re: Serious question for white male liberals

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And also from the ANZSCO Strategic Skills List. As I said, there are entries for bricklayer, carpenter, diesel mechanic, etc., on top of the usual wish list of doctors and engineers. In the US right now there basically isn't a way for regular joe tradesmen to legally immigrate, nor would there be under the admin's dumb RAISE Act.

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Well yes.

But those nations choose their list of professions they are willing to accept based upon need. Hence, there are actually some high caliber professions NOT on the list.

Regardless though. While it is probably true that knee jerk, a lot of conservatives would not like large numbers you speak of, that's a function of current experience.

But, if you can largely shut down mooching immigration, I suspect you short circuit most complaints about large numbers of PRODUCTIVE people showing up. And, i mean....REALLY productive. Not skin of their teeth, need govt aid productive.

The reality is, the U.S. could be picky as frick and take only the best of the best and STILL be turning away tons of people due to sheer numbers.