Are you Bilingual/Trilingual/Etc.?

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 23, 2018:

I am not polyglot...yet ..only bilingual (Spanish and English). My command of the Italian and French is not fluent but I am planning to take classes to improve my knowledge of both languages.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

@EllenDale Why did my post call your attention?

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

SerenityDarling comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Do you have any idea how long and how expensive it is to do that? Have you ever known someone struggling?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

@SerenityDarling Again, I think you and many other members are getting the process to obtain ;legal status and the one to become a Citizen both mixed up. When you are a Resident Alien (process who may take few years and heavy money) to become an USA Citizen -if you want to become one- is an easy one. No, I don't believe white people has "better chance" to obtain the Resident Alien status...but, then, I did all my paperwork in the early 80s. Different time.

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

Vic47 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

The same poison has invaded the UK and was a major propaganda point in Brexit. The immigrants I've met are hardworking and resilient . Brits seem to forget we are all immigrants of various sort - mine were of Nordic descent.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

@BlueWave Yes, I did know.

How Important is Nudity?

Buddha comments on Jan 24, 2018:

Maybe the nude beach is the equalizer ? IDK ?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

@irascible E X A C T L Y.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How Important is Nudity?

GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Jan 24, 2018:

It is who you are. Comfort zone is important to all humans... a place where you feel at home. But to many clothes is the big equalizer. I always say... if there is an afterlife... there will be no clothes. I remember being about 10 and talking with buddies about when I get married at 19 because I ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

@RavenCT Since you are from CT I guess you are talking about Solair or Berkshire Vista.

How Important is Nudity?

Funandfondles comments on Jan 24, 2018:

I just think it’s wrong how ashamed of the human body people seem to be. It’s one thing to be worried about nudity for hygienic and other practical purposes, but no one should have to be afraid that their body is unacceptable. People are going to get aroused at first, but as long as they ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

In all my years as a nudist I only saw one guy getting aroused; he was removed from the premises and his name was added to the -nationwide- "no admittance list".

How Important is Nudity?

Babyseal comments on Jan 24, 2018:

I am a nudist and have been to resorts, hi. You are normal and now way you are a jerk

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

Which resirt in the east coast is your favorite?

Saw a post on Facebook that Americans can't read. Is it true or just another secular media post?

KKGator comments on Jan 24, 2018:

Can't read, don't read, and poor reading comprehension, are three entirely different things. Some people are illiterate. Some are barely literate. Perhaps, if we spent more money on education, stopped textbooks from being published in Texas, got all religious influences out of public schools, and ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

I agree with you and add the following: The government, the same with religion, doesn't want the people to be educated. Nope, an uninformed citizenry doesn't ask questions..

Where should the line be drawn, between religious freedom and mental illness?

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 23, 2018:

No sure....specially after this afternoon...when an acquaintance told me that my Atheism offends her.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

@DobbinPitch I did answer her and she got all bent out of shape. I enjoyed her ignorance....

So I started a new job on the 2nd of Jan and am thrilled because its close to home and other good ...

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I couldn't work in a place so infected / infested by religion.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

@Presley1209 And they will ask you if you are a Satanist, a baby eater Atheist....and everything else their ignorance could concoct.

Are you Bilingual/Trilingual/Etc.?

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 23, 2018:

I am not polyglot...yet ..only bilingual (Spanish and English). My command of the Italian and French is not fluent but I am planning to take classes to improve my knowledge of both languages.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 24, 2018:

@EllenDale Would that get me to level 8? lol

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

Vic47 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

The same poison has invaded the UK and was a major propaganda point in Brexit. The immigrants I've met are hardworking and resilient . Brits seem to forget we are all immigrants of various sort - mine were of Nordic descent.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@BlueWave Because each person is an individual....as weird as it may sound to you.

What happened when a public school student sued over prayer [cnn.

sassygirl3869 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

It is so indoctrinated into their lives in this parish citizens feel lost without their prayers. Sad

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Does't a drug addict feel lost w/o the drugs? Well, is the same for these people. Sad.

Which is the Best country for Atheists?

sassygirl3869 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

We have previous posts-if you use keyword populations you can access them. I tried cutting and pasting to no avail. Admn?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@RobCampbell Europe is turning its back to religion...specially Catholicism....and that's the reason the Pope -a Latin American- wants to keep the two countries with most Catholics (Brazil / Mexico) under his wing.

Which is the Best country for Atheists?

