masterrig

Pretty typical for John to call people hypocrits based on something done by people hundreds of years ago. Personally, I hold people accountable by their personal actions, not by their ancestors, or by people their color or religion from centuries ago. I'm funny that way. I know it's not PC, but it makes more sense. With that reasoning, I wonder who the american indians displaced in the Americas even farther back. How do we handle that? How far back do we go before we say, "OK, this date equal original owners"? _________________________________ I have to agree with you. Do we have to be held accountable for something our ancestors did? I'm not buying that theory that 'we' are responsible for what happened to Native Americans. If, I had a magic wand and could make it all better... you damned right. I don't and can't. I don't go for that 'sins of the father' bullshit, anyhow. Besides, this thread is about illegal immigration. I honestly believe, the Native Americans would rather we leave them alone. We've 'helped' them enough. Chuck

Hypocritical when the argument is presented by a Pilgrim surviver from that time. I expect Masterrig is old, but really, that old? __________________________________ Wait a minute! What are you trying to say here! You're right, I'm old but, not THAT old! Chuck

____________________________ ...and the beat goes on! Chuck

So which native American language do you speak? Sioux? Seminole? Which tribal laws are you following? ________________________________ The only place those languages are spoken is on the reservations. Chuck Were there reservations when the Pilgrims arrived? I think not. The nation that you are so anxious to protect from intruders was founded by intruders who decimated the indigenous population and its cutures. I find this entire line of argument hypocritical. ___________________________________ From what you say, we are all intruders. Well, I don't see it that way. Our fore-fathers were the intruders, I guess. I was born here and I didn't have anything to do with it. What happened with the first settlers and those involved in 'manifest destiny', has nothing to do with me. That was then... this is now. Possibly, you could contact the BIA and see what you can do to right the wrong done to indiginous people. Don't get me wrong, I understand what you are saying and understand the situation with indiginous people. There's not a whole helluva lot I or you can do about it now. That all happened over 125-yrs. ago. What we need to focus on is what we can do about the here and now. Chuck Chuck

So which native American language do you speak? Sioux? Seminole? Which tribal laws are you following? ________________________________ The only place those languages are spoken is on the reservations. Chuck

I bet you missed out on a promotion also _________________________________ After 17-yrs. I'd had about enough of the bull-shit, saw the opportunity and walked-off! I'd been promised a promotion for 16 of those years! Chuck I used to work for a financial institution and was told we we're all one big family. A family that would share its fortunes and it's misery equally amongst it's members. Translation: if you're not on the board of directors, you're screwed. I also walked away, started a business for myself and never looked back. Damn, the best decision I ever made. _______________________________ I know what you mean! I got the 'family tale', also but, I got the misery and they got the wealth! I didn't say a word to anyone. I just got in my jeep and hauled ass. Like you, I never loked back either. Three months later, I had built my own shop and started full-time rigging. I used the money from my savings account with that company plus my last pay check. I felt so much lighter. Oh, by the way. My girlfriend at the time asked me the day I walked-off if, I wanted to get married the next day! I thought she was nuts! We did and we're here together and that was 9-yrs. ago. To the good life! Chuck

___________________________________ Like you, I run like hell, from 'debates' on God and politics. For what it is worth, you just made a damned good point!!! Hear, hear! Chuck

______________________________ Heard it a few minutes ago on the news. I hope, that does not mean the end of those wonderful delacacies! Chuck

I bet you missed out on a promotion also _________________________________ After 17-yrs. I'd had about enough of the bull-shit, saw the opportunity and walked-off! I'd been promised a promotion for 16 of those years! Chuck

________________________________ Yes, sir! I read where he was the recipient of machine gun fire as a Canadian Service man and one of the shots took his finger. I read also, he 'made-up' his accent for Star Trek. Quite an interesting man. Chuck

__________________________ Pretty good for accuracy! Chuck

___________________________________ The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck

_____________________________________ Aw, yeah!!!

GO COMMANDO!!!! ______________________________ Yeha, Baby! I like the longer legged briefs. Tighty-whities are un-comfortable. Chuck

arrg. yes. and the whole anal probe conversation was allowed? Freak! yes. hows about your panties? ________________________________ There's a relationship there. (somewhere) Chuck

_____________________________ Bwa-hahahahahahahaha... Chuck

_______________________________ Shouldn't that be the other way around? ---------------------------------------------- Nah its ok.....beer just replaces blood and water in the blood stream and body systems after a certain period.... _____________________________________________ Well, in that case... carry 0n! ...and salud! Chuck

________________________________ It's a dirty, thankless job... Chuck

_______________________________ Shouldn't that be the other way around? Chuck

_______________________________ It was all good for a laugh, though! Chuck

...of 'Star Trek...Sad! Chuck

_________________________________ That's pretty close to being 'well done', isn't it? Chuck P.S. Thanks, for what you are doing for us!!!

________________________________ Was that from the anal probe or the burritos?? Chuck

There..............fixed. i actually spate my tea out laughing when i read that... ___________________________________ Zeemax... I think, the ladies want to 'violate' you! Chuck

That's just because you live in Texas. It was assumed. ___________________________________ Hell, everything's better in Texas!!! Chuck