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I can only imagine that you fortunately never walked through the San Francisco Intl Airport, in uniform, during the Viet Nam war. I can guarantee you that I was showered, but not with appreciation, and this was by Americans.

Health & happiness to all..............

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It's not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat, it's the magic in it!!!

It was a disgusting time in our history - agree or disagree with government policy, but support the soldier - period.

At least the individual soldier is respected these days, in stark contrast to the days of the Vietnam war

As an aside, remember a good % of the US Army and some Marines were not in the whichever-service by choice--they were conscripted i.e. no choice. These days, there is choice (although it is for a large number, a good one giving them a leg up the opportunity ladder). Only 1 of 7 in the Armed Forces is in the combat arms sector (I could be wrong on this exact # but not the concept). If I had a grandson or daughter who had medium-to-poor prospects in life, I take'm down to the recruiters and negotiate the best I could to get them a training-for-the-future MOS/Rating in return for my gran signing on for a longer-term obligation (you'd be foolish to not go on those terms, making sure the obligation by the Service was iron-clad). That completed training and subsequent OJT skill-honing, can be transferred into the private sector instantly (employers know how good most of the schools are) if a Service career doesn't do it.

PS--Everything I said above especially was me dismal prospects (bounced out of college, working in a second-rate discount warehouse) AND the leg up came true. I'm not a better man because I got a spark of smart and went in unconditionally: I'm a MAN because of it. Semper Fi.

Sorry about the hijacking but I had to say it. About the topic: I haven't had enough experience to comment.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

"We could start with ripping Texas and California away from the Mexicans"

Mr. Jazzbo, I couldn't help but respond to this part of your post since I happen to live in Texas & hear that same or similar statement from the wonderful Mexicans sneaking across our southern border by the 100's or maybe 1000's every month. The US did not take Tejas from Mexico. The people living in Tejas (Mexican citizens) along with a small number of others from several states in the US fought Santa Anna & the Mexican Army for Texas independence. After the Mexican army massacred everyone at the Alamo in San Antonio, the individuals fighting for Texas independence spanked that Mexican Army's ass & captured Santa Anna who then signed over Tejas in exchange for his life. The Republic of Texas was then founded & years later joined the US. The capture site of Santa Anna happens to be about 8 miles from my office & we drive by it regularly. Sorry for the history lesson everyone, just trying to keep the Texas history straight. Besides, I'm sure all of you know how proud we Texans are of our state's history.

...Especially the extending of slavery to a part of Mexico, which had outlawed it years earlier. Your view of Texas history is seriously flawed, as even a casual look would certify. There were no heroes in that war, just various shades of villain. BTW the Mexicans sneaking across the border? To escape from the horrific drug wars which are ripping Mexico apart? To supply US consumers? To do any kind of work which even Mexican-Americans have abandoned? And many of which aren't Mexicans but other Central Americans who are escaping the gangs and institutionalized violence that have been endemic to CA since the '70's (when we first started our alleged "war on drugs"?) You mean that part of Texas history? Because that's not history, it's frontier fantasy. For shame, Bro. I've lived in Texas and have a brother born there. "The first victim of war is the truth". You know the old saying--Give Texas an enema and it would be smaller than Rhode Island. Have a nice day.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Jazzbo, I see the two of us will never agree on any of those issues you mentioned except for the "so called war on drugs" which all of us know is nothing more than propaganda. It was not my intent to offend you in anyway by my statements but I obviously struck a few nerves. I sense you strongly dislike Texas & I do agree that living here is not for everyone. Now, this gringo will stop before this thread gets even further off its original topic. Best wishes!

Has anything changed ? San Francisco, home of Nancy Pelosi and a city government that forces the citizens to pay for sex changes for it's government officials...It was there that one politician who shall remain unanimous, sipping chardonnay with pinky out, remarked with disgust at the rest of America, 'lost and pathetic souls clinging to their guns and religion..."

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Don't try to understand 'em, just rope 'em down and brand 'em...

ok guys. All lands have been fought over, both taken and lost. They all have human blood stains, and all land ownership is temporary. As for who holds it now ... who cares!

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bypassin' kinky, and usin' the whole chicken!!!

Mr. Dwarf, my sincerest apologies & you are correct. My being a history major caused me to state historically accurate facts in response to the post. Then I was "attacked" by personal opinions & liberal justifications for the ILLEGAL immigration into the USA. I believe my Texas heritage was even insulted. I simply decided to bow out as a gentleman.

I guess my previous post should have actually been placed in a thread titled as DO YOU THINK CHICOS (from Mexico) DISLIKE GRINGOS (from Texas)? That's meant to be humorous for anyone without a sense of humor or that take things too personal.

On another note, I'm flying to CR on July 21st & would like to buy you a few cocktails if you are in the area that week. Never drank at a bar with a Bashful Dwarf before. Sounds entertaining!

...a couple of drinks in me and I ain't so Bashful anymore. Just don't believe any photos or video you may be privy to.

I surely will not be in town that late in July. The first week is an anniversary for me, so I aim for that.

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bypassin' kinky, and usin' the whole chicken!!!

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What are some of the reasons why Ticos dislike Gringos? please let me know

The quote you included is part of it for sure. And in addition it is typical that "have nots" resent the "haves". That is universal and applies to people that are seen as wealthy versus people that see themselves as poor. In CR it seems that there is an idea that it is morally acceptable to take things from the wealthy, especially from those from the gringo lands

+ 100 I am a proud Texas also

What ever happened to Mr. Devlin anyway?