El Diablo

And more food for thought, what is prompting these people to cross the border, risk death by dehydration, starvation, overzealous anti-immigrants, etc. and for what? Jobs that pay cash only, no benefits that we enjoy because they are illegals, constantly living in fear of being deported. What jobs are they taking away from us? crappy ones that nobody here wants anyway. So to risk everything to come here speaks to how bad it is there.

And to continue I think people who abuse animals should be killed. I think in general people don't understand what Mexico is like, it is horrible. If any attention was paid to the conditions there by the media, people would rethink their position on the issue.

Just for the record so people know where I am coming from. I own a house in Texas, I'm in Oregon temporarily due to my wife's assignment here (U.S. Army Recruiter) I voted for Mr. Bush, I am a U.S. Army veteran(retired). I work occasionally as an Army contractor. I voted for Mr. McCain, I am a Republican, I believe "Slick Willy" was an embarrassment to this country, I think Osama is full of shit but I am looking to see his "Change" happen. I don't think anybody is more firmly to the "right" than me. I agree the liberal media spoon feeds pablum to the masses, I don't watch NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC news because I know exactly what they are selling. I believe in the death penalty. (There!, now that I've alienated the other 99% percent of people on the forum) however...... I have never worked with any class of people more hardworking than Mexicans. Yes, they load 20 of themselves in a van after work and pop the beers before they are out of the parking lot, but work they do. My wife deals with the gifted youth of America every day, pot smokin, can't pass an entrance exam but graduated high school punks who are happy with their skateboards and plan on living with mom and dad until they are 40. These immigrants aren't the problem, come one, come all I say, here's a job that the uppity Americans won't do. If we are going to target groups of people for deportation I can think of several more deserving.

lol, he's everywhere, he's everywhere!

Isn't it funny how you never hear or see headlines saying "illegal immigrant sodmizes 10 year old girl" or "illegal immigrant jailed for having sex with dog". No that's us good ole americans. Point of fact, they really don't cause too many problems, they are busy doing crap jobs and avoiding la migra.

NOTE: I AM NOT saying this just to argue with Beth but..... shoot em? mongrels? Are we all native americans here then? I'm not a supporter of illegal immigrants but they are still people with moms and dads and kids, not mongrels to be shot. If I was on the jury, I'd certainly vote to dismiss their lawsuit but let's not round em all up and shoot em eh hitler?

You are that important, don't belittle yourself. Maybe you should look in other threads for some positive stuff, but thank you for your support of me.

Another way to look at it is that he is your personal guinea pig. I think it would be nice to have someone I know and trust who has been there, done that. Support him now so he can support you later.

I agree, I don't know why they are judgemental of me. I have ideas but some people dismiss my feelings out of hand but I don't hold it against them. Thank you for telling THEM to stop picking on me:crying:

Apparently I have that power over you, here you are taking the time to tell me how unimportant I am. :ohmy:

I will specifically look for your posts now and help out where I can.

Classic :ohmy:

I am shocked at BethfromVA's vote, why can't we be friends?:thumbup:

I'm not serious but thank you for playing.:thumbup:

Ouch! took a hit but I'm hangin in there.

What's your position on this matter, I'll go opposite :thumbup:

Yeah baby! dan2001xj is groovy leading by a nose, the people have spoken! Yes we can.

Part 2 of the Poll has moved, go here http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f80/anyone-notice-post-banders-bit-snobbish-87785/

I have very few responsibilities! I'm retired.

I find that post banders look down their noses at us pre-banders and feel we have no valid opinions about anything. What do you think :thumbup:

Hi, I'm getting banded in March so no advice but I had to comment. Love your username.:thumbup:

Hi Fort Hood, Stuck in Oregon for now but will be back in 1 and 1/2 years, can't wait.

I say keep doing what you are doing, make sure you are getting ENOUGH calories and your metabolism will kick back in eventually.

Hint Hint, I agree with you except I will make people pause and think instead of offering a warm gooey rainbow hug, I will not coddle.

LOL, just because Beth called me a troll doesn't make it so SuzanneG. If you care to read all of my posts you will find the truth of the matter. I am pre-band no doubt. I just find it hard to not reply when people make excuses for failure. Maybe we should ask the mods for /a tell it like it is subforum to go along with the many /Here is a hug I will enable you to fail subforums. Because this forum is predominantly women I do expect I will cause many problems over the years, yes years! I am here to stay and I will offer my OPINION just like you will. I am on my own journey and don't much care if anyone likes me or what I have to say, I'm not doing it for your approval and I will be the voice of reason when I see people lying to themselves and others. Why? because I can. The same reason you or others will provide advice like "It's ok that you ate a horse, I'm sure we all lose weight at different rates and try to exercise more" Why? because you can. I will be thought provoking for someone if nothing else.