Trump’s Wall Costs $21.6 Billion; Illegal Immigration Costs $148.3 Billion Per Year

[otto105]

We've all heard the snowflake lies about the cost of the wall and the cost of illegal immigration. Here's a more credible examination of the facts.

Trump's Wall Costs $21.6 Billion; Illegal Immigration Costs $148.3 Billion Per Year—Do The Math | National Economics Editorial​

President Donald Trump announced that he will fulfill his campaign promise to build a nearly 2,000 mile long wall (not a fence) along America’s southern border with Mexico.

The idea is that a physical barrier will act as a low-cost deterrent, and will help stem the flow of illegal immigrants entering America via Mexico—the hope is that once an illegal alien (particularly a criminal migrant) is deported, they won’t return.

The plan is simple and time-tested—China’s Great Wall did it’s job, so did Hadrian’s Wall in Roman Britain—and yet it’s come under fire from the mainstream media.

They claim that the wall will be prohibitively expensive, that illegal immigrants contribute to America’s economy (so there’s no reason to deport them), and that the wall won’t work.

They’re factually wrong on all accounts—let’s look at the numbers.

How Much Will Trump’s Wall Cost? $21.6 Billion.
The first question we must address is very straightforward: how much would it cost to build a wall along the Mexican border?

We don’t know for sure (construction costs rarely align with initial estimates), but we have a few good estimates.

Senate leader Mitch McConnell said Congress estimates the wall will cost $15 billion at most—he said it would likely fall within a range of $12 to $15 billion.

However, according to more recent information acquired by Reuters, the border wall will cost $21.6 billion, and will take roughly 3.5 years to build. This is according to a document from the Department of Homeland Security.

It’s probably our best current estimate, and this article will proceed under using this cost assumption.

On the high end (which can’t be totally discounted, given the nature of construction projects), the left-wing advocacy group cum “newspaper” the Huffington Post said the wall would cost roughly $40 billion. Their evidence is based on a study done by MIT (although their assumptions about the size and building materials may be why the projection is so high).

Either way, the cost of the wall pales in comparison to the cost of illegal immigrants in America.

. . . . . . . .​

Can you post how much they add to our countries GDP.

 

[bripat9643]

Why haven't the muzzie savages been able to cross the border by hiring smugglers or using a ferry?

There are no muslims in Israel?

There have been zero border crossings since 2017, dumbass.

You’re sure? How?

If the crossings are illegal; they probably aren't showing up on the spreadsheet. Just an FYI.

What ******* "spreadsheet" are you talking about? Look at the title of the chart: It says "Illegal Border Crossings Into Israel." What part of "Illegal Border Crossings" didn't you understand? How could the numbers be in the chart if the "didn't show up on the spread sheet?" What the **** does that even mean?

Is it possible to describe with mere words how impossibly stupid you are?

 

[bripat9643]

We've all heard the snowflake lies about the cost of the wall and the cost of illegal immigration. Here's a more credible examination of the facts.

Trump's Wall Costs $21.6 Billion; Illegal Immigration Costs $148.3 Billion Per Year—Do The Math | National Economics Editorial​

President Donald Trump announced that he will fulfill his campaign promise to build a nearly 2,000 mile long wall (not a fence) along America’s southern border with Mexico.

The idea is that a physical barrier will act as a low-cost deterrent, and will help stem the flow of illegal immigrants entering America via Mexico—the hope is that once an illegal alien (particularly a criminal migrant) is deported, they won’t return.

The plan is simple and time-tested—China’s Great Wall did it’s job, so did Hadrian’s Wall in Roman Britain—and yet it’s come under fire from the mainstream media.

They claim that the wall will be prohibitively expensive, that illegal immigrants contribute to America’s economy (so there’s no reason to deport them), and that the wall won’t work.

They’re factually wrong on all accounts—let’s look at the numbers.

How Much Will Trump’s Wall Cost? $21.6 Billion.
The first question we must address is very straightforward: how much would it cost to build a wall along the Mexican border?

We don’t know for sure (construction costs rarely align with initial estimates), but we have a few good estimates.