MichaelSpinler comments on Jan 23, 2018:

iceland. sweden, or amsterdam

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

As I said, I believe is The Netherlands; Amsterdam (its capital) has seen the closing of many churches.

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

OpposingOpposum comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Most of the immigrants I meet are intelligent,hardworking and impressively motivated. Judging from my experience, they're a pretty positive influence.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@Naeem Again, you are crying racism where is none. Maybe this incident will clarify things. In my other country an immigrant -who entered illegally- approached a female police officer from her back and put five bullets inside her head. If that bad immigrant was not in the country the officer would be alive today. Are all the immigrant from his country bad? Not at all....but as you said it only takes a person to commit a crime .

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

BawdyEclectic comments on Jan 23, 2018:

No, I absolutely love the diversity and they all too often take the most menial jobs, the ones no self-respecting white folk'll take, to find a safer haven to live. If Donald and JimmyBob get their way and send them all packing our economy will be fucked.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Diversity is great....as long as those contributing to it are law abiding people. Is very simple.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

evidentialist comments on Jan 22, 2018:

@david7wk -- Do you mean seek citizenship or do you mean seek legal immigration which can be followed with seeking citizenship?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@evidentialist 1. The OP is about citizenship, 2. You were talking about legal status but didn't specify it at all,.. . 3. I mentioned several times the difference between both processes but you, at no time, grabbed the hint and continue to talk about obtaining legal status, 4. It seems to me you are not understanding what we are all debating or refuse to acknowledge you made a mistake. 5. Enough for me. I know both processes very well...

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Many do, but it is not a simple process. This can take a long time and quite a bit of money.. I register voters at immigration ceremonies.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@GeorgeRocheleau As long as they don't feel obligate

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

Vic47 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

The same poison has invaded the UK and was a major propaganda point in Brexit. The immigrants I've met are hardworking and resilient . Brits seem to forget we are all immigrants of various sort - mine were of Nordic descent.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@Naeem I don't spread hate so don't accuse me of what I don't do. If you don't know what is going on...or misunderstood my post is not my fault.

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

Vic47 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

The same poison has invaded the UK and was a major propaganda point in Brexit. The immigrants I've met are hardworking and resilient . Brits seem to forget we are all immigrants of various sort - mine were of Nordic descent.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@Naeem And what do you know about the crimes committed by immigrants in my other country? I guess you know "0" and that's the reason the 80% figure surprises you. My dear, immigration in my other land indeed affected the crime rates...and I don't need government sources...is enough with the testimony of people who have suffered at the hands of those who don't respect the law. Anyway, is pointless to debate with a person who doesn't know what's going on.

DId u ever notIce that people who do not lIke anImals are generally dIslIked themselves?

DerekD comments on Jan 23, 2018:

I believe you are correct; the way we treat animals tells the world a lot about the kind of person we are.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Animals are members of the family. Period.

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

mt49er comments on Jan 23, 2018:

That's funny, I must have misunderstood my history class cause I always thought immigrants started America.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

When Columbus landed in the Bahamas and in later trips on the main land, he encounter few thousand people who though CC and his sailors were descendants -because the blond hair blue eyes- of the ones who had "visited" the land several centuries before. What we today refer to as America, the American continent, the New World...was long inhabited by people from the four corners of the world. In the middle of the Argentinian Pampas archaeologists recently found stones with runic (Danish alphabet) inscriptions dating 900 years.

So I started a new job on the 2nd of Jan and am thrilled because its close to home and other good ...

arnies comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Good luck on the new job. Sometimes they are just showing faith, and sometimes it's more serious and they try to "convert" you. One complaint I have about religion is the constant push for converts.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

That and the fact they tell you you offend them if you don't care for their way of thinking.

So I started a new job on the 2nd of Jan and am thrilled because its close to home and other good ...

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I couldn't work in a place so infected / infested by religion.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@Presley1209 I hope you don't either....but these people and their ignorance can be suffocating.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

david7wk comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Still new to posting and need to find out how to add to the body of the post. Seems like groups of immigrants like the DACA immigrants could solve their own problems by applying for citizenship but yet they have not. Read about an immigrant who was here for 30 years and then was deported. Wonder why...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@evergreen I am trying to let them know exactly what you are saying....but it is obvious that most people get Legal status and citizenship mixed up.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

david7wk comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Still new to posting and need to find out how to add to the body of the post. Seems like groups of immigrants like the DACA immigrants could solve their own problems by applying for citizenship but yet they have not. Read about an immigrant who was here for 30 years and then was deported. Wonder why...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@KKGator An immigration lawyer is not hired to obtain the citizenship but legal status....For the citizenship you don't need a lawyer....on;y to fill up the papers and to pay the fee demanded by INS.

