I think we can all agree...

[Stephen]

... in response to Fringe element??, posted by Humabdos on Jun 21, 2003

I think that a great deal of people would have reservations about illegal aliens.  Personally, we have laws to follow.  If a person want to come to America, then they can follow the laws of the country.  That goes for Mexicans and Filipinos.  Illegal aliens should be booted out of the country.

But when a group resorts to the use of world like "wetbacks", "bastards", "rat-like Breeding habits" it exposes them as radicals.  (Language such as that should be reserved for the Clintons.)

Such language will drive away people that might otherwise support your general beliefs.

For example:  

-You say "Tired of supporting your rat-like breeding habits".

-Instead say, "You know, taxes are just out of control.  Here isn California we have a $38 billion defecit.  We can't afford illegal aliens having children at the county hospital at an average of $6,000 per child.  I'm sure you're good folks who want a better life for your children, and I don't fault you for that.  BUT WE CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY $6,000 FOR EACH BABY YOU WANT TO HAVE.  I can't afford your good intentions.  You'll have to go back to Mexico.  You're Govt. will have to take care of you."

Or:

-You say "Wetback bastards".

-Instead say, "Illegal aliens".  They want to be referred to as "undocumented workers", but they are ILLEGALS.  We should say "If you come here you must obey our laws.  Slipping accross the border is illegal.  You have no respect for our country.  People who don't respect our country wouldn't make good citizens."

These are better examples of language that does not sound mean-spirited.  (Liberals will look for anything to use to call you "mean-spirited."  We don't need to play into their hands.)  You'll get a lot more people to support a cause like that than one whose banner is "KILL THE BASTARDS!.

By the way, Canadians who are here illegally need to be kicked out also.

Just some thoughts.

Stephen

PS....Why don't you post this on the Latin Board also.  I'm sure they would enjoy your poetry and thoughts.

[Humabdos]

... in response to Re: Fringe element??, posted by Stephen on Jun 21, 2003

That's why i'm not a lawyer. ;-) Of course you are right.

Hum

[Stephen]

... in response to I think we can all agree..., posted by Jeff S on Jun 21, 2003

I didn't check out the site, but I never thought it was a quote from Rush Limbaugh.  Limbaugh doesn't talk that way.

By the way.....Jeff...I can't get you on your email.  It always bounces back.

Let's have lunch that Chinese place Tess like's so well.  How about next week if possible.

Stpehen

PS....My diet is going well.  I started Atkins on 1-16-03 and so far I've gone from 206 to 179.

[Jeff S]

... in response to Re: I think we can all agree..., posted by Stephen on Jun 21, 2003

My wife's got me on a pretty good one too, I'm down 8 lbs in three weeks. I got DSL at home so am switching over e-mail accounts. You can always get me on my web based account at: CaptainJeff@usa.com

Next week sounds great for Dim Sum. I'm open all week - pick a day.

- Jeff

[Windmill Boy]

... in response to Way to go Stephen!, posted by Jeff S on Jun 21, 2003

Jeff  and  Stephen

I  have  the  next  3  days  off  with  out  much  of  a  plan  but I  have been  hungering for some  dim sum  actually.   Any  interest  in  a  get  together  Monday  or  Tuesday night.   Sorry  about the  short notice  but I  just  found  out  my  schedule  today  at  work.

Windy

[Jeff S]

... in response to Re: Way to go Stephen!, posted by Windmill Boy on Jun 22, 2003

But Dim Sum is usually a lunch thing - can you make it midday? I'll respond to your e/m today - sorry for the delay.
- Jeff

[Windmill Boy]

... in response to Sure Eric! come on down, posted by Jeff S on Jun 22, 2003

Jeff

I  can  make  it,  but  do  you  want  to  do  it  on  Monday  or  Tuesday?  Please  give me  directions  on  where to  meet  you also.

Eric

[Stephen]

... in response to Re: Sure Eric! come on down, posted by Windmill Boy on Jun 22, 2003

I could to lunch tuesday....not MOnday.

Stephen

[Windmill Boy]

... in response to Re: Re: Sure Eric! come on down, posted by Stephen on Jun 22, 2003

stephen

That works  for me.  lets see what jeff says

Eric

[Jeff S]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Sure Eric! come on down, posted by Windmill Boy on Jun 22, 2003

.

[Jeff S]

... in response to I'm in - Tuesday (n/t), posted by Jeff S on Jun 23, 2003

Stephen & Tess, Eric the Windmill Boy, and I will be at Kim Su Chinese Resturaunt on the corner of Ward and Bolsa in the Little Saigon part of Westminister California in Orange County (between LA & San Diego) at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday - come on over!

Kim Su (Golden Lion in Chinese) features Dim Sum for lunch. Dim Sum means "heart's delight" but is called "Cantonese breakfast" by most Chinese. Women pushing small carts circulate among the tables, each offering different types of dishes. The steamed food cart usually has things like shu mai, small meat balls wrapped in a noodle-like skin three or four to a serving, ha gao, shrimp wrapped in a rice noodle skin, steamed ribs, etc. The fried food cart has egg rolls, fried won tons, crab cakes, etc., the soups & stews cart has porrage (rice soup) and Tess and my favorite, Chinese spicy tripe, etc. It's fun and tasty sampling from dozens and dozens of different appetizer sized items.

Drop by and give us a hi!

- Jeff

[Ray]

... in response to Anybody else interested?, posted by Jeff S on Jun 23, 2003

Yum, Yum!

Just curious, what did Stephen have? A cheeseburger & fries? :-)

[Jeff S]

... in response to Chinese spicy tripe?, posted by Ray on Jun 23, 2003

No, but he does sniff everything thoroughly before putting it in his mouth, and mostly sticks with the pork and shrimp dishes.

Are you in Ray? I know it's an hour and half or so drive.

- Jeff

[Ray]

... in response to Re: Chinese spicy tripe?, posted by Jeff S on Jun 23, 2003

ROFLMAO! Maybe Stephen would enjoy it more if he were wearing a blindfold.

I don't think we will be able to make it, but thanks a bunch for the invite. I really do hate to pass up a bowl of that Chinese Spicy Tripe! :-)

Speaking of Chinese food, we were up that way last week and had the $99 lunch special at the Golden Dragon down in Old Chinatown. Of course, that included the tip and the $65 parking ticket. No wonder people don’t go downtown in L.A. anymore (LOL). I hadn’t been down to Chinatown in years and was surprised that it was almost totally dead now. Didn’t see anybody wearing any SARS masks...

Bon Apetite!

Ray

[Jeff S]

... in response to Re: Re: Chinese spicy tripe?, posted by Ray on Jun 24, 2003

They're all in Alhambra, Monterey Park, and Roland Heights. The downtown Chinatown is mostly Mexican now, with a few old timer Chinese holdouts. Last time I was in downtown LA was to get Mariko's passport renewed and she just rememded me that it's coming up again later this year - so it'll be five years.

- Jeff