of Irish decent, and still have an extensive family in Ireland. I have visited several times through my 45 years, and am well-connected to them. Yet I am, always have been, and forever will be, American first. My Irish decent plays no part in my allegiance; I have never identified myself as irish-American.

When you insist on caveating your American citizenship (or residency)with a hyphenated family origin, then you make yourself fair game for the hostillity of generations of proud Americans bent on preserving the American culture so many others try so hard to be a part of, yet insist on knocking down every chance they get.

The solution is simple. Americans (and I mean all North Americans) are a hospitable group, unlike any other. The US and Mexico governments have always had a tenuous relationship, yet citizens of both countries have generally gotten along well. The blending of our cultures goes back to long before any of us existed. But if "Mexican-Americans" want to no longer be the "perceived" target of a hostile US, then live by the rules of our government as the Mexican government would expect us to abide by its laws while in Mexico. We have infinite respect for your desire to help your family and your outstanding work ethic, but if you are not here legally, go back home until you can do it the same way every other immigrant has to do it. RESPECT our culture, and don't EXPECT us to acclimate it to Mexicans. Speak our common language of English, don't expect us to accomodate…if the language is a barrier and you want to live in the US, what do you do??? Take the time to learn it, as we would have to learn Spanish if taking up permanent residency in Mexico. And, finally, stop giving yourself the hyphenated identity. If you choose to live the rest of your life in the US, then your no more Mexican than I am Irish.

Before your scream racism, note that you can replace 'Mexican-American' with any of the 100s of hyphenated-Americans, it applies just as well.

What is it with the word "Fox" and people saying stupid stuff that nobody with half a brain would listen to?

Ramon from mex city,
I hope mexico keeps improving maybe then will 10 million people sneek back across the border, until then try denying the reality that so many of your people have to come here because of your governments short commings, or lack of opportunity it provides for its people. Yes, liberals I have been all over the world, and I still think USA is #1, I just must be ignorant.

Wow! just read the ignorance of the american people! those who came here illegals themselves to this country!mexicans didn't come to this land in the Mayflower or any of those ships who invaded this land! they like the native american are the real americans! why does this country teach lies in school about everything, history is distorted to reflect what is more convinient to you! why doen't american history books talk about the genocide of the mexican tribes and native americans instead they want to go and say how they fought for this land that never belonged to them in the first place, bringing their deseases and plages from Europe! that is the truth the only reason the majority criticizes the ex president and pay attention! is because he endorsed Hilary, but what if he had said Rudolph Juliani or any other candidate would your response had been the SAME? I didn't think so.

If it wasnt for this Mr so called Mexican president, there wouldnt have been so many immigrants crossing the border. We needed someone that could give Mexico an economy with jobs and maybe Mexico wouldnt be a 3rd world country! This guy never took care of Mexico when he was president. If anything he made it worse and didnt try to help his own people!!!!!!! If he loved Mexico, dont you think he would want to keep his people in their own country instead of letting them out!!!!!

If you don't want illegal immigrants in the United States, stop giving them jobs!

Supply and demand… it never fails.

Some of us keep complaining but also keep employing them.

It is IMPOSSIBLE to keep them out of this country if they can still get jobs here. No fence, wall or embarassing underground civilian "army" will be able to stop them.

Does everybody really think that if the United States didn't need the illegal immigrants they would allow them to remain here… think people, there is probably a CIA program reading this now! If they wanted to deport the illegal immigrants it would take twenty five minutes, maybe thirty.

The United States NEEDS these people and no ammount of disrespect toward foreign Presidents or US candidates will change that fact.

Humberto says that not all illegal immigrants are criminals. Geez! Are not illegal and criminal the same thing?

I can't imagine, that as slick as Fox is, that he would think he was helping Clinton by his remarks. Rudy's done more, as Mayor of NYC, to protect illegal immigraion than anyone else running.

Anyway, I am offended by Fox's admission that he saw his illegal aliens building a casino in Las Vegas. and that we need them here. Actually, skilled union trades workers used to built casino's before illegal aliens took those jobs. The casinos are loaded. They can afford to pay U.S citizens prevailing wages.

Now, the Dept of Labor estimated some years ago that there would eventually be a shortage of skilled construction workers. For those of us very few women in the skilled bulding trades that shortage meant that maybe, just maybe, we would actually get to work more and that more women would be accepted into the skilled trade unions. This would happen naturally, out of necessity. Illegal immigration destroyed any hope of that happening. It instead put the few women in the trades in competition with even more men, and those men from a third world country. I have never seen a female illegal immigrant working construction.

When Illegal immigration created an excess of construction workers, not just opportunity but wages, benefits, and safety have all declined for trades workers who are U.S. citizens.

Illegal immigrant construction workers are not skilled trades people. They did not serve apprenticeships to learn a given trade. They did not work their way up through the ranks in a fair manner.

Up until Bush took office, DOL agents would visit jobsites to check that wages were being paid lawfully and safety was being practiced but I haven't seen them on the job in the last 6 years.

Honest and Logical Border Reform
(originally posted at "realetybytes.townhall.com"
Thursday, October 04, 2007 11:34 AM

A possible solution to illegal worker immigration?
If we wish to identify the "undocumented workers" here, and still need foreign workers, I have a suggestion that would work over a two year period.

First, we build the wall on both borders. Every 45 miles, we have a workers welcome center, with a Mexican government center on one side, so the immigrants work papers are in order, and an American super computer on the other side to create a biometric (eyescan and blood sample) id for the workers. They are then welcomed to America to work.

Now they can get insurance and drivers licenses legally, so now we know were they live. Of course, the Drivers License must differ in regard to the workers visa, so it could not be used to apply for a voters registration card, or other services denied non-citizens.

The Mexican government, with a 5% tax on the American money crossing back into Mexico, could purchase a blanket "pool" type insurance policy to cover its citizens auto and health policies.

Any illegal currently here with their family would have to go to the other side of the fence and come back through. If the immigrant has been here illegally and has family in America, there is a 1000 dollar fine, 200 to be paid immediately, 800 to be suspended and paid at a rate of 200 dollars a year. If the immigrant learns English and assimilates into American society, however much is owed at that point is suspended indefinitely.

When the immigrant with a family here applies at the border, he just tells the official how many family members and their names,bringing whatever papers he may have, and is given vouchers for them. When he returns to his family, he brings each of them, with 200 dollars, to the local police, were they are fingerprinted and given ids and welcomed from the shadows.

They have two years to do this, (and then 200 per year until the 1000 is paid), so if they have a large family, they can spread out the monetary fines. Total assimilation suspends the fines.

Any violent crimes, including drunk driving or gang involvement would be grounds for deportation on this workers visa. This means the original charge. There will be no plea bargaining for people with these visas.
No person that had been here illegally prior to these visas will ever be a citizen. This is part of the punishment for breaking into the country. They at least have the opportunity for their children, born here, to have a better life. That is the cost of their actions.