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

OpposingOpposum comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Most of the immigrants I meet are intelligent,hardworking and impressively motivated. Judging from my experience, they're a pretty positive influence.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Indeed....and we shouldn't worry about them. ...we should worry about those few -which could men thousands- who don't behave as you describe.

Are Immigrants Ruining America?

Vic47 comments on Jan 23, 2018:

The same poison has invaded the UK and was a major propaganda point in Brexit. The immigrants I've met are hardworking and resilient . Brits seem to forget we are all immigrants of various sort - mine were of Nordic descent.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Granted...USA and my other country were made big by immigrants...and we honor and salute them....but I believe the OP refers to those immigrants who do not behave according to the law....here, in England or in my other country where 80% of the drug traffic is run by illegals / legal immigrants from neighbor countries (to mention only one type of crime).

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

SerenityDarling comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Do you have any idea how long and how expensive it is to do that? Have you ever known someone struggling?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@SerenityDarling 1. Yes, I am white, 2. Don't play the race car, is not the case when talking about citizenship. 3. i don't judge anybody so don't accuse w/o base, 4. The process to obtain the Green Card may, indeed, take several years....but no the one for citizenship. ARE TWO DIFFERENT PROCESSES.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

evidentialist comments on Jan 22, 2018:

@david7wk -- Do you mean seek citizenship or do you mean seek legal immigration which can be followed with seeking citizenship?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@evidentialist but I do understand you very well. My point is a) to inform others and b) to let you realize that no process for citizenship takes so many years....regardless of what you say.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Many do, but it is not a simple process. This can take a long time and quite a bit of money.. I register voters at immigration ceremonies.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@evidentialist Sure, sometimes the paperwork GETS LOST....but so many years to get the citizenship is rare.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

gearl comments on Jan 22, 2018:

My wife is an immigrant and I can vouch that it was pure hell getting citizenship. A lot of traveling, a lot of money, a lot of patience and a lot of fighting the INS and she was legal. We did everything by the book and it took right at ten years.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@gearl Are you sure she was applying for citizenship and no for the green card (LEGAL STATUS)? MANY PEOPLE IN THEIR BLESSED CONFUSION AND MISINFORMATION SOMETIMES THINKS BOTH ARE ONE AND THE SAME

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

david7wk comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Still new to posting and need to find out how to add to the body of the post. Seems like groups of immigrants like the DACA immigrants could solve their own problems by applying for citizenship but yet they have not. Read about an immigrant who was here for 30 years and then was deported. Wonder why...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@JackPedigo THAT'S IS THE BIG QUESTION. I will place those parents in jail during five years and, then, I would deport them. IMHO USA can't be solving the problems of other countries....and certainly the parents you mention don't have the right to tell USA how to solve the problem they created.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

david7wk comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Still new to posting and need to find out how to add to the body of the post. Seems like groups of immigrants like the DACA immigrants could solve their own problems by applying for citizenship but yet they have not. Read about an immigrant who was here for 30 years and then was deported. Wonder why...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@pennyc14 There is a fee indeed...but nothing near the thousands of dollars many mentioned. To obtain the Legal Status is expensive because usually involves a lawyer and a lot of paperwork...and years dealing with them. I get the feeling many here are confusing to obtain Resident Alien status (a.k.a Green Card) with USA Citizenship.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

IntellectualRN comments on Jan 22, 2018:

They don't want to be affiliated with the current POTUS.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

The guy in office....whoever....doesn't even know who becomes a USA Citizen.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

gearl comments on Jan 22, 2018:

My wife is an immigrant and I can vouch that it was pure hell getting citizenship. A lot of traveling, a lot of money, a lot of patience and a lot of fighting the INS and she was legal. We did everything by the book and it took right at ten years.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@JackPedigo That's exactly what happen....but USA doesn't have to be happy about this.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

evidentialist comments on Jan 22, 2018:

@david7wk -- Do you mean seek citizenship or do you mean seek legal immigration which can be followed with seeking citizenship?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@evidentialist Citizenship from the start is not possible unless one of the parents is one (native /. naturalizes) and the kid was born overseas for work or other reasons....and the process is a lot shorter. The applicant must be a legal resident at least five years (three if married to a citizen) before qualifying. My sister decided to become an USA Citizen 25 years after holding her green card....and she decided to become one because I had already mine.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

evidentialist comments on Jan 22, 2018:

