Justin Z Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Sorry, but no. Institutional racism is not the same thing as "making mistakes". ICE and CBP's institutional racism are well studied, and beyond debate--the only debate that remains is whether it's fixable or not. I happen to think it's not, and that ICE ought to be abolished. I can appreciate there are differing opinions on whether it should be done away with altogether. However, said opinions still need to be grounded in the fact that the American immigration system is institutionally racist and deeply broken (and I would argue, fundamentally unconstitutional). Claims to the contrary should not be taken seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Whyvl is the american immigration system institutionally racist? How do you control the illegal immigration of people into the US who are usually a difficult colour and, obviously, from a foreign country without claims of racism? I'm not looking for an argument by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Whyvl is the american immigration system institutionally racist? How do you control the illegal immigration of people into the US who are usually a difficult colour and, obviously, from a foreign country without claims of racism? I'm not looking for an argument by the way! No understood, it's all good. It's just, like the link in my last post--that's to Google Scholar's academic papers on the subject. The entire American system of government has overtones of racism--HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and its actual, written, documented policies of discrimination is one of the most blatant examples. It's a fair point too what you said about many immigrants to the US being nonwhite, with the potential for creating bad appearances. But one of the ways you can see it, is the system's treatment of white illegal immigrants. Especially Canadian retirees, who have for decades illegally crossed the border every single year in droves numbering in the hundreds of thousands and lived in the United States in the winter without paying nearly the sorts of taxes or other obligations that US citizens do (such as vehicle registration tax). There has never been talk of walls, or of dubbing them "illegals" (the word is "snowbirds"--not unlike the "expat" moniker afforded to immigrant Brits). No one is loudly shouting that they're breaking the law and should be deported--instead there's talk of special visas for them. Meanwhile every bit of research continues to show that immigrants, white and non-white alike, violate the law at rates lower than the general population and contribute more per capita economically, putting paid to Trump's infamous screed that Mexicans are "bringing drugs...crime...they're rapists", etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 47 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Whyvl is the american immigration system institutionally racist? How do you control the illegal immigration of people into the US who are usually a difficult colour and, obviously, from a foreign country without claims of racism? I'm not looking for an argument by the way! Australia's definitely is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Justin Z said: No understood, it's all good. It's just, like the link in my last post--that's to Google Scholar's academic papers on the subject. The entire American system of government has overtones of racism--HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and its actual, written, documented policies of discrimination is one of the most blatant examples. It's a fair point too what you said about many immigrants to the US being nonwhite, with the potential for creating bad appearances. But one of the ways you can see it, is the system's treatment of white illegal immigrants. Especially Canadian retirees, who have for decades illegally crossed the border every single year in droves numbering in the hundreds of thousands and lived in the United States in the winter without paying nearly the sorts of taxes or other obligations that US citizens do (such as vehicle registration tax). There has never been talk of walls, or of dubbing them "illegals" (the word is "snowbirds"--not unlike the "expat" moniker afforded to immigrant Brits). No one is loudly shouting that they're breaking the law and should be deported--instead there's talk of special visas for them. Meanwhile every bit of research continues to show that immigrants, white and non-white alike, violate the law at rates lower than the general population and contribute more per capita economically, putting paid to Trump's infamous screed that Mexicans are "bringing drugs...crime...they're rapists", etc. I am sure that some become illegals, but my understanding is that most Snowbirds use the legal six month stay. I also suspect that many go for the first three months at the end of the year and the second three months at the start of the year. This takes care of the Canadian winter. Florida, Arizona, and California the favorites.I know from personal experience doing three trips a year to Vegas that the computer keeps a record of crossings. I don't know if they share info with Canadian Customs and Immigration to monitor return dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Listened to some reports about the current debates where the old man Sanders referred to the young man Buttisgeig as corrupt because he is receiving campaign donations from mega rich people. Nothing like filling the Republican opposition