I just read a forum on the Internet about a mom who is frustrated with the current illegal immigration issue and has decided to remove all Spanish cartoons from her home. She hopes to bring new cultures to the table for her children to learn about. Now before you go saying that she must be racist or full of hatred, as some of the people commenting on her story have called her, she went on to say that she herself CHOSE to take Spanish when she was in school, but nowadays she feels that the language is being forced down her kids' throats. What ever happened to learning another language? In this global economy, in this future world of mixing cultures, why aren't other languages being taught as much? Well, because so many immigrants these days are coming from Mexico. However, the problem lies with those who never learn the language of our country; English. So here below is something one of the commenters wrote to help explain the current issue with these illegal immigrants. I liked how she described it, or rather, how she heard it described by a radio program. And I think it's a good way to explain things. It rather sums it all up.
"I don't have a problem with spanish speaking people. I have a problem with spanish speaking illegals PERIOD. I heard a scenario the other day on the radio that described the situation perfectly. You wake up in the middle of the night to find a person in your home. You did not invite them and they have broken into your home. You tell them to get out- they say "no". You call the police- they show up, take him away. The next night, the same individual is in your house again. Except this time he has brought a bunch of angry looking protestors to sit on your lawn and yelling that he "deserves to be there in your home". This time he has moved in, he is eating your food, moved your things out on the lawn, and expects you to speak his language. You start to call the police, but he threatens to let all the protestors out on your lawn inside if you complain. That's the exact scenario I see happening in AZ. I'm not letting this scenario into my house."
Friday, May 28, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
The many names of Daniel
My boyfriend has many alter-egos and I've named them all based on their personalities. Perhaps over time, I will learn more!
Daniel: This is his normal name. He is Daniel on any given day when he's out running errands, spending time with me and friends, or at work. Daniel is intelligent, has a good sense of humor, generous to his friends and family, and is one of the most helpful, thoughtful guys you'll meet. A car was stalled on the side of the road once and he walked over to see if they needed anything and another time he helped a friend move across the country.
Danny: This is the nickname that he is known by in his family. Actually, it's the name he was always known as until college when he started to go by Daniel instead. I call him Daniel because that's what he went by when I met him. From what I've seen, Danny has a great relationship with his family and it's cute to see him play with his little niece.
Poet: I've sometimes referred to him as my poet, sometimes my drunken poet, when he sends me poetic texts (often at 2am). I've mostly stopped receiving late-night texts because I'm either out with him late at night or he knows I'm at home asleep and he will see me the next day. But here's a few examples of what he's sent me in the past:
“I do so love your mannerisms, rolling, blinking eyes, smiles and laughs with toss of head.”
“Words fail you. Literature falls short of doing you justice.”
"I stay in bed with my beloved until the dark retakes the day. I doze and embrace my pleasure, I sleep and wake still dreaming. Shall we rise and dress, doll-darling? Is it time to leave ourselves? No, your smell is intoxicating; no, your skin warms mine too well. Your touch anywhere inflames me all over, your fingers quicken my heart to pounding. Let’s stay in bed and be patient. Morning and day will come again."
“Ain't you so sweet and mellow and pale white all like snow, but not snow white with her dwarves or dwarfs or however it’s spelled.”
Drunky McDrunkerton: This is his drunken alter-ego. This almost Irish-sounding name fits his good-hearted, drunken charm. Drunky McDrunkerton comes out after he's had a few whiskey sours. He talks a bit louder, he gestures more, and he will get into debates with someone about anything from the latest news to history. He likes history. (To be fair, he could get into a debate at any time, but when we're out at night, he has people to debate with.) He will squeeze my hand or knee and I love it when he twirls my hair. He also starts texting people random thoughts. His closest friends are all on Dave's Drunken Subscription. This alter-ego has fun and will from time to time sing karaoke.
