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Permalink Reply by Antsu-in-Japan on March 5, 2009 at 0:33

Kitty...that is the BEAUTY of life and living. We each walk away from experiences, often with different interpretations of those very same events. It is when we dare to look at interpretations that differ from our own that we open ourselves up to the possibility of "growth."

Of course, some members of the Kennedy family have been involved in some seriously questionable transgressions (one of which you posted above); that should never be forgotten about them.

Even so, certain members of that family died doing an incredible amount of good, in my opinion, to help our country by speaking out when others were afraid to/didn't want to/couldn't be bothered. They weren't perfect, as nobody is...but this latter part is what I respect. That was the main point I wanted to share.

Permalink Reply by kittycatmama on March 4, 2009 at 10:12

Gosh Darn, what do you define as racism on the Mexican border?Do you believe in unlimited immigation? Would really like for you to define you stance when you refer to racism on the border.

Permalink Reply by Susie Brown on March 4, 2009 at 10:27

Gosh Darn, I have a Masters Degree and yes I know the history of Texas and Mexico. Texas History WAS REQUIRED as a course when I went to school. I have studied the history of the US deep south. I remember the Latino protests in the late 1960s and there were only a few Latinos doing the protesting accompanied by non Latino upper income kids who wanted to be "cool." The rest of us Latinos were busy studying and getting degrees so we could get out of college and go to work. All of my friends in my high school graduating class went to college. All were poor, but we all got schlolarships.Most of us were considered the "brains" in school, but we weren't really brilliant-just hard working. Let me ask you something Gosh Darn, do you believe in unlimited welfare? If so, how do you think that affects the people who receive it? Does it make them want to work hard to better themselves, or do they just become complacent and accepting of their economic level in life? I really want your opinion and anyone else who would care to opine. Does welfare perpetuate welfare generationally? How do you define racism in the deep South today? It seems to me that minorties get preference over anyone (I never have listed myself as a minority on a job ap. I do not want to get the job because I am hispanic). I want to understand your point of view about racism. I am not being smart alecky about it. I just don't get the racism, so explain to me how you see it. Antsu? Earl? Chime in and tell me your side. I am a minority, so I can tell you my side. Just ask. Susie

Permalink Reply by Jay Murrell on March 4, 2009 at 10:38

GO SUSIE BROWN !!

Permalink Reply by Jay Murrell on March 4, 2009 at 10:39

Professional victims are so tiring.

Permalink Reply by Antsu-in-Japan on March 4, 2009 at 2:41

Hey there, KB! You should be writing a book (if you haven't done so already!!). Lots of experiences and wisdom to share! Thanks. (By the way, when are you and the troops coming for a visit?)

Just heard that Mitsubishi is rolling out an 'eco' car priced at around $60,000. Also, remember when I mentioned meeting Vince Rawls from the Exxon Mobile family when he came to Japan? Looks like he is not continuing his relationship with the pro basketball league. Guess that leaves any O&G links that Japan may have had leaning more towards China. More later...

Permalink Reply by Antsu-in-Japan on March 3, 2009 at 23:22

Susie...

"Thanks GoshDarn (and many MANY others in here) for making me feel at home while away from home. Stay healthy, happy and blessed!"

That says it ALL for me today. Have a GREAT one! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Bobi Carr ("parker") on March 4, 2009 at 11:08

I believe Gosh Darn does an excellent job of cutting through the denial or just plain nonsense that has been stated.

Hasn't some form of discrimination been around since the beginning of time?

When you feel like something doesn't affect you it is simply easier to say it doesn't exist than to say yes it does and what can I do to change it.

How much harder is it to look within our own heart and admit to our own guilt and try to improve.

Isn't it more heroic to stand up to injustice and fight it than to insulate yourself and only protect your own.

I have the utmost respect for those of our society that work to make our world better instead of saying "hey everything works for ME so what's the problem".

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Permalink Reply by Susie Brown on March 4, 2009 at 15:27

Parker, I have to reply to your post as there wasn't an option to reply to GoshDarn.
Throughout my life and the lives of most people there are choices to make. I learned this at a very early age. You can choose to allow others to influence you or you can choose your own road. I chose my own road. We were very poor when I was young. My clothes were sewn, not store bought. I lived in a tiny home albeit very clean. Latinos with more money did not mix with poor Latinos, BUT that was their problem & I knew it was their problem. I chose not to be a victim of my socioeconomic situation. I never doubted that I would go to college & prosper because my parents told me I could be anything I wanted to be. Being told you are a victim of any type of discrimination makes you a victim, Gosh Darn. Parents are the leaders in teaching kids that anything is possible in America. My parents taught me and my siblings this and I still believe it today. I understand why illegals want to come here. We are the land of opportunity, but illegals are just that--illegals. They need to follow the same protocol that previous immigrants from all over the world have followed. Illegals take the jobs that my parents & other legals like them have had. Gosh Darn, I went through a liberal stage when I was in my late 20's/early 30s only to wake up one day to remember my core values. Those values include less federal government involvement in my life, no abortion under any circumstances, a strong family life, and a strong work ethic. Those are the views I never hesitate to share with others. You don't have to agree, but we all live with our choices.

Permalink Reply by Antsu-in-Japan on March 4, 2009 at 15:31

Why thank you, Earl. It soooo nice to see that southern hospitality still exists in here.

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Permalink Reply by Bobi Carr ("parker") on March 4, 2009 at 15:36

Susie Brown,

Latinos with more money did not mix with poor Latinos, BUT that was their problem & I knew it was their problem.

It is wonderful that you rose above discrimination. That is what every child should be taught to do. But you just illustrated that it existed in your life. I think it is great that you turned a bad experience into something positive. Kudos.

Permalink Reply by Jay Murrell on March 4, 2009 at 15:40

Susie Brown said:

"I chose not to be a victim of my socioeconomic situation. I never doubted that I would go to college & prosper because my parents told me I could be anything I wanted to be. Being told you are a victim of any type of discrimination makes you a victim..."

Susie Brown made a choice not to be a victim.

The Liberal Democrats need and nurture the victimization mindset. They (Dems) have no interest in people rising out of meager circumstances because when that happens they loose power. So, they are doing great harm to the very people they profess to want to help. This is exactly why I detest the liberal approach to governance.

GoshDarn: GETOVERIT. You are free to be anything you want to be....it is a choice as to how you view the world and your circumstance.

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