Senate leader Mitch McConnell said Congress estimates the wall will cost $15 billion at most—he said it would likely fall within a range of $12 to $15 billion.

However, according to more recent information acquired by Reuters, the border wall will cost $21.6 billion, and will take roughly 3.5 years to build. This is according to a document from the Department of Homeland Security.

It’s probably our best current estimate, and this article will proceed under using this cost assumption.

On the high end (which can’t be totally discounted, given the nature of construction projects), the left-wing advocacy group cum “newspaper” the Huffington Post said the wall would cost roughly $40 billion. Their evidence is based on a study done by MIT (although their assumptions about the size and building materials may be why the projection is so high).

Either way, the cost of the wall pales in comparison to the cost of illegal immigrants in America.

. . . . . . . .​

Can you post how much they add to our countries GDP.

You post it, asshole.

 

[P@triot]

the common offense was a waste of money so now you want to waste even more money, allegedly, on the common defense?

Snowflake, your beloved "War on Poverty" was a monumental waste of money. Many (many) trillions of dollars and poverty has drastically increased (both in total and in percentage). But you love it because you live to be a parasite, mooching off of others.

 

[P@triot]

Our Commerce Clause is a law that has to be enforced wherever it fits.

And it doesn't fit here at all. But you know what does? Our immigration laws. And they must be enforced. Every time. Without fail.

 

[P@triot]

The people crossing the border, if they think its necessary to come across will simply find another way; paying smugglers to ferry them across by truck or boat.

Wait...they have money? I thought you said they were coming here because they were "dead broke" and "wanted a better life"? If they have money, life must be good in Mexico. Why are they invading my nation? And, if they have money, why aren't they immigrating legally?!?

Oops. You fucked up big with that desperate reach, CC.

 

[candycorn]

There are no muslims in Israel?

There have been zero border crossings since 2017, dumbass.

You’re sure? How?

If the crossings are illegal; they probably aren't showing up on the spreadsheet. Just an FYI.

What ******* "spreadsheet" are you talking about? Look at the title of the chart: It says "Illegal Border Crossings Into Israel." What part of "Illegal Border Crossings" didn't you understand? How could the numbers be in the chart if the "didn't show up on the spread sheet?" What the **** does that even mean?

Is it possible to describe with mere words how impossibly stupid you are?

I really don't have time to explain Excel to you but charts are based on data in spreadsheets.

 

[LeftofLeft]

We make money off of illegals

That is why they are here

“We the taxpayer” make more money off the illegal or “We the private employer”?

 

[P@triot]

People do what is necessary and they usually do it in the easiest way possible.

Well there is some fine libtard "logic" for advocating for people to break the law. Hey CC, men have to work very hard to get women into bed. I guess we should all just advocate to allow men to rape women, uh? Yeah, I'm suuuuure you would support that, uh? Funny how you don't apply your "logic" consistently. But, typical of your side of the aisle. That's why you people are known for being bat-shit-crazy.

 

[P@triot]

As for the Coast Guard…how successful have they been in interdicting the cocaine from Colombia? I’m sure there is no coke on the streets…right?

That is hilarious coming from the progressive who has been adamant that outlawing firearms will solve all gun-related crimes and problems.

Once again we see you are unable to apply your libtard "logic" consistently.

 

[P@triot]

Anyway, it highlights how ineffective the wall will be. Especially when you consider that if you throw up a wall, those determined to cross our border will just find other means of doing it.

No. They won’t. At all. Any nitwit can walk. Very few people in the world have the resources to “tunnel” under the wall. Very few people have the resources to fly in on illegal flights successfully. Very few people have the boats to come in through the costs (which is heavily guarded by the Coast Guard anyway).

People do what is necessary and they usually do it in the easiest way possible.

Exactly sweetie. And what is by far and away the easiest way to get into the U.S.? To simply walk across. You just made the greatest case yet for the wall. It is exponentially harder to tunnel into the U.S., to swim into the U.S., or to be smuggled into the U.S. via flight.

Thank you CC!!!!

 

[candycorn]

The people crossing the border, if they think its necessary to come across will simply find another way; paying smugglers to ferry them across by truck or boat.

