MAY 2010

[Young Love 5]

Haha! Actually you are on topic!

The rest of us were the ones off topic talking about food we miss and health care and such

But hey, ... CONGRATSSS!!!

Haha, thanks hon! and congrats on your Card Production as well!

Let's see who'll get it first, hehe

And congrats too, ValerieA!

[ValerieA 350]

Not that I did a poll or anything on this...

But it seems to me that most people here are resistant to changes in health care system because they don't want to pay for other people's health care.

That's the impression that I get.

You are right, that seems (on VJ, anyway) to be the overriding theme - don't want to pay for anything that might benefit someone else. You can't explain to them that it may benefit you, too (in keeping with their capitalism at all costs theme). I also have the "I don't want anyone to die because they can't afford to go to the doctor" mentality, which I don't expect them to understand here.

[hoppla 1]

You are right, that seems (on VJ, anyway) to be the overriding theme - don't want to pay for anything that might benefit someone else. You can't explain to them that it may benefit you, too (in keeping with their capitalism at all costs theme). I also have the "I don't want anyone to die because they can't afford to go to the doctor" mentality, which I don't expect them to understand here.

One guy (American actually) said that it is all about yourself first and no one else second in the US, and I couldn't have said it better myself. The propaganda from different parties and subjective news channels don't make it easier on people to accept change. For us who have experienced it already, it just doesn't make sense to say no.

In Michael Moore's (I don't agree with everything he says or does) movie about capitalism he asked priests from different religions what they thought Jesus would have said about capitalism and they all had several examples of Jesus being a socialist and would be ashamed of capitalism, yet so many republicans (yes, I like to generalize ) say that they are christians who want prayer back in schools etc. Interesting....

Ok, will stop my ranting now

Congrats to all of you who received EAD updates today!!

[Leigh Ann 8]

You are right, that seems (on VJ, anyway) to be the overriding theme - don't want to pay for anything that might benefit someone else. You can't explain to them that it may benefit you, too (in keeping with their capitalism at all costs theme). I also have the "I don't want anyone to die because they can't afford to go to the doctor" mentality, which I don't expect them to understand here.

Right?! What is with the uber conservatism here?! I don't get it.

And I hear you on not letting money dictate who dies. My uncle compared health insurance to car insurance, and I just couldn't believe that he doesn't see a difference between cards and human beings. Crazy.

The argument about not wanting to contribute other people's benefit is crazy, especially in the context of health insurance. Insurance is all about pooling resources so that you'll have enough but don't have to cover it. That's inherent in the nature of insurance...if you don't want to pay for anyone else's healthcare, you shouldn't have insurance either. Right? Or am I missing something?

Congrats on the EAD Young Love!

In Michael Moore's (I don't agree with everything he says or does) movie about capitalism he asked priests from different religions what they thought Jesus would have said about capitalism and they all had several examples of Jesus being a socialist and would be ashamed of capitalism, yet so many republicans (yes, I like to generalize ) say that they are christians who want prayer back in schools etc. Interesting....

UGGGGHH!!!! The connection between the Republican party and Christianity is the most INFURIATING thing in the world to me. How did they convince a bunch of people who profess to love Jesus that the best way to honor that is by taking away anything that could benefit anyone else?? It's all about homosexuality + abortion rights, as though that's all Christianity is about. Ridiculous.

[tuts8017 0]

Congrats everyone....hopefully I'm next. I called today and they put in another service request for expedite....even thought they told me before i couldn't....Lets see what happens. I figured one way or the other something will happen. I praying hard on this one.

[hoppla 1]

Congrats everyone....hopefully I'm next. I called today and they put in another service request for expedite....even thought they told me before i couldn't....Lets see what happens. I figured one way or the other something will happen. I praying hard on this one.

You have to be next!! Sending prayers your way!

[Leigh Ann 8]

Congrats everyone....hopefully I'm next. I called today and they put in another service request for expedite....even thought they told me before i couldn't....Lets see what happens. I figured one way or the other something will happen. I praying hard on this one.

It has to happen! Geez, what more do they want? I have faith you'll get it soon!