@david7wk -- Do you mean seek citizenship or do you mean seek legal immigration which can be followed with seeking citizenship?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Probably is talking about seeking Legal Immigration status (green card) which, indeed, could take up to many years....but the Citizenship is a lot shorter and is not mandatory to become one.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Many do, but it is not a simple process. This can take a long time and quite a bit of money.. I register voters at immigration ceremonies.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

Question: Do you offer them the possibility of registering as voters or you tell them they must register?

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Many do, but it is not a simple process. This can take a long time and quite a bit of money.. I register voters at immigration ceremonies.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@evidentialist I know each case is a different world....I am helping people to fill up the paperwork for more than 20 years....but to say the federal employees were scratching their b...s is an stretch. Yes, education, background, finances, personal records.....everything has an impact on the process.....but while at the time of my process (1986) I already had a Masters, a good job and everything OK...my girlfriend (2016) barely has a grammar school diploma, lives from SS and only has 9 years in the country. Your son's case must be a special one.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

gearl comments on Jan 22, 2018:

My wife is an immigrant and I can vouch that it was pure hell getting citizenship. A lot of traveling, a lot of money, a lot of patience and a lot of fighting the INS and she was legal. We did everything by the book and it took right at ten years.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 23, 2018:

@gearl Assuming that the employees were really playing solitaries....She could have taken the fingerprints at a local police station or at the center where INS sent her. A friend of mine became a citizen last than two years ago; the process for her lasted seven months. I became an USA Citizen in 1986...I sent the papers over the mail, was told to get to a police station to be fingerprinted and sent this info. to the INS (NYC)...three months later I received a letter telling me date / time to take the test (they asked me two questions) and I was told "Technically you already are a USA Citizen...only rest the ceremony"....which took place two months later in White Plains, NY.....I never had to go to an INS office.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

azzow2 comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Think the language barrier, they have to take a test and study. Could be finical. Some may just not know where to start.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

AFTER A PERSON IS 55 Y/O NO ENGLISH IS REQUIRED...AND THE TEST -FOR ALL- IS NOT NEAR AS HARD AS YOU MAY THINK....BESIDES, THEY CAN TAKE CLASSES.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

Varn comments on Jan 22, 2018:

The law abiding do. But there are apparently lines… And, those coming up from central america most likely want to return after educating their children and making the equivalent of a small fortune ‘back home.’

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@JackPedigo They are know as anchor babies.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

Varn comments on Jan 22, 2018:

The law abiding do. But there are apparently lines… And, those coming up from central america most likely want to return after educating their children and making the equivalent of a small fortune ‘back home.’

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

I believe tjhe "small fortune" part of your post....but education in CA is a lot better than here.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

gearl comments on Jan 22, 2018:

My wife is an immigrant and I can vouch that it was pure hell getting citizenship. A lot of traveling, a lot of money, a lot of patience and a lot of fighting the INS and she was legal. We did everything by the book and it took right at ten years.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

You are the only case I hear it took so long. Many of my students' parents became citizens in one or two years.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

noworry28 comments on Jan 22, 2018:

The ones that have a green card do seek citizenship once they qualify. They have a three to five years qualification period. The undocumented ones cannot become citizens because they do not have legal status or a green card and do not qualify

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

But only if they want to become citizens...3 years if married to a citizen or 5 years on their own. My sister did apply 25 years after getting her green card...and only because I had mine.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

SerenityDarling comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Do you have any idea how long and how expensive it is to do that? Have you ever known someone struggling?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

As I said, it took me about four months and less than $250.00

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

WynnHorton comments on Jan 22, 2018:

they do. the others who don't often don't need to because they can work, drive, own real estate, ect. without needing citizenship or papers. Your question was a bit vague and we all assume you meant in the USA....but aren't there many here from the UK and elsewhere?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

The only difference between a legal resident and a citizen is the right to vote and the fact a naturalized person can't become President.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

Sarahroo29 comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I was adopted at the age of 2 from Vietnam. My mom died when I was 18. I got my first job at age 25. I found out I wasn't a US citizen. I had to quit and get my citizenship. It took 1 year. I got denied 3x. We hired someone to help us fill out the paperwork. I got it when I was 26. I got my job back...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Some people assume that getting married to an American grants them the USA Citizenship w/o the need of applying for said status.