Drunky McGroper: This rather unsavory character is unleashed when Daniel has had WAY too many. Raunchy jokes and an awkward sense of humor are his repertoire. (Genitalia is often referred to.) He sways a bit, he sees double, and he gropes a bit. Don't worry, it's not some poor unsuspecting person at our table; just me. He will tell me (not in earshot of others, thank goodness) what he'd like to do to me when he gets me home. Just the other night, I was walking McGroper outside the bar. I was half hugging, half holding him in place. He was rubbing my arms and feeling up my back when a moment later he stepped away and said with a drunken grin, "Oh, what just happened?" Yep, he unhooked my bra one-handed. I must admit, I worry when I see Drunky McGroper. Thankfully I'm usually the designated driver. And luckily, I do not see this alter-ego much at all. I think it's only been twice since I met him.
Danny Boy: This is Daniel when he's in a goofy mood. He's got boyish charm and I always laugh when Danny Boy comes out to play. Goofing with Danny Boy isn't unlike playing with a child as he hides under the covers to disappear. And something about trying to tickle him drives me wild. (Probably because he's not easy to tickle and when I find that vulnerable spot, I pounce!)
Handsome Brown-Eyed Man: This is his super sweet boyfriend side. HBEM is very much like the characteristics of Daniel, only mainly directed at me. :) He likes to take care of me, he wants to know that I'm happy (and I am), and is all-in-all a great guy.
So there you have it; the many alter-egos of my boyfriend.
Daniel: This is his normal name. He is Daniel on any given day when he's out running errands, spending time with me and friends, or at work. Daniel is intelligent, has a good sense of humor, generous to his friends and family, and is one of the most helpful, thoughtful guys you'll meet. A car was stalled on the side of the road once and he walked over to see if they needed anything and another time he helped a friend move across the country.
Danny: This is the nickname that he is known by in his family. Actually, it's the name he was always known as until college when he started to go by Daniel instead. I call him Daniel because that's what he went by when I met him. From what I've seen, Danny has a great relationship with his family and it's cute to see him play with his little niece.
Poet: I've sometimes referred to him as my poet, sometimes my drunken poet, when he sends me poetic texts (often at 2am). I've mostly stopped receiving late-night texts because I'm either out with him late at night or he knows I'm at home asleep and he will see me the next day. But here's a few examples of what he's sent me in the past:
“I do so love your mannerisms, rolling, blinking eyes, smiles and laughs with toss of head.”
“Words fail you. Literature falls short of doing you justice.”
"I stay in bed with my beloved until the dark retakes the day. I doze and embrace my pleasure, I sleep and wake still dreaming. Shall we rise and dress, doll-darling? Is it time to leave ourselves? No, your smell is intoxicating; no, your skin warms mine too well. Your touch anywhere inflames me all over, your fingers quicken my heart to pounding. Let’s stay in bed and be patient. Morning and day will come again."
“Ain't you so sweet and mellow and pale white all like snow, but not snow white with her dwarves or dwarfs or however it’s spelled.”
Drunky McDrunkerton: This is his drunken alter-ego. This almost Irish-sounding name fits his good-hearted, drunken charm. Drunky McDrunkerton comes out after he's had a few whiskey sours. He talks a bit louder, he gestures more, and he will get into debates with someone about anything from the latest news to history. He likes history. (To be fair, he could get into a debate at any time, but when we're out at night, he has people to debate with.) He will squeeze my hand or knee and I love it when he twirls my hair. He also starts texting people random thoughts. His closest friends are all on Dave's Drunken Subscription. This alter-ego has fun and will from time to time sing karaoke.