Those that come here for the first time on this visa, who assimilate and work without legal problems for ten years, may apply for citizenship.

After a two year grace period, any employer hiring an illegal, (now a person without the new id papers), will have their business confiscated and given to the local community to either close or run legally.

This may not be perfect, but it would give them all the incentive to sign up. After the two year period ends, anyone caught here illegally would face mandatory jail until there home country takes them back. In some cases, that could mean life in prison. That incentive should keep them out.

Then, at of the end of the two year grace period, free lawyers are given to anyone with these work visas to sue any employee paying less than the minimum wage. Repeated violations, and the business is turned over to the employees, (because the previous owners, board of directors and ceo will be in jail).
Finally, Congress should also pass an immigration reciprocity law, ie. any citizen of another country shall have all of the rights in this country that Americans have in their (the immigrants) home country.
Lets see the foreign governments and other hypocrites screaming for rights just for being here chew on that.

Ron Reale
realetybytes@yahoo.com
realetybytes.townhall.com

Fox should stay home and try to fix the problems in his own country. Mexico is so bad that everyone wants to leave and come here.Perhaps a lady could do a better job running Mexico.

I could care less what Mr. Fox thinks. I think he should be more concern on what goes in Mexico.

I do think that many Americans in this country including some politicians are nothing but a bunch of hypocrites.

We talk about building a fence to protect our borders, but somehow people are still managing to sneek in this country.

There are about 11 million illegals in this country. If no one wants amnesty or some type of road to legalization. Can someone tell how we are going to begin to process 11 million people.

Besides the astronomical cost in terms of manpower and resources. Then what? Are americans going to pick our fruits at the fields? Cut your grass and valet your parking. Sure, not everyone is that works in those fields, but the majority of them are. We just choose to pretend they are not illegal, when its convenient for us. The minute some politician wants to make a name for themselves, we all seem to jump on the bandwagon!!

This dude looks a lot like Queen Elizabeth and the Bushes. I'm starting to believe that they are all related. How do you get different world leaders that look the same?

Why isn't Mexicos president dark skinned like the ones that cross the border?

After reading this, I am joining the bloggers that have realized before me that there is no difference in the 2 parties. Peace loving Liberals?
Funny how Mexican immigration wasn't a problem 25 years ago. Just like Hillary supporters, jumping on any popular bandwagon.
We Americans have so much to learn, but unfortunately, our gluttony takes precedent.

Dumb Fox, what does he know? Afterall, he's just…a former leader of a large North American country. Same goes for Bruce Springsteen and John Fogerty who sang against the war and Bush – nobodies! And former Treasury Secretary, Paul O'Neil who said that Bush, from the very beginning, was intent on removing Saddam Hussein: TRAITOR!! LIBERAL!!And how about Greenspan: just because he presided over the longest economic expansion in American history and served under three presidents – what does he know? Tar and feather any other leader, artist, or economic wonks that have anything bad to say about our beloved W.

I don't even know where to start with this issue. I was appalled when I started reading the comments from people regarding Fox's interview. Those of you who criticize another man's views because they are different than yours. This just solidifies the image the rest of the world has of Americans….ignorant, egotistical, and "cocky." How do we expect to have the support of other nations when some Americans aren't even respectful toward a previous world leader? We all need to realize that we are not going to be the hedgemon in the world forever, and this is going to come as a shock to many people who will not open their eyes and see what is actually going on. As someone who lives on the border, a fence is already in place and it doesn't stop people from trying to earn a couple of dollars a day. Seriously, will anyone here admit to doing hard labor job in 100 degree weather for about $20/day no matter the hours? I don't think so. We cannot criticize Fox for coming forth and saying things that should've been said a long time ago. The fact that a "lady would be [his] choice" does not imply anything. He is not trying to implement his beliefs on anyone, and of course just because he believes this, it doesnt mean you have to! And as far as a corrupt government: Americans should not even start with that because one of the main reasons why it is corrupt and still continues to be is because of Americans. Why does the drug trafficing not stop???? Perhaps because of all the parties where drugs are present. The United States is the main consumer of drugs, and until we decide to stop consuming illegal drugs we have absolutely NO right to look down upon other countries' status that we cause day in and day out. So the next time anyone is at a party where there is marijuana, cocaine, or any other illicit drug remember that you just contributed to a drug cartel, caused someone to die and/or risk their life just to bring you that quick fix! And we call ourselves the country others should emulate?????

I'm mexican, that gives me the right to say what I want about my former president. This man is nowadays seen in Mexico as one of the worst presidents in Mexico's history. He called his goverment "the goverment of change", but he proved to be nothing more than another lame politician. Right now,the mexican legislators want to prosecute this guy for illicit enrichment, and now he thinks he has the right to go to America and tell u who will be your best choice for a president?. This guy has no shame, he's goverment was pretty lame in Mexico. What's next for Fox, try to convince the americans about an immigration reform. You must be tripping on, Fox

Almost ashamed to be American reading these comments.. Obviously freedom of speech is yet another thing too many in America abuse. Speaking like an ignorant fool solves nothing. Ever stop to think that perhaps these leaders 'endorse' to get you to NOT vote for them? Either way you do not have to agree with his opinion any more than you do mine. Like it or not, every one of us benefit from illegal immigrants. A fence will not stop them from coming here because they will find a way when so many companies & people will hire them for cheap labor which they're willing to do to live & support their families. They are human beings & want to better their life. Sounds like the American Dream to me.. Stopping illegal immigration will be as successful as stopping illegal drugs. It will not happen as long as there is demand, resolve & money to be made. There is no simple answer but a good start is to provide a legitimate way for them to work here AND PAY TAXES on what they make. Personally I'd love to see the IRS abolished and replaced with a national sales tax (read up @ fairtax.org for one of the best plans I've seen yet). That way all cash-based income is taxed when spent (or wired to Mexico or wherever) instead of honest tax payers shouldering the entire burden. Yes that includes money made by drug dealers, prostitutes, tips, illegal immigrants along with any other income that is not currently taxed. It's time for everyone here to share the burden. No I'm not saying illegal immigrants should come get a free ride or automatically become citizens but to become an accepted part of society they need to follow the laws and contribute to society. Btw, in my opinion Bush will go down in history as the worst president we've ever had. For the next election, don't vote based on crap info people cram down your throat, especially political ads. Do some research, consider the source and go vote. And take a friend, even if they don't share your views & vote for someone else.

Linda, form NY.
no matter how right you are, you cant say that in this forum, you're to stupid to postulate that opinion, at leat thats what Ramon in mex city thinks of you(and me. I love how alot of you hide your racism behind multi culturalism, in your opinions we can only be diverse when we learn to speak spanish, not when they learn to speak english. man am i stupid.

