Hawaiian

1 hour ago, LosLobo said:

So, since you acknowledge that deporting undocumented immigrants could lead to rising prices, doesn’t that create a dichotomy with Trump’s position on lowering food prices?
 

Show me where I defended Trump's position on lowering food prices.  You can't because I didn't.

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Go ahead, shoot your feet off in the name of ideology. It's not the first time it has happened.

Don't want to answer the question, just say so.  No need to to deflect with ridiculous excuses. 

3 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Yes they can and how did their mothers get it? I understand that sometimes they get it from bad husbands that have unprotected sex with prostitutes, and in that case the "mothers" should have thought about birth control.

 

HIV is not transmitted without fluid exchange and as such is avoidable.

Thanks for answering my question?  Rather doubt it he would reply with a sensible or honest answer.

6 minutes ago, bannork said:

49.7% of American voters chose Trump, not even a majority.

And where does making US great again mean cutting foreign, especially medical aid, to poor countries?

To begin with, why are these countries poor?  Corruption, including the diversion of foreign aid is one cause.

3 minutes ago, bannork said:

Children can get HIV from their mothers 

How did their mothers contract it?

25 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

That was exactly my point in my previous post. However those that think the US is responsible for feeding and medicating every <deleted> country on the planet can get together and send all the money needed.

In return the U.S. get demonized, asking is that all there is.  You owe us.

18 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

I have explained to you if you get rid of the illegals, and pay award wages, the cost of all crops on the supermarket shelves will rise. What part of that don't you understand?

 

If you want to insert red herrings by making moral judgments, fine. It doesn't change the fact deporting illegals, which make up 42% of farm workers, will have the opposite effect to the promise Trump made, which was to bring living costs down.

 

Are you claiming that upholding the law is a moral judgement?

No where in my posts have I denied that prices will rise if illegals are deported.  However, I have said that is not justification for not deporting them. 

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Red Herring:  A piece of information that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting.

 

I often wonder why posters take a statistical sample of one or two people as representing an entire population, as proof of their assertions. Is it because they have no understanding or training in statistics,  or are they being deliberately dense?

Illegals often work for substandard wages.  If there were no illegals available, then wages would rise until they became acceptable for Americans to take the "jobs no American wants."  Didn't you say criminal is criminal.  To say lower prices justifies allowing illegals to remain is criminal.  That is exactly what my original example was about, but you called it a red herring. 

Getting back to basic economics, jobs that are highly risky, like crab harvesting in Alaskan waters, demand very high pay.  People are only willing to take this dangerous work if the pay higher than a much safer job.

54 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Red Herring:  A piece of information that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting.

 

I often wonder why posters take a statistical sample of one or two people as representing an entire population, as proof of their assertions. Is it because they have no understanding or training in statistics, or are they being deliberately dense?

Sorry if you were misled or distracted.  I thought you were better than that. 

44 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Evasion of the question, when you damn well know the answer.

  Because you didn't get the answer you wanted it's considered evasion? You're a joke and not a funny one at that. Even a fifth grader would understand what you obviously don't.

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

So when your fruit and vegetable prices go through the roof, what excuse will you pick then?

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

So when your fruit and vegetable prices go through the roof, what excuse will you pick then?

Same as with eggs, the laws of supply and demand.

6 minutes ago, Walker88 said:

You must be one of those Internet Tough Guys.

 

Signing up for the invasion are you? Put your body where your mouth is? Or maybe you're an old, obese coward like your messiah? Yes, that's it.

 

It's vile people who think killing innocent people, as a military action would, is okay just because a bloated crybaby convicted felon wants more land.  I do hope if 47 pulls that crap, decent NATO nations fire a couple of Cruise missiles into the White House and Mar-a-Lago. Or maybe seize the clown and do a old style Viking Blood Eagle on the South Lawn. They would be fully justified.

 

Check you calendar, MAGAs. It's 2025, not 1750. Imperialism is dead.

Wow!  You sound just like the kind of guy I WOULDN'T want as a neighbor.

"All my

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

 

Selena Gomez found herself at the center of controversy after sharing—and subsequently deleting—a heartfelt video on Instagram in which she cried over the plight of immigrants facing deportation in the United States. The 32-year-old actress and singer, whose family has Mexican roots, appeared emotional as she addressed the issue, which she linked to former President Donald Trump’s deportation policies.  

 

https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/selena-gomez-attends-variety-presents-96215901.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=699

 

“All my people are getting attacked, the children,” Gomez said tearfully in the now-deleted video. “I don’t understand. I’m so sorry. I wish I could do something, but I can’t.” Alongside the video, she wrote “I’m sorry” accompanied by a Mexican flag emoji.  

 

Following the post, Gomez added a note to her Instagram Stories, saying, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.” However, she quickly deleted this follow-up message, as well.  

 

"Weeping for rapists and murderers!" Piers Morgan gives his take on Selena Gomez's now-deleted video of her crying over the deportation of Mexican people.

 

The posts sparked an intense debate online, with many criticizing Gomez for her public display of emotion. Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren took to X (formerly Twitter) to say, “Certified moron @selenagomez crying for criminal illegal aliens is really something else. This is why we don’t take our political advice from Disney child stars.”  

