JoeMama

Dear god, is that trend still around? I thought it had already gone out of style. Pretty sad when they have to make a law telling you not to do something stupid.

Does this include girls wearing lo rise jeans and still wearing their thongs at the usual height? man I hate that.

It's still very much around where I live in California. And the girls wearing the lo-rise jeans. I'll be honest and tell ya that a lot of the younger girls and ladies I see here shouldn't be wearing those. The waist size is too small!

You can see why we call them "muffin tops".

i guess he had a full dose of hormones that day

Which jail will he serve his time? In the men's or the women's correctional facility?

Sheesh! Definitely add this one to the book! I never could understand why kids wear the saggy pants like that. I see young kids to teenagers, and, yes, some adults who wear their pants like that. I thought it looked ridiculous when I first saw it and still think so. I really don't care to see their underwear. And, for those who aren't plumbers, if your butt crack is exposed, maybe you ought to think about wearing a belt.

about all this style says to me is "i'm too broke to buy a belt"

I used to know this family where I lived. They were true hillbillies from the Ozarks! They did just like the Clampett's did on "Beverly Hillbillies". They used rope as a belt! They didn't care what anyone thought.

Canada is becoming more and more attractive to them. Some have eyed Australia as well.

Australia has a huge worker shortage with the lowest unemployment in 33 years, 4.4%. I do not know why Mexicans do not head there considering in the US they will earn $2 an hour whereas the minimum wage per hour in Australia, for an adult, is about $13. Brick layers for example are earning up to $1000 USD per day..

Maybe because it's too far to swim and legal immigration is enforced there

Sheesh! Definitely add this one to the book! I never could understand why kids wear the saggy pants like that. I see young kids to teenagers, and, yes, some adults who wear their pants like that. I thought it looked ridiculous when I first saw it and still think so. I really don't care to see their underwear. And, for those who aren't plumbers, if your butt crack is exposed, maybe you ought to think about wearing a belt.

Anybody have any idea why the folks in Washington do not want to enact or enforce laws that secure the border? The President seems to think that securing the border is somehow linked to making changes with the immigration system! (I don't believe that the immigration laws presently in force are adequate either. There must be ways to bring down the numbers constructively to relieve the pressure on the system. But that is altogether a different issue)

My 2 cents - The big corporations that pull the strings in Washington would lose out big time on cheap labor if the border is plugged............ and most political bigwigs in Washington stand to lose re-election and campaign funds from these companies if they support anything close to a secure border!

You hit the nail on the head. It's all about money and not a care in the world from politicians on what they think of the people who put them in office. Personally, I would love to see the majority of the politicians out of office during the next election. Hopefully, we can have a "politician for the people". Not a politician who's controlled by the greed of corporations and special interests groups. It's obvious to see that temptation of wealth will always underline politics and a politician's wallet.

Thanks Wog! I loved watching both of them! Hilarious! There were a few that appeared to be a cut and paste with the Q&A. Overall, it is sad to see some people don't know geography for nothing. But I'm curious as to how many people they interviewed that actually would have had all those geographic locations correct, that they didn't show. But hey, they're both comedy shows and I got the laugh

Doesn't sound much like you are interested in trying to do anything to help yourself and to make things better. Maybe you should just accept your situation , wait until you have everything you need and hope it all works out.

I was starting to think the same also. We can't be accused of not willing to help!

You're peachy. I'm feeling mighty applely today

Hey Nagi! How are ya lady?

My friend Matt! Do you have a bank account number I can send to my Nigerian friend? I'll split the millions of dollars he wants to deposit into the account!

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How Dogs and Men Are the Same

Both like to chew wood.

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That makes me think, have you ever given a dog a bone?

No, I haven't found here.

No, my husband doesn't speak my language.

I thought, that if she is from Ukraine, she speaks Ukrainian.

The official language in Ukraine, is Ukrainian. But most speak Russian because it's so common because of it being a former Soviet state. From what I've seen, there's not too much of a difference between the 2 languages. But I'm willing to learn both of them.

As far as not finding anyone near you, you may be surprised there are probably quite a few in your area. They may be feeling the same as you. You should search for other forums for those from Lativa, Russia, or other former Soviet states.

I'm sorry, what's this about human rights and international treaties that trap gay people in the U.S?