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

evidentialist comments on Jan 22, 2018:

@david7wk -- Do you mean seek citizenship or do you mean seek legal immigration which can be followed with seeking citizenship?

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

The thing is to become a citizen is not mandatory. I became one after five years as a Resident Alien....and my sister obtained hers after 25 years in the country....

So why don't many US immigrants seek citizenship?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Many do, but it is not a simple process. This can take a long time and quite a bit of money.. I register voters at immigration ceremonies.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

The process to obtain my Citizenship lasted four months from application to the ceremony. The test was two questions and I paid less than $250.00. I remember -after the ceremony- going to the US Passport Office in White Plains and applying for one. Everybody in that office congratulated me.

How many people have still not worked out why Hillary lost?

273kelvin comments on Jan 22, 2018:

A lot of reasons, from this side of the pond it seemed that Trump was saying "I will make America great again" and she was saying "It`s my turn". There also seems to be a backlash against "boy band" politicians. We are getting it in France with Le Penn. In the UK with Corbyn and brexit. People a ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@273kelvin I doubt people -young and old- would have voted for a guy with a leg inside his grave. BTW, like radical socialists are any less bulls...ers than the other politicians.

How many people have still not worked out why Hillary lost?

Stevil comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I think Hillary may have recognized her mistakes by now. I'm still shocked how many women actively worked against her.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

That should tell you something....No?

How many people have still not worked out why Hillary lost?

sassygirl3869 comments on Jan 22, 2018:

The election was stolen by trump and the Russians. Period. Piece of shit trimpty dumpty.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

He didn't have to fix the election...Hillary did it for him. She is one of the most disliked politician in USA

How many people have still not worked out why Hillary lost?

273kelvin comments on Jan 22, 2018:

A lot of reasons, from this side of the pond it seemed that Trump was saying "I will make America great again" and she was saying "It`s my turn". There also seems to be a backlash against "boy band" politicians. We are getting it in France with Le Penn. In the UK with Corbyn and brexit. People a ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

I agree with you about "democrats picking up one of the worst politicians"....I don't about Sanders; his age and commie ideas were a "no-no". Many of those who voted for DT did so because -as you said- he didn't go the "should way".

How many people have still not worked out why Hillary lost?

AntaresRose comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I agree with the 2 of you. The electoral college is an ancient orange dinosaur. The election I watched that night was illegal and really a bloodless revolution!

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Why was illegal?

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Wildgreens comments on Jan 21, 2018:

There was nothing wrong with the DACA program to begin with. It was not broken. My friend Liz has been saving lives, she's a ER Dr. Her mom cleaned houses non stop and her dad worked at a tire shop. There were no food stamps or benefits for these people.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Is only the "illegal" side of the issue.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

bilingual comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Illegal entry IS NOT A FELONY. It is a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of six months. What it is a felony is illegal re-entry, which is returning after being deported. The point of DACA is that those kids did not even commit a misdemeanor. We should not excuse the Moron's administration because...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

While "illegal entry" is only a misdemeanor and carries up to six months in jail and deportation....it also means the person will never be allowed to enter USA again.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

steve148 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

There is a hugh number of illegal aliens that do pay taxes but never get the benefits. Dacca issue is ridiculous. These people are for the most part citizens. Many better patriots then naturalized citizens. Trump is so stupid and lacks the knowledge to govern.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@steve148 If that's what you feel....i guess 20+ years of volunteering to help many to regularize their status are nothing to talk about.

How many people have still not worked out why Hillary lost?

jlynn37 comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Nothing to work out. It was the electoral college decision to make. Right or wrong, good or bad. (IMHO)

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

He won the states with more Electoral College delegates.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

wordywalt comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Those against DACA are nothing more than ethnocentric bigots.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@twshield Did you mean "too many"? We are not referring to all of them but to the illegals. Please, guys, understand the difference.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Naeem comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I think there is a confusion here between illegal immigrant and undocumented illegal immigrant, a person is an illegal immigrant when he enters the US without a visa, if this person goes to the authorities and registers, then this person is a documented illegal immigrant, if this person stays out of...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