 

Savanah Hernandez, another political commentator, echoed similar sentiments: “Selena Gomez filmed herself ugly crying about the current mass deportations. Because of course, the out-of-touch celebrity with zero understanding of how dangerous our country has become is crying for the criminals being deported. How pathetic.”  

 

Others questioned Gomez’s timing and actions. One user remarked, “Selena Gomez crying on Instagram isn’t helping a single family facing deportation. If she truly cared about ‘her people,’ where was she before this? She has the money, the platform, and the connections to fund legal aid, advocate for policy reform, or even assist families in navigating the path to legalization. Instead, she waited until it was too late, showing up with empty tears and vague apologies.”  

 

Another comment read, “Selena Gomez is crying because of mass deportations. She says she, ‘Doesn’t know what to do.’ Did she ever cry about the Americans killed by illegals? Of course not.” Others went even further, with one writing, “Selena Gomez shares a video crying about the deportations. You are welcome to leave as well. This also goes for everyone trying to stop mass deportations. No one will miss you!”  

 

Despite the backlash, Gomez did receive some support online. Many users defended her, pointing to her heritage and past efforts to shed light on immigration issues. “How can people be mad at someone with Mexican heritage being heartbroken by how the US treats Latinos? That’s literally her family!” wrote a fan account dedicated to Gomez.

 

Another user commented, “Damn, this is sad. Glad Selena is bringing light to how terrible this is.” Someone else expressed empathy for Gomez, saying, “I understand she’s very empathetic due to her Mexican descent and feels responsible for them. I don’t blame her, as many good people among them came to feed their families.”  

 

This isn’t the first time Gomez has spoken about immigration. In a 2019 op-ed for *Time* magazine, she opened up about her family’s immigration story and the fears she has for those in similar situations. “Undocumented immigration is an issue I think about every day, and I never forget how blessed I am to have been born in this country thanks to my family and the grace of circumstance,” she wrote.  

 

That same year, Gomez produced the Netflix documentary *Living Undocumented*, which chronicled the lives of eight immigrant families in the United States. Reflecting on the project, she said, “I cried watching the documentary subjects’ deeply personal journeys,” noting that the film “captured the shame, uncertainty, and fear I saw my own family struggle with.”  

 

While Gomez has yet to comment on the backlash directly, her brief posts—and subsequent removal—have reignited discussions around celebrity activism and the complexities of addressing sensitive social issues in the public eye.  

 

 

Based on a report by NYP 2025-01-29

 

 

"All my people are being attacked."  That says it all. 

6 hours ago, Jingthing said:

How are those egg prices going?

Through the roof!  Shortage caused by the bird flu. 

8 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I would suggest applying the immigration laws with some judgment of individual circumstances. By all means deport criminals, and those bludging off the system.

 

However, people who are prepared to work for less than minimum wage, sending money to their families, are an asset to America.

 

The stable genius who decided to deport every illegal, without regard for consequences, is not doing any favors to Americans already hurting from high living costs.

 

What's the bet Trump could not tell you the cost of a dozen eggs, although it is odds on he could tell you the stock price of DJT to the last cent.

Would you say that criminals who launder dirty money by establishing legal businesses that provide jobs and income to legal citizens should be excused for their crimes because they are an asset to America?

And what's the big deal about the price of eggs vs. stock prices?  That's far from unusual.

6 hours ago, thesetat said:

Don't you think it is cheaper for the Government to use military transport.. We are talking about getting millions of illegals sent home. That is a lot of private jets to carry them all home. I think he was brilliant to do it this way. No need to negotiate with the airline companies or anyone else. No waiting either. 

When I was in the military we often caught free flights on military aircraft to go home on leave.  These were flights that pilots made to meet their proficiency requirements.

https://thegunzone.com/how-many-hours-do-military-pilots-fly/

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

You sound just like the type of person that attacks another poster because they are posting facts you don't like, while not having any facts of your own. Now that IS dishonesty.

 

Try flaming someone else.

Not intended to be a flame. So we shouldn't deport these fruit pickers because the fruit will rot then the end result will be higher prices because there will be shortages as the law of supply and demand kicks in.  Therefore immigration laws should not be enforced since it will result in higher fruit prices.

Is that what your post is all about?

46 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

You clearly just pulled that out of your ...

 

Such gibberish. 

12 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Trump doesn’t want to annex Panama but he does want to annex Greenland. 

He does want to annex the Canal Zone.  He has openly not ruled out military force for both.

I don't think Trump has the power to unilaterally annex any foreign territory.  If I'm not mistaken it would have to be ratified by the Senate, since annexation is legally a treaty.  Rather doubtful he could garner enough votes. 

Just now, Lacessit said:

Here in third world Thailand, I am paying USD 4.40 for TWO dozen large eggs.

We were there in November.  Duck eggs were 30 for 150 baht, about USD 1.80/dozen.  Being the cook I made all sorts of egg dishes. 

1 hour ago, simple1 said:

 

Why do you think personal wealth equates to a "quality" person?

Don't expect a reply.  I posed the same question to him, giving some examples of what could go wrong.  No reply.