Comments on: Open Thread http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:07:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: madmom http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66824 madmom Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:30:12 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66824 Greg - can we rally this group into showing up at a 7/11 one Saturday morning (I'll be there!) and just hang out for a couple hours? We should have at least 100 people. To keep the numbers of us and "them" even, you know. I would love to see what happens to us..... Should we pee and drink in public, too? Just a thought...... Greg - can we rally this group into showing up at a 7/11 one Saturday morning (I’ll be there!) and just hang out for a couple hours? We should have at least 100 people. To keep the numbers of us and “them” even, you know. I would love to see what happens to us…..

Should we pee and drink in public, too? Just a thought……

]]> By: madmom http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66823 madmom Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:26:38 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66823 Ah, riding to Hoodbridge Saturday morning, around 8:15am....first thing my son says when we turn the corner onto Rt. Uno and see about 30 men hanging out at the 7/11 was "WHOA!". I said - THAT'S why we are not working right now - those guys right there. Then, less then oh, 5 blinks down the road, ANOTHER 7/11 with ANOTHER 30 men PLUS one woman hanging out.....it took everything I had to not pull in there and start screaming..... (What happened that 7/11 thought it would be good to have 2 stores so close to each other, on the SAME SIDE OF THE STREET? Location, location, location....) My frustration with this crap is up to HERE. Why are they allowed to mob like this? Why are they given a pass that they would NEVER give to 30 white men or 30 black men??? I'm sick of it and sick of watching police crusiers go by like there's nothing wrong with this picture. Are their hands really tied or is it up to the individual officer to do something? I know they cleared these guys out of the 7/11's in the Yorkshire area. Why can't they do it at these two infamous 7/11's? Oh, and nice "welcome" signs at 2 restaraunts we passed....both Latino, and both had their knotted up curtians in the windows.....I'd laugh if it were so depressing..... Ah, riding to Hoodbridge Saturday morning, around 8:15am….first thing my son says when we turn the corner onto Rt. Uno and see about 30 men hanging out at the 7/11 was “WHOA!”.

I said - THAT’S why we are not working right
now - those guys right there.

Then, less then oh, 5 blinks down the road, ANOTHER 7/11 with ANOTHER 30 men PLUS one woman hanging out…..it took everything I had to not pull in there and start screaming…..

(What happened that 7/11 thought it would be good to have 2 stores so close to each other, on the SAME SIDE OF THE STREET? Location, location, location….)

My frustration with this crap is up to HERE. Why
are they allowed to mob like this? Why are they given a pass that they would NEVER give to 30 white men or 30 black men???

I’m sick of it and sick of watching police crusiers go by like there’s nothing wrong with this picture. Are their hands really tied or is it up to
the individual officer to do something?

I know they cleared these guys out of the 7/11’s in the Yorkshire area. Why can’t they do it at these two infamous 7/11’s?

Oh, and nice “welcome” signs at 2 restaraunts we passed….both Latino, and both had their knotted up curtians in the windows…..I’d laugh if it were so depressing…..

]]> By: Krutis http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66738 Krutis Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:48:38 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66738 The MARK WARNER "ad" on the side above "CATEGORIES" says: "JOIN THE INSANITY" "Paid for by mental patients" Is that supposed to be funny? If it's true, who are the "mental patients"? Maybe your ad manager doesn't know that "mental patients" have an illness, a serious illness. I find it hard to believe that Greg would allow it be used in this manner on his blog! The MARK WARNER “ad” on the side above “CATEGORIES” says:

“JOIN THE INSANITY”

“Paid for by mental patients”

Is that supposed to be funny?
If it’s true, who are the “mental patients”?

Maybe your ad manager doesn’t know that “mental patients” have an illness, a serious illness.

I find it hard to believe that Greg would allow it be used in this manner on his blog!