If a person who enters w/o visa goes and register him/herself in immigration after the LENGTH OF TIME ALLOWED TO STAY expired...he/she will be deported. I helped with Amnesty (Reagan), with USA Citizenship paperwork many times....as a teacher in NYC I have seen / heard many cases. Please. BTW, the length of time to stay (if entering with visa) is not the same as the length of time stated on the visa. IAW, a person can have a visa valid for three years...this means he/she can visit USA many times during the three years w/o having to renew said visa....but can not stay longer than the time allowed by immigration at the time of arrival.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Patti1955 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I have talked till Im Blue in the face trying to explain this to the people who seem to think that the DACA kids get welfare food stamps free medical and they even think they get money to go to school. I’ve learned that you can’t reason with ignorance and racism. I stand with DACA. And I will ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Most DACA "members" don't get anything....the same with most illegals. I used to work for the DSS and, trust me, is almost impossible to fool the employees.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Rufus_Maximus comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Sounds like you have a similar problem as in the UK. People always want to paint refugees as illegal immigrants here, they also love saying things like "the government doesn't know exactly how many illegal immigrants there are" as if it's some great and controversial revelation.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Refugee is an status granted by the DoJ....and if a person comes to USA from a country where the lives of its nationals are not in dangerous said person can't apply for refugee status.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

steve148 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

There is a hugh number of illegal aliens that do pay taxes but never get the benefits. Dacca issue is ridiculous. These people are for the most part citizens. Many better patriots then naturalized citizens. Trump is so stupid and lacks the knowledge to govern.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@steve148 If those kids had fulfilled ALL THE REQUIREMENTS they would have became USA Citizens long time ago. The main requirement -to enter legally- can't never be fulfilled. BTW, did you ask yourself why Obama didn't sign DACA? Everything was ready for his hancock

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

wordywalt comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Those against DACA are nothing more than ethnocentric bigots.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@wordywalt Dear...talk to Spanish speaking -legal- residents / citizen and then come back and tell us yout new info.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

wordywalt comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Those against DACA are nothing more than ethnocentric bigots.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@twshield The Italians / French / Portuguese, Spaniards ...are also Latinos (many don't like to know it but they are) and nobody is afraid of them.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

wordywalt comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Those against DACA are nothing more than ethnocentric bigots.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@jayneonacobb I was called ethnocentric / racist because I don't like to dress in black. The OP may be affected by the same way of thinking.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Dwight comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Judging from Facebook comments I have seen, no. The anti immigration crowd is pretty good about spreading misinformation. No human is illegal. Undocumented people caught up in the middle of this immigration reform nightmare deserve it break. They have shown to be a net benefit to our economy. The ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@macrobius Native Americans, my friend, ARE USA CITIZENS...and yes, they should have said right.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Dwight comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Judging from Facebook comments I have seen, no. The anti immigration crowd is pretty good about spreading misinformation. No human is illegal. Undocumented people caught up in the middle of this immigration reform nightmare deserve it break. They have shown to be a net benefit to our economy. The ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@macrobius Check again...

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

DragonDust comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Immigrants aren't illegal unless they're overstayed a visa. That's a refugee, most of the time at least. You get an educated person for free, paying for your education or working jack shit at your jobs. Immigrants are also twice as likely than born citizens to start a new business and create new ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Refugee is an status the Mexicans entering USA don't have.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

DragonDust comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Immigrants aren't illegal unless they're overstayed a visa. That's a refugee, most of the time at least. You get an educated person for free, paying for your education or working jack shit at your jobs. Immigrants are also twice as likely than born citizens to start a new business and create new ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Immigrants are illegal when they enter the country w/o visa as well. What you said is another way to be illegally in USA.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

steve148 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

There is a hugh number of illegal aliens that do pay taxes but never get the benefits. Dacca issue is ridiculous. These people are for the most part citizens. Many better patriots then naturalized citizens. Trump is so stupid and lacks the knowledge to govern.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@steve148 Your answer is baseless....The fact is they are here illegally BECAUSE their parents entered USA also illegally. They don't have rights in USA....

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

wordywalt comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Those against DACA are nothing more than ethnocentric bigots.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Most of the people against DACA are the Spanish speaking legal residents / citizens. Do you want to find out "why"?

