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getagrip_already

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58. Manual labor is usually provided by first generation immigrant populations

Wed Nov 6, 2024, 01:35 PM

Nov 2024

Especially those that are undocumented.

Its not demeaning or stereotyping, just an observation. Most of the construction and lawn care crews in my area have undocumented labor. My son is in the trades and works with crews every day.

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The 'not MY face' crowd is about to get a hard lesson in Find Out... [View all] Volaris Nov 2024 OP

You win all of the punditry. This is my feeling exactly. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #1

No more .... getagrip_already Nov 2024 #2

After Valentines Day, there isn't a hotel room in this country that will get cleaned for less than 25 dollars an hour, Volaris Nov 2024 #5

We'll all be lining up for these jobs working for minimum wage once the Disaster Capitalism plans are underway rainin Nov 2024 #18

oh, no no no lol... Volaris Nov 2024 #28

most folks value having food quakerboy Nov 2024 #63

Plus AI taking 20% of white collar jobs. rubbersole Nov 2024 #62

they want to eliminate minimum wage. We'll be begging for work paying $2 per hour. Meadowoak Nov 2024 #76

I hear you. I had a Mexican housecleaner... ananda Nov 2024 #22

Is this really what we think immigrants offer the country? SQUEE Nov 2024 #44

Yes. That's what the males have to offer. SRKelley Nov 2024 #47

Brutally honest wolfie001 Nov 2024 #50

not to my mind, but the reality of our history is that cheap labor here has always been first-generation immigrant,. Volaris Nov 2024 #49

Manual labor is usually provided by first generation immigrant populations getagrip_already Nov 2024 #58

I've never believed Zeitghost Nov 2024 #68

So, you are not aligned with the corporate masters then Nimble_Idea Nov 2024 #82

Watch what you wish for - You just might get it. NH Ethylene Nov 2024 #3

So true. And we all will be riding in the same boat with them. Texin Nov 2024 #16

I think the OP is not wishing for it, but rather expecting it. nt Gore1FL Nov 2024 #69

I meant this toward those who did not support Harris. NH Ethylene Nov 2024 #78

The Q conspiracy, Jones etal is an addiction. They are addicted to the high feeling from Clouds Passing Nov 2024 #4

Deportation isnt happening pimpbot Nov 2024 #6

They want to make kids and disabled people do it for pennies. travelingthrulife Nov 2024 #14

Agree. I believe they really want to purge the country of immigrants. ananda Nov 2024 #23

There is always prison labot too DBoon Nov 2024 #32

We'll be their cheap labor. They're going to exploit us until we beg to work for scraps rainin Nov 2024 #19

Why do you think they want to do Politicub Nov 2024 #40

I heard there may be opposition in the newly minted puke House of Representatives.. gordianot Nov 2024 #48

We heard that about abortion. NYC Liberal Nov 2024 #53

You are sadly mistaken Nimble_Idea Nov 2024 #83

It will be hard to take satisfaction or solace in THEIR suffering when we are suffering too. Oopsie Daisy Nov 2024 #7

WE have each other, and WE know how to do community, and service to others.. Volaris Nov 2024 #9

Sounds nice. But I don't have that many years remaining. Oopsie Daisy Nov 2024 #12

How do you propose to stop their arson? jaxexpat Nov 2024 #34

You forget angrychair Nov 2024 #8

I think that's not gonna be the case this time. I think maybe this time, that argument won't fly. Volaris Nov 2024 #11

Why not Bird Lady Nov 2024 #30

Oh yes it will Woodwizard Nov 2024 #75

Think about why people believe Republican lies ... ananda Nov 2024 #73

The only leopards in Vermont... GiqueCee Nov 2024 #10

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Random Canuck thoughts: Aaeia Nov 2024 #15

'... & it won't be blamed on a pandemic.' Well..... Volaris Nov 2024 #17

Fyi BonnieJW Nov 2024 #31

I get you man. I hope it works that way. notroot Nov 2024 #20

And the Latino men who voted for him will find themselves being deported. Wicked Blue Nov 2024 #21

Latino voters are citizens Demovictory9 Nov 2024 #25

Like that's going to stop the fascists? Wicked Blue Nov 2024 #26

Doesn't matter durablend Nov 2024 #27

THIS. A 3rd generation american friend of the family, has a 15 y/o son who was born here, to an immigrant father. Volaris Nov 2024 #42

Yes. They don't get it. I know one. Demobrat Nov 2024 #65

No point in telling him. ShazzieB Nov 2024 #72

"That one looks kind of Jewish" misanthrope Nov 2024 #86

Wont mean much once they invoke the alien and seditions act... getagrip_already Nov 2024 #59

I understand the sentiment Nimble_Idea Nov 2024 #84

But he specifically mentioned that act... getagrip_already Nov 2024 #89

True atreides1 Nov 2024 #77

I'm not buying the "Latino men voted for Trump" baloney. Why would the MSM start using truth now, allasudden? jaxexpat Nov 2024 #37

Look how far heavily Latino counties moved to the right. LonePirate Nov 2024 #51

You're saying it's reasonable to believe Latino's would jump to support a man who accused them...... jaxexpat Nov 2024 #80

There is plenty of evidence for that in the voting results from Tuesday. LonePirate Nov 2024 #81

It would be naive to rely on testimony and evidence presented by Texans whose perennial fantasy is secession. jaxexpat Nov 2024 #88

And everyone seems to forgetting 2 things ... aggiesal Nov 2024 #29

Well, your last sentence is wrong... Volaris Nov 2024 #43

We're screwed and the (R)'s don't care that we are screwed ... aggiesal Nov 2024 #56

If Great Grandparents were alive and paying attention in 1930 they might tell you about Smoot Hawley. gordianot Nov 2024 #33

Note they waited until great grandparents were mostly all dead durablend Nov 2024 #38

That will all be Biden's fault you know. the_liberal_grandpa Nov 2024 #35

Of course they will--the New State Media will make sure that's telegraphed. durablend Nov 2024 #41

They thought the price of eggs was too high Ruby the Liberal Nov 2024 #36

Some women voting for abortion rights, then voted for Pendejo45, ... aggiesal Nov 2024 #39

and soon, they can bitch about how much everything at WalMart costs. Volaris Nov 2024 #45

Attention Dearborn Arabs Bobstandard Nov 2024 #46

What you said, plus not to mention the first thing Trump is gonna do is greenlight an Israeli war with Iran. Volaris Nov 2024 #52

"Do whatever the hell you want" Bobstandard Nov 2024 #54

HA because of course he will, because he will need all that cheap labor back in the US so it doesnt cost 25$/Hr to Volaris Nov 2024 #57

At the store I work at, some stupid fuck was bragging that Tangeranus was going to "save the world and the country" Hong Kong Cavalier Nov 2024 #55

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Elon will probably have all the young women line up to be inseminated with travelingthrulife Nov 2024 #71

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"BUT I VOTED FOR YOU DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" durablend Nov 2024 #87

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