I also have relatives here. They had to work hard to get where they're at. But, they're thankful for the country being good to them as am I.
Whites don't have a monopoly in being bigoted toward Asian-Americans. Other minorities can be bigoted too. Right now, some may be nice to you because Trump is in office and they need your support. But, as soon as a Democrat is elected president, they'll drop you like a dirty rag.
We found that out while we were living in New York state. When Obama took office, many blacks were very condescending, even downright rude. My wife used to be a Democrat, a Hillary fan back in 2008. But, after getting the shabby treatment from blacks at a mall in Syracuse, she became disillusioned with them and is now a Republican voter.
As for me? I don't like politics in general. I voted Republican and Democrat in different elections, depending on my mood. I can lean left when the Democrats were dominated by tree-huggers. But, ever since the latter were displaced by leftists and identity politics? There's no way I want to be associated with them.
Last edited by Jun aka Pekto; June 7th, 2019 at 01:11 PM.
I don't get the 5-6 thing. That said, my very first crush there was a dark-skinned, long-legged, and tall girl of Indian heritage. She had at least 5 brothers ahead of her and 1 behind. So, I never got anywhere with her.Well, you know, they looked like neighborhood toughies. If they were trying to scare me, they succeeded.
Last edited by Jun aka Pekto; June 7th, 2019 at 01:27 PM.
That's good info to know. I don't want to inadvertently offend someone of Indian heritage over there.
But, it's amazing how people are so thin-skinned nowadays. I got called names when I was younger. I just shrugged them off. Eventually, the other kids got tired of it and started calling me my surname and when they got friendlier, my nickname.
Kaya nga e. It's crystal clear and President Cheeto is not even hiding the fact that he doesn't want immigrants in the country. I agree with keeping illegals out because that's unfair for other legals. But Trump wants BOTH illegals and legals out. Make America White Again talaga.
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Last edited by _Cathy_; June 7th, 2019 at 10:40 PM.
The USCIS only assumed immigration duties back in 2003 because of 9-11. Prior to that, it was the US Embassy who handled them. To me, it looks like the immigration process is going back to the old system like the way my wife had to go through back in the 90's. The notices already said USCIS duties will be handled by embassy staff. I don't see that as keeping out legal immigrants. There will still be a steady stream of Pinoys immigrating to the US. Of course, screening will be a lot more stringent like it used to be. I have no problems with that. Paperwork will also take more time because they have to be mailed to the US for processing and then mailed back. That too I have no problems with because that was the way it used to be.
I remember the interview my wife had to go through. She spoke flawless english. She was charming. She let it be known she's pro-US. She spoke about how she wanted to work and improve herself. The embassy clerk didn't even bother with the other interview questions. He said it was just a formality. We spent the rest of our time there chatting about some bases he (ex-USAF) used to be stationed in.![]()
Last edited by Jun aka Pekto; June 8th, 2019 at 12:53 AM.
I went to the interview alone and I was only asked about my family and what I do for a living in the Philippines. I was barely asked anything. I didn't even have to charm them or show them that I am pro US. My papers were even incomplete (no ITR) because I did NOT want to leave this year so I was hoping that this will delay things (I managed to delay it for 3 years).
Not all Filipinos are dying to live in the US. I just feel for those who want to come to the US legally to start a new life, earn better or be with their loved ones.