[squirrely 0]

I agree with all of you! I wouldn't mind paying some more taxes so that we could have better healthcare and schools and decent parent leave! I don't understand why people here treat taxes like they're some sort of money-stealing scheme or something.

My interview is tomorrow at 10. I'll let you all know how that went! I'm dying of nerves over here

[hoppla 1]

I agree with all of you! I wouldn't mind paying some more taxes so that we could have better healthcare and schools and decent parent leave! I don't understand why people here treat taxes like they're some sort of money-stealing scheme or something.

My interview is tomorrow at 10. I'll let you all know how that went! I'm dying of nerves over here

Oooh, didn't realize your interview was tomorrow already! Good Luck!! Hurry back and tell us about it!!

[Mrs Foster 0]

Hey all! Congrats to everyone who has had updates lately. Things seem to be going pretty well for most people. I have my interview on Monday at 10:50am and I am starting to feel nervous and sort of excited at the same time hoping that everything will go well. It seems sort of surreal too at the same time but hey. Does anyone know if the affidavits are required? And I know there is like a format that someone previously posted but can it just also be a letter as long as it is notarized?

I agree with all of you! I wouldn't mind paying some more taxes so that we could have better healthcare and schools and decent parent leave! I don't understand why people here treat taxes like they're some sort of money-stealing scheme or something.

My interview is tomorrow at 10. I'll let you all know how that went! I'm dying of nerves over here

Wow! Good luck on your interview tomorrow!! I wish you the best and I cant wait to read about it

[engineer21 51]

I agree with all of you! I wouldn't mind paying some more taxes so that we could have better healthcare and schools and decent parent leave! I don't understand why people here treat taxes like they're some sort of money-stealing scheme or something.

My interview is tomorrow at 10. I'll let you all know how that went! I'm dying of nerves over here

Good luck tomorrow! Go get some sleep

Can't wait to hear good news from you!!

Hey all! Congrats to everyone who has had updates lately. Things seem to be going pretty well for most people. I have my interview on Monday at 10:50am and I am starting to feel nervous and sort of excited at the same time hoping that everything will go well. It seems sort of surreal too at the same time but hey. Does anyone know if the affidavits are required? And I know there is like a format that someone previously posted but can it just also be a letter as long as it is notarized?

Wow! Good luck on your interview tomorrow!! I wish you the best and I cant wait to read about it

I'm not going to bring any affidavits at all. Just cards from family and friends congratulating us on our wedding.

[Leigh Ann 8]

I agree with all of you! I wouldn't mind paying some more taxes so that we could have better healthcare and schools and decent parent leave! I don't understand why people here treat taxes like they're some sort of money-stealing scheme or something.

My interview is tomorrow at 10. I'll let you all know how that went! I'm dying of nerves over here

Good luck!!

[Felipe23 2]

I agree with all of you! I wouldn't mind paying some more taxes so that we could have better healthcare and schools and decent parent leave! I don't understand why people here treat taxes like they're some sort of money-stealing scheme or something.

My interview is tomorrow at 10. I'll let you all know how that went! I'm dying of nerves over here

Good luck tomorow !!!

[adethony 2]

I agree with all of you! I wouldn't mind paying some more taxes so that we could have better healthcare and schools and decent parent leave! I don't understand why people here treat taxes like they're some sort of money-stealing scheme or something.

My interview is tomorrow at 10. I'll let you all know how that went! I'm dying of nerves over here

Goodluck tomorrow. We'll be waiting to read the good news.

[Young Love 5]

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My interview is tomorrow at 10. I'll let you all know how that went! I'm dying of nerves over here

Oooh how exciting! I know you'll do fine, don't stress too much!

Hey all! Congrats to everyone who has had updates lately. Things seem to be going pretty well for most people. I have my interview on Monday at 10:50am and I am starting to feel nervous and sort of excited at the same time hoping that everything will go well. It seems sort of surreal too at the same time but hey. Does anyone know if the affidavits are required? And I know there is like a format that someone previously posted but can it just also be a letter as long as it is notarized?

I know they aren't required, but I think a notarized letter format is okay as long as they state the required things (name, address, DOB, etc.). Good luck to you too