Wait...they have money? I thought you said they were coming here because they were "dead broke" and "wanted a better life"?

Who are you quoting?

If they have money, life must be good in Mexico. Why are they invading my nation? And, if they have money, why aren't they immigrating legally?!?

Wow; thats a simplistic and not surprisingly stupid assessment.

Oops. You fucked up big with that desperate reach, CC.

Yeah, I understand that when you read something truthful, it messes with your Trump DNA.

 

[candycorn]

People do what is necessary and they usually do it in the easiest way possible.

Well there is some fine libtard "logic" for advocating for people to break the law. Hey CC, men have to work very hard to get women into bed. I guess we should all just advocate to allow men to rape women, uh? Yeah, I'm suuuuure you would support that, uh? Funny how you don't apply your "logic" consistently. But, typical of your side of the aisle. That's why you people are known for being bat-shit-crazy.

As for the Coast Guard…how successful have they been in interdicting the cocaine from Colombia? I’m sure there is no coke on the streets…right?

That is hilarious coming from the progressive who has been adamant that outlawing firearms will solve all gun-related crimes and problems.

Once again we see you are unable to apply your libtard "logic" consistently.

Not sure what any of that was supposed to mean. Don't really care much to be honest with you.

 

[bripat9643]

There have been zero border crossings since 2017, dumbass.

You’re sure? How?

If the crossings are illegal; they probably aren't showing up on the spreadsheet. Just an FYI.

What ******* "spreadsheet" are you talking about? Look at the title of the chart: It says "Illegal Border Crossings Into Israel." What part of "Illegal Border Crossings" didn't you understand? How could the numbers be in the chart if the "didn't show up on the spread sheet?" What the **** does that even mean?

Is it possible to describe with mere words how impossibly stupid you are?

I really don't have time to explain Excel to you but charts are based on data in spreadsheets.

Excel isn't the only way to make a chart, you ******* moron.

 

[P@triot]

There have been zero border crossings since 2017, dumbass.

You’re sure? How?

If the crossings are illegal; they probably aren't showing up on the spreadsheet. Just an FYI.

What ******* "spreadsheet" are you talking about? Look at the title of the chart: It says "Illegal Border Crossings Into Israel." What part of "Illegal Border Crossings" didn't you understand? How could the numbers be in the chart if the "didn't show up on the spread sheet?" What the **** does that even mean?

Is it possible to describe with mere words how impossibly stupid you are?

I really don't have time to explain Excel to you but charts are based on data in spreadsheets.

Come on CC, time to act like a big girl. Bri just bent you over with facts. Take it like a big girl. Don't come back with absurd nonsense like "I don't have time to explain Excel to you" when the chart clearly illustrates you were 100% wrong (as usual).

 

[P@triot]

People do what is necessary and they usually do it in the easiest way possible.

Well there is some fine libtard "logic" for advocating for people to break the law. Hey CC, men have to work very hard to get women into bed. I guess we should all just advocate to allow men to rape women, uh? Yeah, I'm suuuuure you would support that, uh? Funny how you don't apply your "logic" consistently. But, typical of your side of the aisle. That's why you people are known for being bat-shit-crazy.

As for the Coast Guard…how successful have they been in interdicting the cocaine from Colombia? I’m sure there is no coke on the streets…right?

That is hilarious coming from the progressive who has been adamant that outlawing firearms will solve all gun-related crimes and problems.

Once again we see you are unable to apply your libtard "logic" consistently.

Not sure what any of that was supposed to mean. Don't really care much to be honest with you.

Yeah...that's what the left always says when it is proved that they have an irrational position that they are incapable of applying consistently.

 

[candycorn]

You’re sure? How?

If the crossings are illegal; they probably aren't showing up on the spreadsheet. Just an FYI.

What ******* "spreadsheet" are you talking about? Look at the title of the chart: It says "Illegal Border Crossings Into Israel." What part of "Illegal Border Crossings" didn't you understand? How could the numbers be in the chart if the "didn't show up on the spread sheet?" What the **** does that even mean?

Is it possible to describe with mere words how impossibly stupid you are?

