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2016 Postmortem

John2

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10. I think many are

Reply to healthnut7 (Reply #6)

Tue Jan 29, 2013, 06:59 PM

Jan 2013

already Americans. They may not be U.S. citizens but people across the border are Americans. I have no problem with people migrating myself. I agree with the native Americans' philosphy. There was once upon a time, a man was only judged by his character and not by the color of his skin. I guess some people threw that philosophy out.

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"Most of us used to be them". Obama's making a passionate, articulate case for immigration reform. [View all] pinto Jan 2013 OP

When I heard the rules on MSNBC last night I thought = they sound like the laws my ancestors had jwirr Jan 2013 #1

I think the main emphasis here is undocumented residents already working and living here. pinto Jan 2013 #3

You are correct about the jobs. My ancestors had skills but came without jobs. jwirr Jan 2013 #7

They did the same shit to the Irish, Italians, Chinese, etc… Lesmoderesstupides Jan 2013 #4

Thanks pinto! Good on Pres Obama! Cha Jan 2013 #2

He did a good job. Big on the broad issues and encouraging Congress to act. pinto Jan 2013 #5

My thoughts healthnut7 Jan 2013 #6

They are not Spanish (from Spain). You make a few good points, though... Hekate Jan 2013 #9

I think many are John2 Jan 2013 #10

K&R. n/t jenmito Jan 2013 #8

Most people are too stupid to understand that. Zoeisright Jan 2013 #11