with the material to attack the possible candidate. Reasonable debate is classic, but downright allegations of criminal and that is the general concept of corrupt is for me totally wrong. The problem with speaking something is you cannot take it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, bobsharp said: Listened to some reports about the current debates where the old man Sanders referred to the young man Buttisgeig as corrupt because he is receiving campaign donations from mega rich people. Nothing like filling the Republican opposition with the material to attack the possible candidate. Reasonable debate is classic, but downright allegations of criminal and that is the general concept of corrupt is for me totally wrong. The problem with speaking something is you cannot take it back. They’re attempting to reach the Pinacle of American politics. They’ll eat each other to get there. The real attacks haven’t even started yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, Zlatanable said: Trump is going to win. Does it really matter who wins? Seriously. Democrat Republican. Means not a fekin jot. The fake repulsion at Trump and the fawning over Obama is punch and Judy politics . And no amount of university educated clever idiots mask that . The USA has an establishment that chooses who the president is and what foreign policy will be. It's fun for some at the moment to blame poor white trash and ignorance for our current political climate. While ignoring it's not them running the show. Clever idiots 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, jake said: Does it really matter who wins? Seriously. Democrat Republican. Means not a fekin jot. Hi. Let me be the first to tell you, "get a brain transplant, myopic, clever idiot". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Justin Z said: Hi. Let me be the first to tell you, "get a brain transplant, myopic, clever idiot". Wasnt directed at you the uni thing. And to be honest it's hard to argue facts when people feel morally superior as you do with my views. After our exchange about recent events regarding policing in manchester you have me pigeonholed despite me only stating facts. Your one example flies in the face of reality. As an example of my viewpoint I'd cite the torture of muslims under Democrat administration. The dismantling of muslim countries who were secular and progressive by democrat administrations. You do accept that foreign policy is not dictated by Trump Obama or any president I hope ? Anyway the facts are that the killing of muslims and the overall anarchy for muslims has been as much a democrat crime as a Republican one. Your welcome to your punch and Judy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 30 minutes ago, Zlatanable said: I have drunk too much white wine to make heads or tails of this. Cool man. There is not much sense to be had . 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, jake said: Does it really matter who wins? Seriously. Democrat Republican. Means not a fekin jot. The fake repulsion at Trump and the fawning over Obama is punch and Judy politics . And no amount of university educated clever idiots mask that . The USA has an establishment that chooses who the president is and what foreign policy will be. It's fun for some at the moment to blame poor white trash and ignorance for our current political climate. While ignoring it's not them running the show. Clever idiots 😄 Jake, I am one of many who has a total feeling of repulsion regarding the person that is Donald Trump, I go as far as to say I view him as probably the most despicable man I have observed in public life. He lies, bullies, and displays so many traits of a coward. Draft dodger, terminates people but always has someone else do it, has mocked a person with a health problem that caused twitches and shakes, alleged falsely that Lt Col Sidman has an accent, I listened to his full testimony and heard no trace of an accent. Denies knowledge of anyone who is caught doing his nefarious work. If there is any fawning over Obama it is stimulated by Trump's obsesion about him, he never misses an opportunity to mention him. He lied about Obamas place of birth also, and made a complete fool of himself by doing so. He calls Biden sleepy Joe, have you heard Trump try to say the words anonymous, have you heard him say something was the orange (Origin) of another occurence, reciprocosssity (to be honest I had never heard it used 'til Trump did another word he murders, and there are many more. I contrary I am sure to the opinion of others do not consider myself an idiot let alone a university one, I do judge myself by nature, training and experience and consider myself a reasonably proficient judge of character and truth, neither of which I recognise in Donald Trump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 On 07/02/2020 at 16:17, Justin Z said: They are, but the posts I was referring to had very little-to-nothing to do with the actual topic of the thread. Where there is an overlap, it's appropriate. OTHERWISE IT'S A DERAIL. No in seriousness, it's not a big deal, and my post was only intended as a gentle plea/suggestion. I reckon I'm only 30% water, the rest is pure digression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 5 hours ago, jake said: Wasnt directed at you the uni thing. And to be honest it's hard to argue facts when people feel morally superior as you do with my views. After our exchange about recent events regarding policing in manchester you have me