They must've misunderstood "guys" for "gays". But we certainly don't want allow gays to be trapped here either.

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I don't think I got all of this. Can you repeat it again? But in more detail. I want to be thorough!

Are there other people in your area from your native country? Or those who speak the same language as you? If you search for others who are like you, I think you will feel more comfortable about being here and the rest will progress naturally. My fiancee is coming from Ukraine. I'm trying to make the adjustment for her as smooth as possible. I speak a good amount of her language. As well as, having Russian TV in the home. She's already found acquaintances here in my area that have gone through the same changes as you. She met them through her Russian forum version of Visa Journey. I've met these ladies and I think she's going to be fine after some time.

Maybe speak with your spouse about this situation and see what kind of assistance can be thought about to help you with the change. I hope some of this was able to give you an idea. I know the USA is not the easiest place to go and start all over again. Millions of others have done it before you. You can surely do it too! Best of luck to you!

Hey everyone.

Just to complain about this being tied up and not able to do anything about it. I have this 2 years home resident requirement because of my first exchange student visa and I'm going through so much stress with "paying my debt to society" it's not even funny. I mean ok, all together I have about 20.5 months and there are about 3.5 left but they are not allowing me to go with the process while waiting. The funny thing is hat even the embassy doesn't know how to deal with things. When I was still studying in Bulgaria and the consulate there said i will get refused the visa if processing, we called the American Embassy in Bucharest since I was moving out of Bulgaria. They said that I will not get the visa refused and it is fine to go with the process and they will just stamp the visa in the passport when I am done with 2 years. I move home to Moldova and get Package 3 that tells me.......that i have to WAIT until i have the 2 years and then apply. We call again...."Who told you that? It is not how it's done". What would be the pain if they set the interview date on a day when I can PROVE that i'm done with those 2 years? WHY CANT THEY JUST LET ME do the Medical and Package 4 and all that while waiting? I mean do I really have to be away from my baby 1-2-3 months more than I'm supposed to?

I dont understand

Hey El, Sorry to read about this. Time will pass quickly! You just hang in there lady! I may be in Odessa around the August. Maybe Karolina, you, and I, can meet up and have a celebration. It will be near the end of the 3.5 months! Also, Karolina's birthday is on August 29 too!

EUR, send boats ... we have a solution

Yeah a 12 million illegal persons solution

Another reason corporal punishment should be introduced.

The boy has been placed in protective custody

So people have the right, choice, to do stuff like this yet society is the one who has to pay for the consequences of their choices, literally..

There are many who believe no one should have the right to say what's wrong or right regarding discipline of a child. There was a great debate on here at one time

Good for the worker at Cracker Barrell though!! Good for them for being observant and taking the risk of getting involved. How many times does this happen and no one intervenes?

It happens many times...because either no one wants to get involved, or if one *does* get involved then there will be those that say disciplining a child is not anyone's business other than the parent.

I for one am glad this worker took the chance to get involved...that is NO way to discipline a child. I'm glad the little boy is in a safe place too.

I agree with ya on both comments KC.

and i was wondering what almaty did based on the title

Way to go Almaty!

You have to wait until the search engines have you listed. You may have to go their websites and add your site first though.

Great thing about the US, if you don't want to be here, then leave. I'm sorry that we can't throw you a bon-voyage party. But, best of luck to you! On the way out, don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!

How can americans guard their border when they're off in their War of Terror?

"Sending America's Finest Men and Women to defend the Southern Border from Attack. LET'S ROLL!!!"

perhaps in your brilliance you can tell us why a pic of a c-130 dropping flares has anything to do with the southern border?

Probably because he thought it looked pretty, oh so pretty!

How can americans guard their border when they're off in their War of Terror?

"Sending America's Finest Men and Women to defend the Southern Border from Attack. LET'S ROLL!!!"

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Anyone with a fiancee from Ukraine heard about these cards you can purchase for about $12USD? It's a prepaid card of some sort that gives you exclusive contact to the consulate in Kiev to set your appointment for an interview. My fiancee told me about this today. She purchased a card and she's calling tomorrow to set her interview. I don't know much more about this prepaid-type card. I'll let you know if I find more about it. If you know more about it, I'd definitely like to hear more!