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Dwight comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Judging from Facebook comments I have seen, no. The anti immigration crowd is pretty good about spreading misinformation. No human is illegal. Undocumented people caught up in the middle of this immigration reform nightmare deserve it break. They have shown to be a net benefit to our economy. The ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@macrobius Who knows....maybe because people have the right to decide who enters their homes....and who doesn't.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

carlyhorton comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I don't even think the president knew that Puerto Ricans were American citizens when the hurricane hit. So no, I don't think his supporters know much about immigration at all.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

Yes, he knows.....and didn't trow them toilet paper but rolls of paper towels. Without a doubt DT lacks manners and has the big mouth that scares everybody....because everybody has something to hide.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

DJVJ311 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

First, to be absolutely clear, I believe in more than a path to citizenship and generally open borders. I do have to disagree with this post. They are illegal immigrants. They are illegal immigrants who we have documented and have "Deferred Action" on because they were "Childhood Arrivals". That...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@MrLizard Although many Americans think of the DACA kids as "legal immigrants" the fact is they are illegal immigrants. Did you ask yourself why their parents sneaked then into USA? Because no USA but their own governments were the shitty ones. You may help a neighbor but you are not obligated to support him forever.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

carlyhorton comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I don't even think the president knew that Puerto Ricans were American citizens when the hurricane hit. So no, I don't think his supporters know much about immigration at all.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

As an immigrant myself, dear, I know a little bit more than many Americans born citizens about immigration....and I voted for trump (for very specific reasons).

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

DJVJ311 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

First, to be absolutely clear, I believe in more than a path to citizenship and generally open borders. I do have to disagree with this post. They are illegal immigrants. They are illegal immigrants who we have documented and have "Deferred Action" on because they were "Childhood Arrivals". That...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 22, 2018:

@DJVJ311 Yes, to cross the border into USA w/o papers is a crime. Needless to say the DACA kids -because their ages- can't be seen as criminals (their parents are) but they are, regardless, illegally in this country.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

DJVJ311 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

First, to be absolutely clear, I believe in more than a path to citizenship and generally open borders. I do have to disagree with this post. They are illegal immigrants. They are illegal immigrants who we have documented and have "Deferred Action" on because they were "Childhood Arrivals". That...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Your post is excellent....but a country CAN'T be run on emotions.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

DJVJ311 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

First, to be absolutely clear, I believe in more than a path to citizenship and generally open borders. I do have to disagree with this post. They are illegal immigrants. They are illegal immigrants who we have documented and have "Deferred Action" on because they were "Childhood Arrivals". That...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

BTW, you forgot to mention that to become a USA Citizen is not mandatory. A person can be a Legal Alien until he/she dies. (Green card must be renewed every 10 years).

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

hankster comments on Jan 21, 2018:

this attack on daca, imo, is mostly driven by the desire to undo Obama stuff, and only addresses the issue for political gain, avoiding solutions.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Obama had everything ready to sign DACA...Why didn't he sign?

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Funeralgirl comments on Jan 21, 2018:

yes, even in Canada we all understand that but for some reason almost half of your country doesnt get it. I'm thinking that would be the supporters of the idiot. What they are doing to them as the children health care is disgusting.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@twshield I assumed you were an American born.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

ReadyforaChange comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Most Trump supporters don't understand much besides their TV Guide. I personally don't understand why anyone would want to come to the shithole this place has become under Cheeto and the GOP. I want to leave as soon as I'm able.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Dear, don't talk by the side of the mouth. As an immigrant myself...and from a country made big by legal immigrants...I see the need to know who enters the land. BTW, you have fun with your TV Guide....while I enjoy my Masters and beyond education.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

steve148 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

There is a hugh number of illegal aliens that do pay taxes but never get the benefits. Dacca issue is ridiculous. These people are for the most part citizens. Many better patriots then naturalized citizens. Trump is so stupid and lacks the knowledge to govern.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@steve148 No, thyey have proven to be "productive illegal immigrants".

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

steve148 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

There is a hugh number of illegal aliens that do pay taxes but never get the benefits. Dacca issue is ridiculous. These people are for the most part citizens. Many better patriots then naturalized citizens. Trump is so stupid and lacks the knowledge to govern.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@steve148 But they are not USA Citizens....regardless of their perfect command (not all) of English and a very Americanized way of life. Why is so difficult to understand that if a person didn't do the required paperwork he/she is not a citizen?