pigeonholed despite me only stating facts. Your one example flies in the face of reality. As an example of my viewpoint I'd cite the torture of muslims under Democrat administration. The dismantling of muslim countries who were secular and progressive by democrat administrations. You do accept that foreign policy is not dictated by Trump Obama or any president I hope ? Anyway the facts are that the killing of muslims and the overall anarchy for muslims has been as much a democrat crime as a Republican one. Your welcome to your punch and Judy. Ah jake I can't help smiling at the irony of the second sentence! Not in a cruel way though, you're alright by me. You certainly have your moments, we all do, but I reckon you're a decent human being who's just scunnered by the nick of the planet and I totally get that. I basically agree with the core of your whole thing, that modern politics is a very narrow game within a set of accepted norms that keep the elite at the top and us exploited masses at the bottom. Everything is so unimaginative, it's all within these narrow, rampant capitalist parameters. So you're right - on the largest scale nothing changes, but on smaller scales there are massive differences to a lot of innocent people's lives, men, women and children. Humanity's a worry but the safety, security and happiness of our fellow men is still worth something, they're all jakes and smithees with friends and family, good days and bad days. Trump's a ****, a repeatedly proven ****, no one deserves him in a position of power over them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Smithee said: I reckon I'm only 30% water, the rest is pure digression. In my case it's probably even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 7 hours ago, jake said: You do accept that foreign policy is not dictated by Trump Obama or any president I hope ? Why in the world would anyone who has read the Constitution accept that? Is this some QAnon bullshit? Have you gone entirely off the deep end? 2 hours ago, Smithee said: So you're right - on the largest scale nothing changes, but on smaller scales there are massive differences to a lot of innocent people's lives, men, women and children. Smithee is 100% correct here, and the only "punch and judy" is thinking you're clever for having figured out the US acts shitty no matter who the President is, or that anyone who thinks with more subtlety about it than you do, is deluding themselves. 7 hours ago, jake said: And to be honest it's hard to argue facts when people feel morally superior as you do with my views. The best way to solve this is to have less morally reprehensible views. 7 hours ago, jake said: Your one example flies in the face of reality. This for example. You're silencing the voice of a Muslim American who has suffered and will continue to suffer under a continued Trump presidency. Not a good look if you're concerned about people thinking they're morally superior to you. 7 hours ago, jake said: As an example of my viewpoint I'd cite the torture of muslims under Democrat administration. The dismantling of muslim countries who were secular and progressive by democrat administrations. Anyway the facts are that the killing of muslims and the overall anarchy for muslims has been as much a democrat crime as a Republican one. And the individual whose campaign I'm now volunteering for has never been a Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 The only hope for America and the world, especially Palestine, is Bernie Sanders. Unfortunately I just can't see enough people voting for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I wonder why the US don't offer a "retirement" visa then they could add special clauses like the paying of certain taxes etc in return. That is of course if the snowbird situation is as shockingly bad as a poster would have everyone believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I wonder why the US don't offer a "retirement" visa then they could add special clauses like the paying of certain taxes etc in return. That is of course if the snowbird situation is as shockingly bad as a poster would have everyone believe. If there is one thing you can always be counted on for, it's your unparalleled ability to completely miss the point of anything you ever read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, XB52 said: The only hope for America and the world, especially Palestine, is Bernie Sanders. Unfortunately I just can't see enough people voting for him. I am trying to remain optimistic, but I do feel this too. I'm not the sort who goes around claiming "everything happens for a reason", but it would be especially poetic justice if a Trump presidency was the necessary condition to trigger the election of the first actually left-of-centre president in at least 75 years. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 On 07/02/2020 at 16:18, redjambo said: Ah, I had no idea. I like her anyway, I hope she goes far. Apparently Occasionally Coherent is a devotee of the famed economist Milton Keynes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Justin Z said: If there is one thing you can always be counted on for, it's your unparalleled ability to completely miss the point of anything you ever read As night follows day you can be relied upon to be a boorish arrogant know it all (even when you know little or nothing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just now, Seymour M Hersh said: As night follows day you can be relied upon to be a boorish arrogant know it all (even when you know little or nothing). Aww, I've upset Hershey by calling out his habitual smooth brain takes. How will I ever recover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Justin Z said: Why in the world would anyone who has read the Constitution accept that? Is this some QAnon bullshit? Have you gone entirely off the deep end? Smithee is 100% correct here, and the only "punch and judy" is thinking you're clever for having figured out the US acts shitty no matter who the President is, or that anyone who thinks with more subtlety about it than you do, is deluding themselves. The best way to solve this is to have less morally reprehensible views. This for example. You're silencing the voice of a Muslim American who has suffered and will continue to suffer under a continued Trump presidency. Not a good look if you're concerned about people thinking they're morally superior to you. And the individual whose campaign I'm now volunteering for has never been a Democrat. 😄 Morning mate. I'm in a bit of a rush running late. Will try to answer your usual comprehensive ripping of me. On your first retort no I haven't . Well no more than usual Let me know what you think of this. https://swprs.org/the-american-empire-and-its-media/?fbclid=IwAR3qqaMV4rFSHVJ2sXtGfPUrhZacQYBnlxRTMaaM03e3OX1Z0H5bWO1Q3VA Sorry for the messy link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) I think it's conspiracy theorist nonsense the sort I'm used to reading from you. The CFR is a lobbying group with a lot of political influence--arguably too much. The end. Also Oswald did assassinate JFK and the US did put men on the moon. Hope you got where you need to go in good time. Edited to add: None of this is real either. Edited February 9, 2020 by Justin Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 10 hours ago, bobsharp said: Jake, I am one of many who has a total feeling of repulsion regarding the person that is Donald Trump, I go as far as to say I view him as probably the most despicable man I have observed in public life. He lies, bullies, and displays so many traits of a coward. Draft dodger, terminates people but always has someone else do it, has mocked a person with a health problem that caused twitches and shakes, alleged falsely that Lt Col Sidman has an accent, I listened to his full testimony and heard no trace of an accent. Denies knowledge of anyone who is caught doing his nefarious work. If there is any fawning over Obama it is stimulated by Trump's obsesion about him, he never misses an opportunity to mention him. He lied about Obamas place of birth also, and made a complete fool of himself by doing so. He calls Biden sleepy Joe, have you heard Trump try to say the words anonymous, have you heard him say something was the orange (Origin) of another occurence, reciprocosssity (to be honest I had never heard it used 'til Trump did another word he murders, and there are many more. I contrary I am sure to the opinion of others do not consider myself an idiot let alone a university one, I do judge myself by nature, training and experience and consider myself a reasonably proficient judge of character and truth, neither of which I recognise in Donald Trump I cant watch the guy and take him seriously . 5 minutes ago, Justin Z said: I think it's conspiracy theorist nonsense the sort I'm used to reading from you. The CFR is a lobbying group with a lot of political influence--arguably too much. The end. Also Oswald did assassinate JFK and the US did put men on the moon. Hope you got where you need to go in good time. There it is the catch all put down conspiracy theorist. The CFR is a bit more than a lobbying group. It currently has amongst its lobbyists Bush Bush jnr Clinton Obama . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, jake said: There it is the catch all put down conspiracy theorist. The CFR is a bit more than a lobbying group. It currently has amongst its lobbyists Bush Bush jnr Clinton Obama . Sorry but if calling a spade a spade is a "put down" then much like with the moral superiority thing, your best recourse is to stop being a spade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Loving it now. The debate was pretty good and it's been class everyone ganging up on that absolute weapon Buttigieg. Looking forward to Tuesday night to see how the DNC tries to shaft Sanders again, perhaps Chris Matthews off the MSNBC can actually break down in tears this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, SpruceBringsteen said: Loving it now. The debate was pretty good and it's been class everyone ganging up on that absolute weapon Buttigieg. Looking forward to Tuesday night to see how the DNC tries to shaft Sanders again, perhaps Chris Matthews off the MSNBC can actually break down in tears this time. Photos from his honeymoon in Moscow prior to the debate would be a good start.😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 40 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: Photos from his honeymoon in Moscow prior to the debate would be a good start.