I normally don't comment on articles, but reading some of the comments here make me sick. It's so sad how ignorant and racist some Americans can be. With the exception of Native Americans, every person in this country is either an immigrant or a decendant of immigrants. In addition, if you've ever eaten at a restaurant or needed construction or yard work done, who is doing these jobs? If we close the borders, there will be a shortage of labor and the price of commodities will rise. Then we'll be having American's complaining about the higher cost of leaving.

And to answer the question- "Why should we care what the former President of Mexico thinks?" -Because it's called "Foreign Relations." The reason we are constantly facing terror threats is because we don't work with foreign nations. We just push our beliefs against them. Mexico is our neighboring country and we should be working with them to find a solution to the illegal immigration problem.

Fox/Clinton,
Sad comentary that a illeagal mexican ruler can recieve air time to promote his BOOK. While LK. does his be -nice song and dance to this Dictator. What a shame that anyone would really care but the illeagals that will vote for the free ride as well.

I am working two jobs, and find this a slap in the face to let Mr. Fox
think that the American Workers really give a flyin ……., and if Hillary Clinton is needing his backing then let him stand on the podium with her. I am sure that will help get her the election …not.

If the U.S. government really wanted to keep illegal immigrants out they would. But it turns its head away because the U.S. economy needs them. We used slavery to build this country and since then we've been addicted to cheap laborers that have no rights.

If we kick them out who's going to replace them? NOT ME.. I'm not going to pick apples in 100 degree heat even if it payed 50K a year.

Long live our hypocrisy!! HAHAHA

On behalf of clear thinking and decent Mexicans I would like to apologize to all Americans for the stupidities uttered by the inept and corrupt ex-president of Mexico. The guy is a total jerk. He will go down in history as the worst president our poor country ever had.

Xochiti, and Jorge. just shut up please, im so proud of you jorge you made despite what the white man took from you. the fact still remains you wouldnt be half of what you are in mexico, you came here to make yourself great, and now you 're gonna call everyone else ignorant or racist, go figure give someone rights and they will abuse them. Xochiti, if mexico is so great and if we should listen to what vicente has to say then why did Jorge have to come here to get an education, you can shut up now please, you're just mad at me because when it gets dark here lights come on.

Just in case I made a false assumption concerning Adrian,the disillusioned idiot,it is possible that you're not foreign born,but might have been born in AMERICAAAAA!!!! If that's the case,then you're a bigger dumbass than I originally assumed.Love ya…

Its Amazing the level of ignorance that has been plastered on this site. These comments reiterate the prevelant world that for the most part American citizens are among the least Articulate and Educated people of the so called developed World most of you can not even muster to really express what it is your in disagreemnet with, you just insult and shove off the opinion of a well educated Yale graduate who was a leader of an entire nation, an Executive at Coca-Cola, Oh and the fact that he is kind of an American as his Grandfather actually left Cincinnati, OH to persue a better life in Mexico.

PS. To the red neck inbreds that slept through American History, the South Lost, and am now convinced intelligence the reason why.

VIVA VICENTE FOX

This is simple, he is correct and you don't want to believe it, so you attack him, well, face it he is correct.

Saludos y que Viva Fox !

Senior Fox needs to keep his meaningless, stupid opnions regarding anything American to him self. He was a very poor, incompetent president of a very, very corrupt country. his meddeling in U.S. politics is outrageous! He needs to take a good long look at what he did, or better yet, did not do for his own country. he is a selfish person who admires other selfish people like Carter and Clinton. Neither of those idiots really protected America. One discraced the White House and the other wanted to give it to Mexico. So please, Fox is only trying to push his book sales. The female Clinton will only harm America further. Let her become president od Mexico!

Shout out to my german blog bro Adrian,right on man! Your the kind of leftist socialist/nazi I can did deal with.You did the right thing, and I appreciate you for it.Now if more foreign born idiots like yourself,and the rest of you AMERICAAAAAA!!!!! hating leftist would follow herr dumbass's lead,and pack up and leave my beloved country,I would be very happy.Thanks to you,my krautish brother,enjoy your new/old homeland of Yourapean on my flag.Nothing but love for ya jerryboy.YO!PEACEOUTTTTTTT!!!!

To those who encourage travel as if it will cause people to embrace non-protectionist thinking:

First,, what about America do you folks think is not deserving of protection?

Second, I have traveled extensively and I found myself apologizing for the actions of American businessmen and political leaders. Plus,, I acted as if I were a guest in these countries,, as well I should! Not as if I were entitled to their hospitality and respect but rather as if I should earn it.

Of course he wants someone who thinks that English should not be our official language. Wake up America! Your kids are starting to speak spanish and Mexican flags are flying above Old Glory.

I watched this twice and still cant make sense out of the whole interview,except that he likes the clintons.I voted for mr clinton but this time the mrs will not be getting my vote.No one except the person who is willing to do something about the illegal aliens will get my vote.

For all of you who bad mouth our President (Bush), and praise Fox – Pack your things, learn to speak Spanish and move to Mexico.

Our President is not perfect, but he is the President of the United States. Let's give him that respect.

Let's not let other countries dictate how we should enforce our immigration laws and run our country.

Stop the Mexicanization of the United States!

Shouldn't this windbag be addressing the need for building up his own countries economy and the continued need to fight corruption in Mexicon??

America it appears hasn't changed. Do we dare return back to the dark days of discrimination and brutality just because a person is of a different skin complexion or nationality? The brutally honest truth of this whole debate does not lie with the Mexican immigrants who come here–it lies right here with us Americans.

Mexicans for years in their own country have had to deal with an economy that doesn't work for them. It's amazing that Mexico's biggest crop–CORN is not even allowed to be sold to the Mexican people without a tax on it. Mexico imports the majority of its biggest natural crop FROM THE UNITED STATES. So what's happening is Mexican grown corn is more expensive than the imported corn from the US, even though corn is ABUNDANT in Mexico. Who is getting the shaft here?

The ironic part of the whole deal is Mexicans are actually coming here to be paid a slave wage to pick a crop that is decimating their own econony.

How can you possibly blame the Mexican people for wanting to leave a terrible situation like that. Americans can't have it both ways. You can't have cheap crops, cheap labor and no immigrants. The truth of the matter is if you actually paid Americans to do these jobs PRICES WOULD GO THROUGH THE ROOF. I guess no one took an economics class. When people put a price tag on something LABOR COSTS are factored into that price. You can't have cheap merchandise and pay someone 14 dollars an hour to pick apples.

Most people won't admit that they don't care if the Hispanic person who is serving them their food is being underpaid. Or if the person in the kitchen preparing the food is legal. Or if the dishwasher working 14 hours a day has health benefits. They are only concerned if this person is adding to the cost of their visit. If they feel the person is not adding to the cost of their visit, they are totally fine with them working there.

Please let us not revert back to the dark days of America and find a way to allow these proud hardworking people to legally integrate into our society. We need Mexicans just as much as they need us. We have a carefully balanced symbiotic relationship, which means one can't survive without the other. There is no question that Americans WILL NOT DO THE JOBS that these "dirty criminals" take. Last I checked criminals didn't want to WORK and stay out of the way of police and society.