]]> By: /\/\3|)iç 64 (Winner of the BVBL 40k and 50k post award) http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66630 /\/\3|)iç 64 (Winner of the BVBL 40k and 50k post award) Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:45:52 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66630 I had to get away from the blogs because of the fact people are interested in just talking and not taking action. I am all for action, we have talked this to the point that the horse has been beaten beyond all recognition. With this said, let me know how I can help spark the movement to get the day laborers taken care of at the 7-11. Thanks to all who wished me a welcome back!!! Who got the 60k post?? We need to recognize them so I can have an award winning brother or sister :) I had to get away from the blogs because of the fact people are interested in just talking and not taking action. I am all for action, we have talked this to the point that the horse has been beaten beyond all recognition.

With this said, let me know how I can help spark the movement to get the day laborers taken care of at the 7-11.

Thanks to all who wished me a welcome back!!!

Who got the 60k post?? We need to recognize them so I can have an award winning brother or sister :)

]]> By: No1Uknow http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66623 No1Uknow Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:19:56 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66623 Re: McCain and the conservative vote- Choice between Obama and McCain? I'll vote Ron Paul when I get the chance. Re: McCain and the conservative vote-

Choice between Obama and McCain? I’ll vote Ron Paul when I get the chance.

]]> By: jfk http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66582 jfk Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:58:48 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66582 Peter G, go find out for yourself. Call the school or check with the local papers. Why do you need someone else to do your digging for you? If it's that important to you, get up off your brains and get the answer. Then, when you find out, you can post the results and call Greg a liar, or apologize to him if the story checks out. Peter G, go find out for yourself. Call the school or check with the local papers. Why do you need someone else to do your digging for you? If it’s that important to you, get up off your brains and get the answer. Then, when you find out, you can post the results and call Greg a liar, or apologize to him if the story checks out.

]]> By: es_la_ley http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66581 es_la_ley Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:57:32 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66581 Loudon County proposal outlaws parking on the lawn http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1413346 Loudon County proposal outlaws parking on the lawn

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1413346

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66575 Anonymous Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:09:35 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66575 DPortM said on 1 Jun 2008 at 7:32 am: Ducky - welcome back! I don’t have a problem with McCain’s stance on the war. Come on Ducky, respond to DPortM question re Juan trying to get in bed with LaRaza! A leopard doesn't change it's spots. DPortM said on 1 Jun 2008 at 7:32 am:
Ducky - welcome back! I don’t have a problem with McCain’s stance on the war.

Come on Ducky, respond to DPortM question re Juan trying to get in bed with LaRaza! A leopard doesn’t change it’s spots.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66568 anonymous Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:21:41 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66568 DPortM, thanks! Is the wage statement something they file with their taxes? How does that expense get counted in the books for someone who is using illegal laborers? If the contractor doesn't give the day laborer any paperwork or even a name, how does the worker file that income on his tax return? (Not that the vast majority have any intention on filing) DPortM, thanks! Is the wage statement something they file with their taxes? How does that expense get counted in the books for someone who is using illegal laborers? If the contractor doesn’t give the day laborer any paperwork or even a name, how does the worker file that income on his tax return? (Not that the vast majority have any intention on filing)

]]> By: DPortM http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66561 DPortM Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:41:22 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66561 correction .. fill out a wage statement... correction .. fill out a wage statement…

]]> By: DPortM http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66560 DPortM Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:40:59 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66560 Employers - even those using day laborers - are required to file out a wage statement for the laborer. Greg can give you more information. Greg, please help out anonymous @ 8:38 am Employers - even those using day laborers - are required to file out a wage statement for the laborer. Greg can give you more information.

Greg, please help out anonymous @ 8:38 am

]]> By: anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66558 anonymous Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:38:13 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66558 Are contractors legally obligated to ask for proof of eligibility to work in the USA when they pick up day laborers or is there an exception for them? If so, where can I find that information online? Are contractors legally obligated to ask for proof of eligibility to work in the USA when they pick up day laborers or is there an exception for them? If so, where can I find that information online?

]]> By: DPortM http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66556 DPortM Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:32:29 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66556 Ducky - welcome back! I don't have a problem with McCain's stance on the war. I have a huge problem with him selling out the American people by supporting amnesty. How can conservatives resolve that issue? This is not a pot shot - please explain how we can support McCain's position on amnesty as well as the fact that he is pandering to La Raza and other anti-American groups so he can attain the Latino vote? Ducky - welcome back! I don’t have a problem with McCain’s stance on the war.