😜 Sure, but according to The Don Russia are good guys now. I see crazy ol' Uncle Joe is having quite the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 On 09/02/2020 at 12:43, Justin Z said: Sorry but if calling a spade a spade is a "put down" then much like with the moral superiority thing, your best recourse is to stop being a spade. Well I'm not a spade. And my moral compass is fine. Your put down was a phrase coined by the CIA. Why was my reference to the CFR was retorted as conspiracy theory. Why? Every single secretary of state for defence is a member as have been the last few presidents. If you bothered to read the article it's also a lobby group as you call it that's filled with the establishment. You have some excellent posts but by fek you are governed by dogma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, jake said: Every single secretary of state for defence is a member as have been the last few presidents. Which one? 5 minutes ago, jake said: by fek you are governed by dogma. You've supported that contention exactly as well as anything else about the CFR being a one-world government shadowy illuminati organisation. Not even sure what "dogma" you're talking about. If you consider my skepticism of claims being made without any supporting evidence at all "dogma", then you're right, I am governed by the dogma of baloney detection. 9 minutes ago, jake said: If you bothered to read the article it's also a lobby group as you call it that's filled with the establishment. Indeed, a bunch of influential people all belonging to some club means **** all if you don't have any actual evidence of any activities. Nobody I've seen does, that article included. I'm not going to blindly believe your posts and call you the chosen one to lead me to the light until you actually do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, Justin Z said: Which one? You've supported that contention exactly as well as anything else about the CFR being a one-world government shadowy illuminati organisation. Not even sure what "dogma" you're talking about. If you consider my skepticism of claims being made without any supporting evidence at all "dogma", then you're right, I am governed by the dogma of baloney detection. Indeed, a bunch of influential people all belonging to some club means **** all if you don't have any actual evidence of any activities. Nobody I've seen does, that article included. I'm not going to blindly believe your posts and call you the chosen one to lead me to the light until you actually do it. I didnt once mention one world illuminati. Another shit put down. Your words were a lobby group. My post referenced the make up of this lobby group. Closely tied and very entwined in the worlds most powerful military machine. A power base that has in the last 30 years (just so we keep it modern) lied and constructed permanent attrition against the worlds poorest countries. You choose to differentiate between dem and rep administration. The facts of policy say you are wrong. I dont expect you to follow me. I do expect someone with obvious intelligence to look at glaringly obvious facts and not cheaply dismiss such a group being viewed suspiciously as the ramblings of conspiracy theorists. Read the article and discuss its merits and try leaving your personal feelings that I'm weak morally or a racist or both to the side. I do note that the subject you feel my posts were racist you failed to answer the facts surrounding my posts. I again say it makes fek all difference to anyone who the president is if you view things on policy and action. It's all so X factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, jake said: A power base that has in the last 30 years (just so we keep it modern) lied and constructed permanent attrition against the worlds poorest countries. Correct, at least insofar as you're referencing American foreign policy in general for the past 70 years (not 30, no need to keep it modern) with special attention to Latin American, socialist governments, and the Middle East. 7 minutes ago, jake said: You choose to differentiate between dem and rep administration. The facts of policy say you are wrong. Incorrect, not least because dem and rep administration is not limited to the single issue of foreign policy 7 minutes ago, jake said: Read the article and discuss its merits There are no merits. Once again: pointing out a bunch of people were all members of the same club is not an argument, no matter who's making it, or how "glaringly obvious" it is. That is all this article does. That and its ridiculous graphic with a trillion lines connecting to everything, I mean ffs 8 minutes ago, jake said: I do note that the subject you feel my posts were racist you failed to answer the facts surrounding my posts. Also incorrect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 04/02/2020 at 14:48, SpruceBringsteen said: With it being the first election since I moved across I'm right into all this nonsense. The caucus coverage last night was great entertainment - reminded me a lot of when the teachers were trying to sort you into houses in primary school, with three kids missing, one swinging on the ropes and the other out chasing a dug in the playground. Did you catch the dug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 08/02/2020 at 07:52, Dawnrazor said: How are ICE racist? Count on one finger how many white immigrants are being held and forcibly removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 07/02/2020 at 16:49, alwaysthereinspirit said: Trust me. You're 99.8% certain of absolutely nothing when it comes to me. Good try on the wind up though. To dislike her is fair enough...but calling her thick as shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Was pretty boring tonight, a cake walk for ol' Bernardo. Sounds like a heavy hitter or two could drop out if Nevada and South Carolina follow the same trends though. 