Drunky McGroper: This rather unsavory character is unleashed when Daniel has had WAY too many. Raunchy jokes and an awkward sense of humor are his repertoire. (Genitalia is often referred to.) He sways a bit, he sees double, and he gropes a bit. Don't worry, it's not some poor unsuspecting person at our table; just me. He will tell me (not in earshot of others, thank goodness) what he'd like to do to me when he gets me home. Just the other night, I was walking McGroper outside the bar. I was half hugging, half holding him in place. He was rubbing my arms and feeling up my back when a moment later he stepped away and said with a drunken grin, "Oh, what just happened?" Yep, he unhooked my bra one-handed. I must admit, I worry when I see Drunky McGroper. Thankfully I'm usually the designated driver. And luckily, I do not see this alter-ego much at all. I think it's only been twice since I met him.
Danny Boy: This is Daniel when he's in a goofy mood. He's got boyish charm and I always laugh when Danny Boy comes out to play. Goofing with Danny Boy isn't unlike playing with a child as he hides under the covers to disappear. And something about trying to tickle him drives me wild. (Probably because he's not easy to tickle and when I find that vulnerable spot, I pounce!)
Handsome Brown-Eyed Man: This is his super sweet boyfriend side. HBEM is very much like the characteristics of Daniel, only mainly directed at me. :) He likes to take care of me, he wants to know that I'm happy (and I am), and is all-in-all a great guy.
So there you have it; the many alter-egos of my boyfriend.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Political correctness is the downfall of America
OK, we all know that this country has a large illegal immigrant issue. When Texas and New Mexico stepped up their border patrols in the 1990s, these illegals naturally fled to the US through Arizona. So I can see why they put forth this law; however, I also see the problems with it. I am against the idea that an officer can arrest you for nothing. Yes, nothing. They could ask for your I.D. and if you don't have it with you at that moment, they could arrest you. That's wrong. But like I said, I see why Arizona felt the need to do something drastic. But the state has to know that this will eventually get repealed.
That being said, I would like to explain why I understand Arizona's attempt at this I.D. law. First of all, I'm all for Texas passing a law that you must show your I.D. in order to vote in any election. I don't understand anyone when they say they are against that. Why? This leads into my argument. Something as simple as an I.D. is a start against illegal immigration. Why are so many Americans against this country's attempts to keep illegal immigration at bay? If you are an American citizen, why are you fighting against this country?
It would seem that illegals want everything handed to them for free, including the rights of an American citizen, while they are in fact NOT a citizen. How is this fair to people who are citizens and to other immigrants who came here the legal way? Let's not forget that illegals are here illegally. They are breaking the law. Why is America putting up with this? Oh wait, I know, liberal Democrats need the illegal votes to keep them in office. (haha)
America's biggest flaw right now is all this PC crap. Oh, everyone needs to be nice to everyone else and god forbid we offend anyone. Bah. When I was a kid, we played kickball and dammit, we had a winner. Nowadays, everybody is a winner because it makes other kids feel bad to lose. Well boo-hoo. I lost a lot in school and it sucked. But you know what? It made me want to win and to fight back all the more! And when you've worked hard and you get sweet victory, it feels all the more fantastic because you earned it. That gives people motivation and determination...something we need in this country.
This crap needs to stop. America is afraid of upsetting some Hispanics. I get it. However, America needs to grow its balls back. If you are of Hispanic decent and it's your heritage, then that's great! Celebrate it. Teach it to your children. But if you are also an American citizen, then that's your heritage too. When immigrants came to this country in the 1800s and early 1900s, they at least tried to become American. They at least learned English! Why aren't Hispanic-Americans proud of their country too? Why aren't they fighting against those who are coming here illegally? This illegal immigrant issue is a problem for every citizen, regardless of your heritage. Whatever happened to the mindset that we are all Americans together, regardless of race? I'm starting to wonder if we ever had that. But we certainly need it now.
I could go on and on, but I think I'll just stop here for now.
That being said, I would like to explain why I understand Arizona's attempt at this I.D. law. First of all, I'm all for Texas passing a law that you must show your I.D. in order to vote in any election. I don't understand anyone when they say they are against that. Why? This leads into my argument. Something as simple as an I.D. is a start against illegal immigration. Why are so many Americans against this country's attempts to keep illegal immigration at bay? If you are an American citizen, why are you fighting against this country?