After reading 98% of the comments by these so called "First World" enlightened American "citizens", I have come away with a confirmation regarding the folks who claim such self-righteous indignation as a family value.

You are aLL probably for the Iraq war, cant even remember who we fought in WW2, or have the vaguest idea what results from a nuclear exchange, since so many of you believe that "Nucking" everyone that doesn't agree with us is the answer to all our problems. Ignorance, fear, racism, bias, arrogance, blindness, mean spiritedness, sense of entitlement, and GRAND SCALE XENOPHOBIC vile ARE NOT what our country was founded on. I am a proud American (USA citizen is better suited, since America starts at Tierra del Fuego, Argentina and ends at the North Pole; first lesson in geography to "Y'all"), and I thank God that the majority of our citizens do NOT share your disgusting views and outright racism. I can see that if Mexico and it's people did everything PERFECT, it would still not be enough for these yahoos to respect the country or its people (period), and never will be. What does this mean in the grander scale? BASICALLY, no one cares what you think!!! You idiots will never change and your vile does nothing but diminish you, as well as expose your own insecurities and inferiority complex'. I have a feeling that the hate you "throw up" is not limited towards Mexicans. I am sure that these issues carry on to most of your personal lives, and affect your everyday view of your surroundings. Go back to your twelve packs, and your Rush Limbaugh; keep lying to yourselves and I am sure that everything will be A OK!!!

Joel Chavez

In a statement last week Mr. Fox called our government uncompassionate and said the illegals are "valuable people"…obviously Mexico doesn't find them to be very valuable or they would be fighting for those people to stay in their country, create jobs for them, and make a life better for their "valuable people". Instead, Mr. Fox wants those people to be able to stay here, work, and send their U.S. $$ to Mexico.
Illegals are not just Mexican…I have been in the immigration sector for years and can tell you that the rate of people staying illegally on non-immigrant visas from every country of the world is as frightening as illegals entering through our open borders. And, yes, people from the middle east ARE crossing our Southern border illegally. I know of at least 2 Syrians who have crossed and can guarantee that is the tip of the iceberg. We NEED a fence, more border patrol officers, and local law enforcement to be able to arrest illegals even if they are stopped for a minor traffic violation – no matter what country they are from!
Mr. Fox's opinions carry no weight with me. Like all politicians, he is in it for his own agenda.

Isn't it nice that we get to here what this ex president Mexico wants. Who cares?? This another confirmation that American citizens are under attack from Mexico and all its' free roaming people here illegaly. It is again proof positive that Mexico is neither a friend nor an ally to the US. We need to keep building the fence to keep out whoever isn't permitted here by law. There is nothing racist or xenophobic about asserting our national sovreignity by securing our borders.
There are plenty of decent hard working folks waiting in line to come here without sneaking in.

To those that feel some of us are being "hateful" etc., perhaps some of us wouldn't feel that way if immigrants went through the proper and legal process of becoming citizens, unlike the method Mr. Fox was encouraging.

Think about it.

We pay taxes on our income, etc. while illegals come here, work and don't pay a dime, yet they want all the rights and priviledges that a U.S citizen has?!?

No other country allows that, but we [the U.S] are supposed to bend over and be Mexico's suckers? I think not!

When illegals become legal citizens, then they might have reason to complain. Until then, zip it.

it is funny how so many of you talk about mexico and saying how terrible it is and yet if the keep there pace of improvement up they will surpass the united states in about 10 years. So many of you forget that your parent, grandparents, great-grandparents made the same trip to this country. Due to the fact they didnt have the chance do make in there country. Maybe because they were not educated or whatever they deal maybe. for those who have never been to mexico dont talk. Most of you that claim that you are americans. Ask your self this what have you done for your country to begin with. I think it is safe to say nothing. I am an American that has been living in Mexico City for five years. i served america on many fronts. I see why the country is going down hill you have to many uneducated people that live there.

I find it quite sad myself that I had to read through about 20 comments before I heard a just opinion of any relevance towards this interview. America is extremely racist when it wants to be, and sadly this is an issue that is said to be done with here in the states a long time ago. Wake up America, realize that we as a nation must focus on the tasks of today, and know that problems old and new must be rectified. However, the bashing of an ex Head of a nation is not how one goes about doing that. We are supposed to be well educated, free speaking individuals. Lets not show the world how racist we can be. We as a country are a child in comparison to the rest of this world. We don't know it all, and we sure as heck do a good job of faking that fact. Let us realize that we as a very young nation have problems of our own, and instead of talking and only talking of them, take action with a clear headed well thought out perspective. For we are all human, and it shouldn't matter where it is that we came from. Without diversity breeds ignorance of the unknown, and that America is what we should be ashamed of that we as Americans let ourselves think and act in such an ill mannered way. Let us remember what this nation was founded on, and where we all truly come from. We are all children of the world. America just happens to be our neighborhood, and in this neighborhood let us do away with all that is bad, and let shine all that is good. Remember America, that we all have to live on the same block.

"President Bush gets respect wherever he goes…"

HA!!

Hillary Clinton = America's Eva Peron. If Hillary is elected make way for the coming North American Union!

UNBELIEVABLE.
You all make me so sad. So much ignorance in this country.

Wow, as I read all the ignorant comments here, I am reminded why I left the US and am now living in Germany, which even though it suffered through Nazi fascism, is actually more democratic and filled with more intelligent-minded citizens than the good old USA.

Most Americans, moreover, can't even speak any language other than English and most of those, on top of that, can't even speak English well, as is demonstrative by the postings on here. You people who wrote comments on here need to go back to high school and actually get a diploma this time. Thereafter, maybe the comments you write here won't be so revealing of the fact most of you had a C average in school and flunked Spanish with flying colors.

UNTIL I STARTED READING THESE BLOGS, I HAD NO IDEA THAT THERE ARE SO MANY STUPID PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY.

Posted By HAWK ,TEXAS : October 9, 2007 1:52 pm

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Yes, it is amazing that there are actually people who don't know how to turn off the CAPS LOCK key. Stupidity abounds, HAWK.

Vincente Fox is a complete disgrace. Please CNN, don't give this moron any more attention – just shut him down.

There is no way I would ever spend a single buck to buy a your book Mr. Ex-President. Interesting your position of wanting to stick your nose in fixing US immigration laws. How about you trying help fix the ones of your country? Why did you not answer the email question about Mexico getting the bill for healthcare expenses incurred by your paisans in America? Every single question you were asked you just responded with bla bla bla. Non sense.

Wow…so many hateful, ignorant people.

I used to scoff at those who say Americans are "rude", but after perusing the 'net the past few years, it's more than apparent that a great deal of us are just that.

Grow up, those of you who have nothing but insults for Vicente Fox.

Common courtesy really is something us Americans are lacking these days.