3 hours ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Did you catch the dug? Well I certainly wasn't climbing the gym ropes. Dafties game, that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, SpruceBringsteen said: Was pretty boring tonight, a cake walk for ol' Bernardo. Sounds like a heavy hitter or two could drop out if Nevada and South Carolina follow the same trends though. Turnout apparently way up and looking like it might surpass 2008 levels, which were historic. The media continue to run with a narrative, and that includes "poor turnout", flying in the face of the number of votes cast. High turnout is Sanders' stated goal and key for beating Trump. Honestly, the nearly-final results were closer than I expected. Thought Bernie would end up with a bigger margin of victory than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 12 hours ago, Justin Z said: Turnout apparently way up and looking like it might surpass 2008 levels, which were historic. The media continue to run with a narrative, and that includes "poor turnout", flying in the face of the number of votes cast. High turnout is Sanders' stated goal and key for beating Trump. Honestly, the nearly-final results were closer than I expected. Thought Bernie would end up with a bigger margin of victory than this. Everything I've seen from nearly every major media outlet is all that matters is who finished second and third. (DON'T MENTION THE B WORD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Watching the news. Placards Woop wooing Soundbites. X factor politics . And we wonder why Trump is the president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 20 hours ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Count on one finger how many white immigrants are being held and forcibly removed. How many "white" immigrants are there compared to "non white"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: How many "white" immigrants are there compared to "non white"? Not many I'd say. The truth is that the white migration happened before migration control. We Europeans migrated to the USA and I bet the natives wished they had controls. Now isnt that a lesson about why we need controls ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: How many "white" immigrants are there compared to "non white"? I think the problem wih the distinction between the treatment of immigrants is a lot in the semantics. The people being held at the moment as I understand it are illegal immigrants in that they have not followed the official procedures required to immigrate. Many are also asylum seekers who may not be from areas or have problems that are applicable to those seeking asylum. There is no argument that the people in the camps are predominantly if not totally non white. I believe the policy in the past was that they would be processed and that they would be released into the United States while their process was completed. This it is alleged I don't personally know the figures but is stated to be many who did not return after process to see if they qualified for full residence, this was deemed a problem. The numbers seeking entry is now because of various locales suffering unrest politicaclly, and is too much to handle in the old way. Thus has caused the introduction of camps that are to most of us abhorrent. It does not alleviate for me the acceptance of blame by those individuals who deliberately flaunt the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Dawnrazor said: How many "white" immigrants are there compared to "non white"? For white immigrants, see expats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 15 hours ago, Dawnrazor said: How many "white" immigrants are there compared to "non white"? I don't want to de-rail the thread but I'll answer. Of course the biggest number of illegal immigrants in the US are Latino. However, having lived in NYC I've met countless numbers of Europeans and Canadians who over stayed their Visa, took advantage of the Visa waiver or simply bought a one way ticket. I've yet to meet one who fears being kicked out of the country. Not one. They simply are not being looked for. They pay taxes, some actually own businesses. They live pretty openly. Walk into any Irish bar in NYC and I'll guarantee there are Irish folk working illegally. I live in New England now and I've encountered the same situation in Boston, Providence and Connecticut. the only draw back is they risk being found out if they leave the country and attempt to come back. It's an entirely different story for Latinos. They tend to work very low paid, cash in hand jobs. I've met many who do fear for their status. The guidelines and practices of ICE are absolutely based on race. You just cannot deny that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 16 hours ago, jake said: Not many I'd say. The truth is that the white migration happened before migration control. We Europeans migrated to the USA and I bet the natives wished they had controls. Now isnt that a lesson about why we need controls ? You need a quick history lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 15 hours ago, bobsharp said: I think the problem wih the distinction between the treatment of immigrants is a lot in the semantics. The people being held at the moment as I understand it are illegal immigrants in that they have not followed the official procedures required to immigrate. Many are also asylum seekers who may not be from areas or have problems that are applicable to those seeking asylum. There is no argument that the people in the camps are