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

azzow2 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Most people are in the world of unaware. Same with the wall that wall will only make it hard for good people to do business the criminal element will just dig under the wall or use more drones other nefarious acts to do business. The better idea would to be is use the money that is going to the wall...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@azzow2 About entering USA I heard it all; remember I speak Spanish and people talk in front of me w/o realizing I understand what they say. No wall, body of water, mountains, valleys, jungles...will ever stop people from reaching their goals....but one thing is for sure: THE INFLUX OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS (SOUTH BORDER) HAS GONE DOWN 56%.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

azzow2 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Most people are in the world of unaware. Same with the wall that wall will only make it hard for good people to do business the criminal element will just dig under the wall or use more drones other nefarious acts to do business. The better idea would to be is use the money that is going to the wall...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@azzow2 May be so...but to said the wall is an idea that originated with DT is ridiculous. I remember the wall between Mexico and USA was being built at the same time Reagan was saying: "Mr. Gorbachev tear this wall down (referring to the Berlin wall). DT, doesn't want a wall...What he wants is NO to renew DACA and TPS...and is using the wall to achieve his real goal.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Funeralgirl comments on Jan 21, 2018:

yes, even in Canada we all understand that but for some reason almost half of your country doesnt get it. I'm thinking that would be the supporters of the idiot. What they are doing to them as the children health care is disgusting.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@twshield The ones who reject the undocumented the most are the legal / naturalized citizens....because the illegals make the decent ones to look bad....and this goes for every illegal regardless his/her country of origin

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Funeralgirl comments on Jan 21, 2018:

yes, even in Canada we all understand that but for some reason almost half of your country doesnt get it. I'm thinking that would be the supporters of the idiot. What they are doing to them as the children health care is disgusting.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@twshield And about taxes paying for the wall...Whose taxes but yours were the one paying for the miles of said wall started by Reagan?

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Funeralgirl comments on Jan 21, 2018:

yes, even in Canada we all understand that but for some reason almost half of your country doesnt get it. I'm thinking that would be the supporters of the idiot. What they are doing to them as the children health care is disgusting.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

@twshield Darling, that wall will never be finished. DT doesn't want the wall but to stop those engulfed in DACA. He's playing a good one here.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

steve148 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

There is a hugh number of illegal aliens that do pay taxes but never get the benefits. Dacca issue is ridiculous. These people are for the most part citizens. Many better patriots then naturalized citizens. Trump is so stupid and lacks the knowledge to govern.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Dear, if they were citizens they wouldn't need DACA.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

azzow2 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Most people are in the world of unaware. Same with the wall that wall will only make it hard for good people to do business the criminal element will just dig under the wall or use more drones other nefarious acts to do business. The better idea would to be is use the money that is going to the wall...

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Are you aware the wall between Mexico and USA began to be built in Reagan's time.....that there is a wall between México and Guatemala (built by the Mexicans)...that after 9/11 several countries un Europe built walls to prevent illegals from entering their lands?

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

sassygirl3869 comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Unfortunately herr trump, some Right Wing Pubs, and his followers are ignorant. They don't comprehend that DACA recipients are not illegal immigrants.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

See. if you enter a country w/o papers you are illegal. Sorry, but that's exactly the case.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

wordywalt comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Those against DACA are nothing more than ethnocentric bigots.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

Tell that to those that are waiting for yearsssssss to enter LEGALLY to USA.

Do People Understand That DACA Recipients Are Not Illegal Immigrants?

Funeralgirl comments on Jan 21, 2018:

yes, even in Canada we all understand that but for some reason almost half of your country doesnt get it. I'm thinking that would be the supporters of the idiot. What they are doing to them as the children health care is disgusting.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 21, 2018:

they entered illegally (yes, they were kids) but illegally anyway.

I need a little advice, can you help me?

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Report the situation to the police...make sure you tell them he is a register sex-offender...and move if you can.,

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 20, 2018:

@Sarahroo29 I didn't say to get a restraining order -which you could get because he is harassing you- but to report his behavior to the police. With the added fact he is a registered sex-offender he would be arrested.

May be this song is not for this group but the singer's voice and his ability to sing as a male ...

BucketlistBob comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Well I'll be... I went over seas and I went into a club and band was awesome.... I mean it was like they were the original groups. I went up to them and told them how great they were and they didn't understand me. They had memorized the song in American. Blew my mind.

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 20, 2018:

I guess they memorized the song in English. The idea of posting this video was to show he can switch from male to female voice effortless....besides having a lovely voice

What was your favorite television show when you were young?

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 20, 2018:

BONANZA and In the heath of the Night. I watched Bonanza in Spanish (black and white / color) and then in English in USA

DUCHESSA replies on Jan 20, 2018:

@JustLuAnn Rota, which means "broken", is the name of the city in Sapin where the American Military base is located.. In a sense is OK you didn't retain the language....the accent from Spain is horrible.