It seems contradictory that the same people that advocate free trade and unfettered international access for goods, are also the ones that wants to restrict the free movement of people. Let's face it, the American economy needs the work of these immigrants, and the only way of ensuring our nation's security is by implementing a safe and legal way for the country to benefit from their labor.
demanding that a wall be built between nations sounds more like the solution of a totalitarian state (think East Germany) than that of the world's best example of a free society.

Reading the bulk of these comments, I feel ashamed that these people are "fellow citizens." To listen to them, one would think that their families were here before Native Americans were.

It is no wonder why we are embroiled around the world in "tar babies" formed from our own stupidity.

I've seen Vicente Fox speak. He is eloquent and has some good observations we would do well to listen to.

As far as the situation between the USA and Mexico, anyone who was not ignorant of history would know who is responsible for this relationship, starting with stealing 1/2 of their country to intervening in coups against their government to setting up the assassination of one.

But nobody cares about that, either. We would rather continue to mortgage our children's future for whims, wars, and oil. In the meantime, nobody knows anything but us, who have learned nothing and have forgotten nothing.

Amigos and amigas, I sincerely apologize. Vicente Fox is a fine man. I suppose this will cause a run on pillowcases in many circles, but I'm gonna sit under the tree in the schoolyard and tell you I love your country. You are most welcome in mine, too.

This is America not Mexico. We don't care what the U.S ex-presidents have to say so Fox is totally irrelevant. Only King would waste an hour asking him his opinion. Fox, like Bill Clinton, continues to crave the media spotlight much the same as Paris Hilton et al do the same.

The anti-Hillary posters are pinning the hate'o'meter on this one! To my friends of Mexican descent-our country is about half/half.The blue states are primarily open-minded and the red ones are just an embarrassment to the civilized world. We're trying to stop using petro-chemicals in our food so this problem will die off in a few generations. Bear with us,and rest assured that this scrutiny of their bigotry helps to make them irrelevant. We need to keep the spotlight on the lunatic fringe.

Ruben of Glendale, CA:

America is one of the most tolerant nations on earth. No other country has welcomed more immigrants to it's shores than the USA.

30% of those in American prisons are illegal immigrants. They're not all coming here to pick tomatoes.

In this age of terrorism, America MUST know who is emigrating here. This isn't racism; it's safety and common sense.

I hope Mr. Fox would comment on the terrible corruption, poverty, and terror present in the glorious, perfect country of Mexico

If this nut-job is endorsing a "lady" for president that's enough for me to not vote for her……

Religion, values and guided by God? This is NOT Hillary Clinton

Mexico is really not an ally of the United States but really just not an enemy, either. Vicentes Fox praises the Democrats probably to cover for his own sins and because of his foolish immigration policies of open borders.

He praises Carter and Clinton and doesn't bother to say anything about Bush Sr or Reagan (now deceased).

So Fox thinks a lady would be nice in the White House. Sorry; we don't have one running!

Not only is Mr. Bush a cocky and insulated person from what I've read in these comments, so are many of the people in this country. Bush didn't know what globalization was in the presidential debates; it appears that he is not alone! This ignorant attitude got us four more years of Shrubbery and his Branches…..let's hope our collective intelligence can do better! Let's listen to what the "global"
community thinks and try to regain respect some respect this next election. It is sorely needed. Look around!

Wow, so many comments that border on xenophobia, bigotry and even sexism!!!

I hope they do not represent the broad spectrum of the American public. Have we become so insular that we disrespect a foreign leader who just voiced an opinion on the US election in response to an interviewer's question????

BTW, for those who do not travel and may not know this, the Clintons are the most popular US presidential couple since the Kennedys. It is the hope of the majority of people overseas that the Democrats, and Hillary in particular, win the presidential election. Fox is just one of many with a similar opinion.

Immigrants from Mexico have been coming here way before Fox's time. Fox was the first Mexican president chosen by their people in a non-fixed election. He fixed and changed a lot of things, and improved their economy.
But Rome wasn't built in a day. Their gov. needs to continue improving things there so they won't come here.
His opinion is JUST an opinion. It's all it is.

First of all, America is a continent, not a country. With that out of the way… The United States needs to accept that they NEED the labor provided by the illegal immigrants since they fill jobs that the proud US population rejects in favor of social security and unemployment hand-me-downs from an over budgeted economy that owes more money to the world than the next ten countries put together. The fact that it is President Fox is the one saying these things makes no difference, facts are facts, and the United States lacks will always need the labor. The fact that Mexico's economy is in such a bad condition is a blessing in disguise for the US because people in Mexico are so needy that they are willing to cross into a country that publicly antagonizes them yet privately abuses the system by hiring them at below minimum wage and almost criminal conditions.

By the way, it's not only Hillary that supports a change in the immigration policy, Bush was also very much in favor of it, and if Bush figured it out…

Have fun with your debates, but at least accept that those of you against illegal immigrants get many benefits from it, including lower prices in your over-consumed products and better quality of life. Let’s not by hypocrites.

Enjoy.

Its amazing reading all these comments how much hate, intolerants, and ignorance there still is in America. The same insults African-Americans have had to deal with all their lives. A few Americans struggle therefore they need to blame everybody else besides themselves. I’m the son of Mexican immigrates that have worked hard all their lives (40+ yrs) and paid their fare share of taxes. Never asked for or received any government assistants and proud of it. Yes, they even paid for family health insurance…amazing. Thanks to them I completed my BBA and MBA and now work for a securities/investments firm helping them with their Latin-American operation. You haters need to ask yourself what have you done for yourself and your family. What have you done to better this great country? Spread more hate and ignorance! Can’t tolerate different points of view? Can’t stand seeing other people progress? And we wonder why so many around the world either hate or have a bad view of Americans….I know, I know…who cares what the world things….this is America……etc…etc…..

A "male" and former President whose administration failed wants a "female" President for a nation other than his own to tackle the immigration problem that starts at the root – his country -on American television promoting his book so he can acquire more of the much sought after "Dollares"! Hmmmmmm

This guy is a loser and ran a very corrupt government…Please go away

UNTIL I STARTED READING THESE BLOGS, I HAD NO IDEA THAT THERE ARE SO MANY STUPID PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY.

I cannot begin to describe how much it hurts me to read these hatefull, ignorant and ellitist comments by the American public. You really need to travel abroad and interact with other people to trully appreciate how wonderful this country is and to fully appreciate living here. First off, not all of us Mexican ILLEGAL immigrants cause havoc in the country. I came here illegally and now I've worked hard to get my residency and to educate myself. Currently I'm in medical school and proud to prove wrong all of your ignorant, racist minds. I have more class because I've overcome your hatred than many of you ever will and there are many more like me who gladly prove you wrong every day.

Pleeeez!

Let's recount: A "male" and former President suggesting another country, not his own, having a female President; His administration failed in Mexico; a country that needs to look at the root of why its natives want to leave it; and promoting his book for the coveted Dollar! Hmmmmmmm.