predominantly if not totally non white. I believe the policy in the past was that they would be processed and that they would be released into the United States while their process was completed. This it is alleged I don't personally know the figures but is stated to be many who did not return after process to see if they qualified for full residence, this was deemed a problem. The numbers seeking entry is now because of various locales suffering unrest politicaclly, and is too much to handle in the old way. Thus has caused the introduction of camps that are to most of us abhorrent. It does not alleviate for me the acceptance of blame by those individuals who deliberately flaunt the rules. The rules may be the same for everyone entering illegally or overstaying but the way they are treated is very different. A good few years ago my mate overstayed his Visa waiver, flew home and after a few weeks flew back into Chicago. He was detained and put back on a plane to the UK. He was barred from entering the US for 2 years. He waited the 2 years and applied for a K1 visa, as his Fiancee was still in the States, she was American. His visa application went through no problem. I'm not sure if he hadn't been European he'd be treated the same. I used to drink in a bar in Brooklyn. Irish place. There were 4 Irish bartenders living and working illegally, but they were paying taxes. The guy who worked in the back, washing and collecting glasses and dishes was Mexican. He too was there illegally, same as the Irish he bought a one way ticket. but didn't declare for fear of deportation. All these guys had been working there a good while. One day ICE agents came to the bar, middle of the day. They arrested the Mexican guy but completely ignored the Irish workers. I, like you believe in the rules. I believe everyone should be treated equally. Sad fact is the rules are different. One group is targeted where another isn't. I await the first detention center for immigrant Europeans who flaunt the rules... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 41 minutes ago, Bridge of Djoum said: I don't want to de-rail the thread but I'll answer. Of course the biggest number of illegal immigrants in the US are Latino. However, having lived in NYC I've met countless numbers of Europeans and Canadians who over stayed their Visa, took advantage of the Visa waiver or simply bought a one way ticket. I've yet to meet one who fears being kicked out of the country. Not one. They simply are not being looked for. They pay taxes, some actually own businesses. They live pretty openly. Walk into any Irish bar in NYC and I'll guarantee there are Irish folk working illegally. I live in New England now and I've encountered the same situation in Boston, Providence and Connecticut. the only draw back is they risk being found out if they leave the country and attempt to come back. It's an entirely different story for Latinos. They tend to work very low paid, cash in hand jobs. I've met many who do fear for their status,geez The guidelines and practices of ICE are absolutely based on race. You just cannot deny that. Just one little curiousity teasing me, countless people come to you and tell you they are illegal immigrants who don't pay taxes, their employers of course abet this crime, and have overstayed their visas. those running businesses are doing so are you saying without going through normal business procedures licences, taxes, vehicle licences etc.which generally in my limited experience require some personal information e.g. date and place of birth. I am surprised where they are so boastful, and indiscreet that they haven't been marched out promptly. Is it something to do with your occupation that has you meet all these illegal immigrants from different areas, it must be interesting work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, bobsharp said: Just one little curiousity teasing me, countless people come to you and tell you they are illegal immigrants who don't pay taxes, their employers of course abet this crime, and have overstayed their visas. those running businesses are doing so are you saying without going through normal business procedures licences, taxes, vehicle licences etc.which generally in my limited experience require some personal information e.g. date and place of birth. I am surprised where they are so boastful, and indiscreet that they haven't been marched out promptly. Is it something to do with your occupation that has you meet all these illegal immigrants from different areas, it must be interesting work. These are people I became friends with over the years living in Brooklyn. At no point did I think they were boastful or proud they had flaunted the rules and I seriously doubt they broadcast their status. I became friends with them and friends talk. In regards to NY, I'd imagine the majority of bars employ illegal immigrants. The fact they only work for tips would aid in the abetting. The vast majority of illegal employment in the bar and restaurant trade is ignored, everyone knows it goes on. I know cops who have told me as long as there is no attention drawn to it they turn a blind eye. Only if it were reported they would act. NY'ers are a pretty open bunch and they tend to stick together. The neighborhoods are generally pretty protective of each other. I now work in SONAR development for Electric Boat/General Dynamics so nothing to do with my occupation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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