I really don't have time to explain Excel to you but charts are based on data in spreadsheets.

Excel isn't the only way to make a chart, you ******* moron.

Well, you could just make up the numbers like tRump does I suppose.

 

[candycorn]

You’re sure? How?

If the crossings are illegal; they probably aren't showing up on the spreadsheet. Just an FYI.

What ******* "spreadsheet" are you talking about? Look at the title of the chart: It says "Illegal Border Crossings Into Israel." What part of "Illegal Border Crossings" didn't you understand? How could the numbers be in the chart if the "didn't show up on the spread sheet?" What the **** does that even mean?

Is it possible to describe with mere words how impossibly stupid you are?

I really don't have time to explain Excel to you but charts are based on data in spreadsheets.

Come on CC, time to act like a big girl. Bri just bent you over with facts. Take it like a big girl. Don't come back with absurd nonsense like "I don't have time to explain Excel to you" when the chart clearly illustrates you were 100% wrong (as usual).

The chart reads zero. That's true.
If you believe that no illegal border crossings took place...well, your IQ reads near zero as well.

 

[candycorn]

People do what is necessary and they usually do it in the easiest way possible.

Well there is some fine libtard "logic" for advocating for people to break the law. Hey CC, men have to work very hard to get women into bed. I guess we should all just advocate to allow men to rape women, uh? Yeah, I'm suuuuure you would support that, uh? Funny how you don't apply your "logic" consistently. But, typical of your side of the aisle. That's why you people are known for being bat-shit-crazy.

As for the Coast Guard…how successful have they been in interdicting the cocaine from Colombia? I’m sure there is no coke on the streets…right?

That is hilarious coming from the progressive who has been adamant that outlawing firearms will solve all gun-related crimes and problems.

Once again we see you are unable to apply your libtard "logic" consistently.

Not sure what any of that was supposed to mean. Don't really care much to be honest with you.

Yeah...that's what the left always says when it is proved that they have an irrational position that they are incapable of applying consistently.

ok

 

[otto105]

We've all heard the snowflake lies about the cost of the wall and the cost of illegal immigration. Here's a more credible examination of the facts.

Trump's Wall Costs $21.6 Billion; Illegal Immigration Costs $148.3 Billion Per Year—Do The Math | National Economics Editorial​

President Donald Trump announced that he will fulfill his campaign promise to build a nearly 2,000 mile long wall (not a fence) along America’s southern border with Mexico.

The idea is that a physical barrier will act as a low-cost deterrent, and will help stem the flow of illegal immigrants entering America via Mexico—the hope is that once an illegal alien (particularly a criminal migrant) is deported, they won’t return.

The plan is simple and time-tested—China’s Great Wall did it’s job, so did Hadrian’s Wall in Roman Britain—and yet it’s come under fire from the mainstream media.

They claim that the wall will be prohibitively expensive, that illegal immigrants contribute to America’s economy (so there’s no reason to deport them), and that the wall won’t work.

They’re factually wrong on all accounts—let’s look at the numbers.

How Much Will Trump’s Wall Cost? $21.6 Billion.
The first question we must address is very straightforward: how much would it cost to build a wall along the Mexican border?

We don’t know for sure (construction costs rarely align with initial estimates), but we have a few good estimates.

Senate leader Mitch McConnell said Congress estimates the wall will cost $15 billion at most—he said it would likely fall within a range of $12 to $15 billion.

However, according to more recent information acquired by Reuters, the border wall will cost $21.6 billion, and will take roughly 3.5 years to build. This is according to a document from the Department of Homeland Security.

It’s probably our best current estimate, and this article will proceed under using this cost assumption.

On the high end (which can’t be totally discounted, given the nature of construction projects), the left-wing advocacy group cum “newspaper” the Huffington Post said the wall would cost roughly $40 billion. Their evidence is based on a study done by MIT (although their assumptions about the size and building materials may be why the projection is so high).

Either way, the cost of the wall pales in comparison to the cost of illegal immigrants in America.

. . . . . . . .​

Can you post how much they add to our countries GDP.

You post it, asshole.

You seem to have all the numbers, but why exclude the GDP one?