The next time you have a right-wing friend who goes off in a hissy over immigration, please show them these pictures. Yes, there are many ill consequences to the massive influx of illegal immigrants. But there is also something profoundly moving to know that your country has the capacity to draw people from around the world who are willing to risk their lives for a place and a people which are not their own. Welcome to America's finest new citizens.
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We have a guy here where I work from Malasia. His son is in Afghanistan right now on a one year tour.
Posted by: Howie at August 08, 2005 04:47 PM (D3+20)
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Here's one more GREAT immigrant worth noting... A Russian immagrant who has done so much for this country and it's fighting force, yet very few know his name.... http://www.wa3key.com/fisher.html
Posted by: Karl B at August 08, 2005 10:59 PM (jobvB)
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http://www.fisherhouse.org/
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org
http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/heroMiles.shtml
http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarships.shtml
http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/newmans.shtml
Posted by: Karl B at August 08, 2005 11:02 PM (jobvB)
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Michael Yon did a good piece on one of those ceremonies also with photos. http://michaelyon.blogspot.com
Posted by: Dave S at August 08, 2005 11:25 PM (hQnpx)
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My husband is Italian. He too served in the US Army in Korea. He is a good man who abides by our laws, works hard and pays his taxes. Lots of taxes. He loves this country. Not all immigrants are bad.
Posted by: Oyster at August 09, 2005 06:20 AM (YudAC)
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The Italians are #1 in my book. Friendly, intelligent, attractive, and steeped in centuries of beautiul culture.
Posted by: Young Bourbon Professional at August 09, 2005 09:14 AM (x+5JB)
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In all of the time I have been reading Oysters words, it never occured to me that she was a woman. I am sure this says something bad about me.
Posted by: Defense Guy at August 09, 2005 09:21 AM (jPCiN)
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Defense GuY:
Don't feel bad I called her sir one day only to realize weeks later she's a girl. Sorry Oyster.
YBP
Posted by: Howie at August 09, 2005 09:42 AM (D3+20)
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da Oyster is a chick? I had no idear either. But relax guys, she's married. Yeah, I know what is on your minds.........
Posted by: Rusty Shackleford at August 09, 2005 09:46 AM (JQjhA)
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hahahaha! I've tried to hint in the past, but no one got it.
Posted by: Oyster at August 09, 2005 02:03 PM (fl6E1)
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We'd best watch our language, henceforth.
Posted by: Young Bourbon Professional at August 10, 2005 10:13 AM (x+5JB)
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YBP: I'm a big girl ;-) You can't shock me and my presence should not determine how one wishes to express themselves. Swear away.
Posted by: Oyster at August 10, 2005 11:33 AM (fl6E1)
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Oyster: Thanks!
#$**&^%!$%^*(?~!!*%$#!
Posted by: Young Bourbon Professional at August 11, 2005 11:48 AM (x+5JB)
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The only thing I found wrong with the Italians when I went
there was that only a very small handful spoke any English.
They all were speaking Italian. Whats up with that?
But I was visiting a girlfriend up in the Trento area.
The view from up in the mountains were so beautiful. But then
again, I think that is partly because of where I am from. Texans
tend to think oceans and mountains are beautiful. Maybe because
Texas is mostly flat and dry.
Posted by: Butch at August 11, 2005 04:51 PM (Gqhi9)
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Oyster: #1 I did to catch on. #2 I don't believe anyone means all immigrants are bad. We refer to the ones who come here and then bab mouth the United States. Many immigrants become Americans almost overnight. Joining, enjoying and basking in this great society. You obviously married the right immigrant. Others never seem to fit in. Particularly the ones from the near east. They never become real Americans regardless of the paper someone gives them. You get my meaning. We have some who have been here for generations and are not Americans. It is easy to pick them out. Their own mouths tell where their hearts are. As a consequence, they seldom advance in this great country. Then they come with the excuses. Which in reality is simply jealousy caused by their own failure.
Posted by: greyrooster at August 12, 2005 10:49 PM (CBNGy)
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