So many of the responses highlight the close-minded, protectionist attitudes of so many Americans. Sad. Open up your minds for once. Or maybe read a book.

Why would you edit out the questions asked at the end of the interview? These questions and the responses are of utmost importance to this country. Whether you are conscious of it or not you are helping the globalists…please grow a conscience.

Rod

I do not know how a ex-president from mexico can tell us how to handle a mess he helped create.
It's like the "Fox" telling the farmer how to run the hen house.

why are so many of you bitter and angry? I love Fox…he was Mexico's Clinton. He broke 70 years of the same party rule….just like Mrs. Clinton will break the Republican error – I mean era. Relax people!

Unfortunately is true. We don't need Mexico's former president to come here and tell us what to do. When in fact he couldn't solve many of the problems that he faced during his term as president. He said he was going to persuade more investors to think about Mexico to establish their business.He failed. he did because he couldn't do anything about the drug dealing. About the violence that Mexican mafias currently have. All this is a huge point against Vicente's presidency. He commited himself that he was going to change all that.To create more employment and stop all corruption. All this corruption and attitude had been going on for more than 75 years with the other presidents that had won with the PRI political party. He finally was a hope by winning with a different party, by presenting good campaign objectives. But none of this happened. Now there is nothing else that he can offer not even his oppinion. Mexico's people doesnt even believe on him. They never did after his two first years.

I am a mexican national, live in Mexico, and watch cnn by satellite. After watching last night interview, I realized various thing.
It is amazing to see so much ignorance… this country is where the level of education is so high that you have bloggers with 19th & 20th century minds responding to this article.
Yes, Vicente Fox is not and was not the answer for Mexico's problem. How can turn around a country and an economy that's been corrupt and crooked for 75 years.
I could care less who wins the U.S. elections, the future president like Bush, will not do anything regarding amnesty or legal immigration. There is just too many narrow minded, racist, and uneducated americans to prevent any of this.
By the way, 90% of the responses in this article are incredibly clueless about Mexico as are much of the right-wing radio host and fox channel news analysts.

As a Mexican-American, its very sad to read how according to the majority of comments America has nothing but ignorant and racist opinions toward other people other than their own, even though I dont agree with such racist comments I was raised with the ideal of respecting everyone's opinion, its called being open minded and respectful. And it would be good to read about the topics before judging on them, although I dont completely agree with many things that Fox had said or done, I still think he did pretty good things for the Mexican people, its just impossible that a country that has been ruled by corruption for 80 years can be fixed in 10. Which leads me to the next topic, there are professionals (ie. doctors) who have to work as taxi drivers over there, or as "illegals" here in the US just because most of the good paid positions (regardless of education) are open to people who have connections with other people (its all politics). Which brings me to the next topic, NOT ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS are "criminals" or "dirty" like some people in this blog made them look. And to finalize, WAKE UP AMERICA, its sad to see such a beautiful multi-cultural country become more and more ignorant with time. READ BEFORE YOU SPEAK PEOPLE. Thanks.

Who cares what this guy thinks?
Posted By josh : October 9, 2007 1:21 pm

He led an entire nation, what have you done?

These comments seethe of racism, discrimination and arrogant supremacy.

Other than that, yeah I do agree that Vicente Fox is an idiot.

Yay! America! We're the best! Mexico doesn't have an economy! Great attitudes.

He couldn't take care of his own country when he was the president, why should we listen to him?? We'll only become a loser if we listen to a loser.

Fox, just take care of your own country and economy and DON'T send your citizens here illegally! Period!

PS Chris from Las Vegas,

I dare you to find anything less hypocritical than typing the phrase "two-bit" onto an internet forum. Good job cowboy!

To the people who are trying to comment on the border of mexico no matter what fence u build across MEXICO.We are still going to make a way to get threw. U all talking bout keeping terrorism out Then somebody should build a fence around the white house to keep them torrorist out as well. Just think in 15 to 20yrs there is going to be MORE MEXICAN THAN ANY OTHRE RACE……. COMING FROM A TRU MEXICAN.

Who cares what this guy thinks?

Mexician males have a long history of treating females much worse than 2nd class citizens and he needs to take care of Mexico's problems and keep his criminals in Mexican jails instead of exporting them to the U.S.

Sure he does…so his corrupt government can push off more of it's ignorant and criminal population on the US…

Posted By steve, phoenix,az : October 9, 2007 12:34 pm

Your right this country does not need any more ignorant people, as people like you make sure we have a constant supply. The fact that someone does not speak our language does not make them ignorant, it merely places them at a disadvantage. Poverty is also not a sign of ignorance, look at yourself for instance you are more then likely a middle classed American yet you reek of ignorance. America has the highest percentage of its (not it's as that stands for it is) population in prison , jail, or on some form of probation something that cannot be solely attributed to the immigrant population.

While I am not a supporter of the former Mexican President I would hope that we would not judge an entire country by their former President. Shoot I am a proud American but i prey that I am not judged by the actions of President Bush. While I to believe that Mexico's government is corrupt and has many issues, one should also look at our government before passing judgment. For example who is getting all the contracts to rebuild Iraq?

America is a great country,the fact that one is given a forum to express their views is but one example of that greatness, even if people use that freedom to be ignorant… good day

Too late Senor Fox…you had your chance and you did nothing to help the people of Mexico. Nobody cares about your opinions regarding US policy so take your book tour elsewhere.

Fox and all previous Mexican presidents have a strategy to overtake the United States by smuggling as many illegal people as possible to the US soil. They do understand that America (they use our generosity as a key) like or dislike will be forced to accept them or otherwise will be condemned by the world because they think we separate parents from kids bla bla bla.

Enough is enough. If our next president is allowing more people to come illegally, then within the next few years America will become a third country. I am sure you all guys know about this. Let's do something to prevent this happen. God bless America.

The list of Hillary supporters/advisors continues to grow:

Hsu, Berger, Fox, Jameson…

Now we understand the allure???

Why doesnt he say Hillary. She's got the endorsement From Al-qaeda,Iran,North Korea,now Mexico. Our Enemies love her, Mexico's Government loves her so we can educate,give healthcare, and the Democrats the majority where ever illegals reside.

Is there a reason why we should care what the former president of Mexico thinks . . . about anything?

Sure he does…so his corrupt government can push off more of it's ignorant and criminal population on the US. We all know Hillary will welcome all those who seek to enter the country and work for minimum wage (as if NAFTA didn't do enough damage to our economy) to please her New World Order cronnies and screw us all into paying for their healthcare and anything else they need.

Posted By steve, phoenix,az : October 9, 2007 12:34 pm

If I’m not mistaken "The New World Order" was a Republican invented term. Do your homework. Everybody hates the immigrants, what about hating the American companies that hire them so your fruits, vegetable, and Hotel services are cheaper. No wonder all of negative comments come from the states with the lowest education stats in the country.