It would seem that illegals want everything handed to them for free, including the rights of an American citizen, while they are in fact NOT a citizen. How is this fair to people who are citizens and to other immigrants who came here the legal way? Let's not forget that illegals are here illegally. They are breaking the law. Why is America putting up with this? Oh wait, I know, liberal Democrats need the illegal votes to keep them in office. (haha)
America's biggest flaw right now is all this PC crap. Oh, everyone needs to be nice to everyone else and god forbid we offend anyone. Bah. When I was a kid, we played kickball and dammit, we had a winner. Nowadays, everybody is a winner because it makes other kids feel bad to lose. Well boo-hoo. I lost a lot in school and it sucked. But you know what? It made me want to win and to fight back all the more! And when you've worked hard and you get sweet victory, it feels all the more fantastic because you earned it. That gives people motivation and determination...something we need in this country.
This crap needs to stop. America is afraid of upsetting some Hispanics. I get it. However, America needs to grow its balls back. If you are of Hispanic decent and it's your heritage, then that's great! Celebrate it. Teach it to your children. But if you are also an American citizen, then that's your heritage too. When immigrants came to this country in the 1800s and early 1900s, they at least tried to become American. They at least learned English! Why aren't Hispanic-Americans proud of their country too? Why aren't they fighting against those who are coming here illegally? This illegal immigrant issue is a problem for every citizen, regardless of your heritage. Whatever happened to the mindset that we are all Americans together, regardless of race? I'm starting to wonder if we ever had that. But we certainly need it now.
I could go on and on, but I think I'll just stop here for now.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Just Visiting
I've seen a lot of coverage about this illegal immigrant issue lately and I gotta say that the biggest question to ask these illegals is this: "What do you have against becoming a legal citizen?"
From all of the videos and pictures and such that I've seen, like the current issue in Arizona, my theory is that they would not give a straight, honest answer. Not to the liberal news anyway. Some are demanding everything for free without becoming legal citizens. Why is our government allowing this? I'm pretty sure other countries don't put up with this. How fair is it to a legal citizen who must work hard and contribute taxes and social security to see all of these illegal immigrants getting handouts? It's not fair and it just teaches people that they don't have to work hard for anything because if they whine and complain enough, the government will just cave and give them everything they want. And why? They'll say it's because we're America and here, everyone is supposed to get freedoms and rights. And I say yes, LEGAL citizens get freedoms and rights because we're citizens of this country. If you're not a legal citizen, you're just visiting.
Now I'm just guessing, but I think a lot (not all) illegal immigrants want everything for free and for this country to take care of them, but they don't actually want to become citizens. And that's the true problem.
If ANY immigrant wants to live and work here in this country, then by all means, come join America. Just do it the legal way and become a citizen. How hard is that?
From all of the videos and pictures and such that I've seen, like the current issue in Arizona, my theory is that they would not give a straight, honest answer. Not to the liberal news anyway. Some are demanding everything for free without becoming legal citizens. Why is our government allowing this? I'm pretty sure other countries don't put up with this. How fair is it to a legal citizen who must work hard and contribute taxes and social security to see all of these illegal immigrants getting handouts? It's not fair and it just teaches people that they don't have to work hard for anything because if they whine and complain enough, the government will just cave and give them everything they want. And why? They'll say it's because we're America and here, everyone is supposed to get freedoms and rights. And I say yes, LEGAL citizens get freedoms and rights because we're citizens of this country. If you're not a legal citizen, you're just visiting.
Now I'm just guessing, but I think a lot (not all) illegal immigrants want everything for free and for this country to take care of them, but they don't actually want to become citizens. And that's the true problem.
If ANY immigrant wants to live and work here in this country, then by all means, come join America. Just do it the legal way and become a citizen. How hard is that?
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