Yes, I'd like to see a woman in the white house too — but it isn't Hillary Clinton. The fact that Vicente Fox did not come out and say her name tells me he feels the same way — just not Hillary!!!

Well said, Q. Christian Atlanta GA. It appears that the politicians of this country have succeeded in getting the country to split up in to two camps; and everyone in those camps have the notion that you’re either with us or against us. This is a flawed and childish notion. As a young adult who understands that because you don't agree with someone doesn't make that person "bad" or "evil" it is frankly, shameful that many in this country have lost that realization. I read an article today that said "the greatest threat to Democracy is Democracy itself." Please people, stop being close minded about everything, put some intellectual thought into the positions you assume.

Something tells me Hillary doesn't need Fox's help. What the heck is it with foreign leaders voicing their opinions on the 2008 election? First Castro pointed out that a Clinton/Obama ticket would be winning, and now this. What's next? Óscar Berger rooting for a Gravel/Paul Unity08.com ticket victory? "Only a centrist can reclaim America's glory and keep ties with Guatemala strong. Greenspan agrees with me…"

Edwards must be happy to have Fox in his corner.

it is becoming apparent to me that a lot of people just don't get it… Bush is right at least on the issue of illegal workers.
Our vegetable crops are not going to get picked, our roofs will not be repaired, and our highways are not going to be fixed with this generation of fat, lazy, and indifferent American citizens. This land was founded by by our hard working immigrant ancestors, but the work ethic needed to do the tough jobs in this country died with them. We need migrant labor laws that work!!!

I hope the political leaders of our neighboring countries (Vicente Fox, Fidel Castro, etc) have an effect on the election.

I hope the candidates THEY endorse are rejected by the American people.

Wow– amazing. Fox was not the best leader of Mexico, but he sure has some things about the U.S. right. It amazes me, however, that so much racism has been directed at this article from the responses below. I am sorry, but making fun of Fox because of the Mexican economy, or commenting about immigrants as if they are one big mindless group of bloodsuckers, is racist and hateful.
Oh, and Fox is right about Bush's "cowboy" act. Bush isn't even from Texas originally.

Vincente Fox should have spent his Presidency making Mexico a better place for Mexicans to live AND WORK. We don't need to import their problems, poverty, or people.

The building of a fence between our two countries can't happen fast enough for me.

I wouldn't select Hillary Clinton for kindergarten teacher, let alone President. Roy of New Orleans is right: The Democrats have nominated wishy-washy and wooden losers for past two elections (and many elections before, I might add), but they are certainly not going to gain any ground by nominating one of the most divisive personalities to hit politics in a long time. I just wish their leadership would admit that they REALLY want Republicans to win, and then dissolve the party so that a REAL opposition party can emerge.

Maybe Senor Fox would like to make a late night visit to the White House to visit Hillary.

There is not one lady running for the presidency; Giuliani is the other. He often likes to dress as a lady and a drag queen!!!
I seriously hope he was not referring to that "lady".

as a hispanic totally immersed in the american culture, I'm proud of my heritage and accomplishments in this beautiful country, not all people come to this country to ask for food stamps and government assistance. Just open your mind and don't take Fox's comments personal.

Sure he does…so his corrupt government can push off more of it's ignorant and criminal population on the US. We all know Hillary will welcome all those who seek to enter the country and work for minimum wage (as if NAFTA didn't do enough damage to our economy) to please her New World Order cronnies and screw us all into paying for their healthcare and anything else they need.

I had no intention to vote for Hillary Clinton, but this has strengthened my resolve. I’m going to volunteer and actively participate in the Republican nominee’s campaign if she is nominated by the Democrats.

I’m truly tired of George Bush, and would gladly vote for a Democratic candidate, but if they insist on running another winner like Gore, Kerry and now Hillary, I just can’t support them. Nor will I support John Edwards. The Democrats are going to have to come up with a decent candidate, or I really don’t think they’ll win again.

Anyway, Hillary Clinton.. NO WAY!

If vicente wanted to fix the immigration policy of the US he would have fixed mexico, so that way about 10 million of his countrymen wouldnt be comming here for work. Who cares what his opinion is, he is a hypocrite whos number one export was his poor countrymen, and his number one import was the money his people sent back to mexico. How bout we run america the same way he ran mexico, into the dirt.

Wow it really amazes me how respectful Americans are of foreign heads of state. The President of Iran was blasted before a speech that he was invited to attend something no other country would have done to President Bush. Now on here we have the former Mexican President being called "two-bit loser" all because he said he wants a lady in the White House. Americans where has our hospitality gone?

I wish all the people who thinks that the immigration problem started with Vincente Fox would rewind back to the Reagan era and remember that the problem was so bad Ronald Reagan had to give blanket AMNESTY TO ALL THE ILLEGALS that were here. If my memory serves me right Vincente Fox was NOT THE PRESIDENT of Mexico at that time.

Stop spewing hatred at everyone just because they are supporting Hillary. It really shows your ignorance. I wonder when Americans lost the idea that being respectful to a statesman regardless of your views of their politics or actions was a bad thing.

President Bush gets respect wherever he goes and it's not because he commands the most powerful army in the world, it's because the people he is speaking to at least have the decency to be polite and listen to what the man has to say.

Let's erase the idea that many people around the world have of Americans as being rude and arrogant and start practicing some humility.

Its sad to read all these comments, Vicente Fox is just another human being exposing his ideas of how US and Mexico can benefit from each other… While in our comments instead of stating our ideas, we're just stating that we're racists as hell and that we are close minded in what globalization means… Americans WAKE UP!!!

oooh! Let's vote Hillary in because that's what MEXICO wants..

Looser endorsement.

Whoever gets in needs to keep building the fence between Mexico and America to safeguard our population from terrorism.
Posted By Rurik, St. Paul, MN : October 9, 2007 11:26 am

What point are you trying to prove? Are you saying that the Taliban and Al Qaeda are actually operating in Mexico? We haven't checked their, but I do believe they are still in the Middle East. The worst thing we get from Mexico is a few poor people looking to support their families. Could any of you live off seven dollars a day? That's how poor they are. And what has Fox (or his successor) done to amend the Mexican economy? Probably wouldn't have so many immigrants if the Mexican government would just put more effort into its domestic policies.

viva fox

Gee! That cinches it for me! I'm switching from Ron Paul to Hillary!
Maybe larry king and CNN can find out who the ex-president of Portugal is supporting. That would be important too!

Yes, of course he wants to see Hillary as President.

He also wants Americans to continue subsidizing CHEAP LABOR for businesses while illegal aliens send $20 billion back to Mexico.

He is an elitist HYPOCRITE that lobbys against our weak immigration laws while his own country practices INHUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICIES!

Mexico is an elitist and corrupt nation.

This guy has to be kidding me. Nothig against Mrs. Clinton, she has as good a shot of anyone to win. But this guy is a joke. Talk about human rights issues. The Mexican economy is in the tank and all of his people come here to work so they can support their families. This guy is a major disappointment and if the Mexican government was not so corrupt they would not have people fleeing their country to come here to work.

Isn't this the guy who had eating out of his hand and kissing his ass the whole time he was president??

What a shock……and I suppose he endorsed spanish as America's official language while he was at it. I swear, there is no where to run from the disaster that awaits us…can anyone say, "Third world country?"

Tell him Edwards is as close as we have.

I wonder if he supports her because of immigration or because of the North American Union. Am I the only person that's horrified of this woman?

He likes the lady because she was behind the disaster we call NAFTA

There you go America!! Beware of Hillary Clinton. If this man endorses a woman, then what's up his sleeves? Flood America with ILLEGALS. We have enough problems already from the illegal aliens. Too many violence already. Since when did this man start choosing for America? His motives are clear. Tell him to go home.

this comment might have something to do with the fact that Mr. Fox's wife wanted to run for president of Mexico

President Fox and President Bush need to reflect on the fact that we might need a number of workers due to labor needs because we presently, possibly have a shortage of them. Housing, health care, education, etc. are all important factors that branch out from any immigration flow though. If 400,000 come temporarily into the country for any length of time and many come illegally but permanently into the US, they multiply the population and there's possible excesses of unskilled, unmotivated or homeless people to add to the population. The US can't absorb the cost and manpower for added crime, domestic violence, government assistance, large families, etc. that comes with the situation. Some of the immigrants aren't comfortable and go the way of alcohol, drugs, or gangs to fill up their spare time. Vehicles and homes aren't always maintained. If they're in the US illegally, they can't go through ordinary channels to prove themselves as caring citizens. The ones that make their home here now want to flaunt the Mexican flag here? That's not healthy for anyone. Please have President Fox and President Bush at least cover where each flag belongs. Fly them close together along the border? Good Mexican laws and life should be instilled in Mexico. Good US laws and life are attempted to be instilled in the United States. Once President Bush is less busy with the country, the wars, his citizens, etc. maybe he'll have a few minutes to get horse-riding techniques from the President who takes time to write a book while in office? US companies have moved there causing problems for US families. Please leave the pettiness to the paparazzi? Maybe the responsible legal immigrants can help each country solve pending issues without "power issues".

And of course, when Fox indicates that xenophobia and fear are dictating American immigration policy, the masses jump all over themselves to prove him right. Just read reading the first responses is a testament to that and to American intellect. It's as if Americans want to "out-macho" the Mexicans to prove their "machismo."

This guy Fox does amazing work. The same day he was on Larry King he nailed up a whole deck for $33 and a bucket of KFC. I highly recommend him to everyone

Way to go V. Fox! We definitely need a Lady (Hillary) in the White House and Bill Clinton is definitely an inspiration. To the previous comments: enough with the anti-immigration and prejudice rhetoric!

Who gives a crap who Fox wants? I mean really. Why did he not fix the corruption in Mexico and make it a great place to live? This is not the United States of Mexico. Shut your mouth Fox.

Another reason not to vote for her…Like we needed any more.

sorry senor, we don't have a lady running.

President Fox is used to being around strong women, he's married to one. Marta Sahagun, the daughter of a physician, was an English professor at La Salle University. When she ran for mayor of Celaya (she lost), she met Fox and he became her second husband. Marta was as controversial as First Lady as Hillary was in her time. Marta even thought of running for president after her husband's term ended but desisted after encountering strong opposition from various sources, including her own party.

The former president of a 3rd world economy, a country whose citizens desperatly break laws to escape their country to live in ours, a country with huges expanses of lawless territory, a country whose muderous drug kingpins slaughter police and military without repercussions, a country with rampant corruption, a country with uncontrolled garbage and pollution issues, etc…etc..consider the source before listening to his words of wisdom.

So far Castro and Fox support Clinton…does that say anything about her views? America is in for a rude awakening.

Ex-Mexican President, Vicente Fox, wants a woman in the House?

Tell him ex-Representative Foley isn't interested in running…..

Well jeeze, we DEFINITELY SHOULD CARE about what the former MEXICAN president thinks we should put in office of OUR COUNTRY. Good headline.

Can someone please tell me what Finland thinks of our current trading policy?

And someone please find an interviewee from MOzambique on the subject of the American Schooling system, STAT!

i don't agree that it's clear that he means Hillary, the woman who showed American women to stand by thier men no matter what type of STD he gives you, no matter how degraded he makes you feel, no matter how badly he treats you. She is no lady, she is an example of one of the biggest plagues of American Women today.

Who does this idiot think he is? He dishes our country, he dishes our President, now he states his preference for our leadership! Shame on CNN for giving this guy a platform to promote your liberal agenda. You are disgusting.

Wow. The ex-President of Mexico wants someone in the White House who supports open borders.

Shocker…

http://www.newyorkforhuckabee.blogspot.com

"And to me governments and politicians need huge doses of that of religion, of spiritual values, of letting themselves be guided by God and not just polls."

Isn't this a huge part of the problem with the Bush administration? You should be very wary of anyone who claims to be guided by God. It's too convenient and safe of an excuse to buy.

Who cares what that two-bit loser from Mexico wants? This is still America and we need to focus on us. This bozo thought it appropriate to provide maps to illegals crawling over the border. He should actually be arrested if he ever crosses US soil for violating immigration laws and conspiracy.

I agree with Fox that Bush is the cockiest president, and a woman is needed in the HOUSE.

Oooo Vincente – you are so clever! You won't endorse anyone but you hope it's a lady?? And Bill Clinton is an "inspiration"??

Don't drink the water in Tiajuana – THIS could happen to you too!

What a shock. He supports the candidate who showed up at the marches and protests of the illegals (I won't call them immigrants since they feel they are above our immigration laws & policies). He knows just as everyone else that if "the woman" gets elected millions of law breakers will be given a free pass. I will not vote for anyone who supports lawbreakers in this country. If you are an elected official it is your job to uphold the laws of this country. If you support people who defy such laws then to me you are not an adequate person to become president.

Crazy like a fox?

Which President doesn't know what is human issue on immigration when asked by his citizens in Texas yesterday night. This guy is not what I thought. Don't tell us what to do! This is not 5th world, you wrote the book you got your money, Go visit another cowboy(bush)! I watched the interview and could not make a thing. It is good people to be interviewed to know who they are. He is as useless as his predictions!

Whoever gets in needs to keep building the fence between Mexico and America to safeguard our population from terrorism.

I watched the debate and I wondered what this guy was doing for Mexico? This is not mexico, Mr. President? Your answers to larry King were as shallow minded as you are. Questions after Question yesterday night and I could not even make what you wanted to say, I expected something else which turned out to be not
, Go Home!

Senor Fox wants to ensure that he can continue to export his poverty dilemma to America.

Oh wow! Vincente Fox endorses Hillary Clinton!

Who cares? It's his fault we have an immigration mess. Mexico doesn't have an economy.