I have a huge problem with him selling out the American people by supporting amnesty. How can conservatives resolve that issue?

This is not a pot shot - please explain how we can support McCain’s position on amnesty as well as the fact that he is pandering to La Raza and other anti-American groups so he can attain the Latino vote?

]]> By: Ducky http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66555 Ducky Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:13:55 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66555 I would remind the McCain haters that about a year and a half ago, the Senator took a bold and courageous stand to support President Bush's troop surge in Iraq. He did so at great political risk to himself, whilst all the liberals were demanding an immediate surrender. That surge is now paying off big dividends. Violence there is down and we are closer to victory in Iraq now than ever before. Why give up now? We cannot afford to lose this war, as it would have grave consequences for our nation's security. What McCain did is called Presidential leadership - taking an unpopular stand on principle. I am shocked and outraged that so many so-called conservatives would be willing to cowardly sell out our own troops in favor of surrender to our nation's enemies. I would remind the McCain haters that about a year and a half ago, the Senator took a bold and courageous stand to support President Bush’s troop surge in Iraq. He did so at great political risk to himself, whilst all the liberals were demanding an immediate surrender.

That surge is now paying off big dividends. Violence there is down and we are closer to victory in Iraq now than ever before. Why give up now? We cannot afford to lose this war, as it would have grave consequences for our nation’s security.

What McCain did is called Presidential leadership - taking an unpopular stand on principle.

I am shocked and outraged that so many so-called conservatives would be willing to cowardly sell out our own troops in favor of surrender to our nation’s enemies.

]]> By: jfk http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66506 jfk Sat, 31 May 2008 20:19:39 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66506 I'd take VRE in a heartbeat if I could. The cars are nice, seats are comfortable; what's not to like? I only wish it ran to Rosslyn. You can take VRE to Crystal City, but walking to the metro, getting in the station, and taking the short trip to Rosslyn takes almost as long as riding from Manassas to CC. I’d take VRE in a heartbeat if I could. The cars are nice, seats are comfortable; what’s not to like? I only wish it ran to Rosslyn. You can take VRE to Crystal City, but walking to the metro, getting in the station, and taking the short trip to Rosslyn takes almost as long as riding from Manassas to CC.

]]> By: Thumper http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66497 Thumper Sat, 31 May 2008 18:18:17 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66497 I did not mean to imply you should take VRE but I know several people who drove to work when they live within a mile VRE station and work in Crystal City. For those people, I feel no sympathy for when they complain about gas prices or commuting time. I did not mean to imply you should take VRE but I know several people who drove to work when they live within a mile VRE station and work in Crystal City. For those people, I feel no sympathy for when they complain about gas prices or commuting time.

]]> By: monticup http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66496 monticup Sat, 31 May 2008 18:15:57 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66496 Che': Good one. Good illustration of how Krutis always manages to focus on the nonessentials of any conversation. Che’: Good one. Good illustration of how Krutis always manages to focus on the nonessentials of any conversation.

]]> By: Peter G. http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66492 Peter G. Sat, 31 May 2008 18:03:13 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66492 What happened with the teacher at Dean? It seems to me Greg’s allegations were false. I would have hoped that Greg would have corrected himself. I think he has the same problem as Hillary, can’t admit when they are wrong. What happened with the teacher at Dean? It seems to me Greg’s allegations were false. I would have hoped that Greg would have corrected himself. I think he has the same problem as Hillary, can’t admit when they are wrong.

]]> By: Johnson http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66486 Johnson Sat, 31 May 2008 17:10:36 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66486 Krutis- Good one. Touche! Krutis-
Good one. Touche!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66471 Anonymous Sat, 31 May 2008 13:21:00 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/30/open-thread-19/#comment-66471 Anonymous said "If your not and you work in area that is serviced by VRE, maybe you should consider stepping up and riding it yourself instead of expecting everyone else to get off the road for you." Thank you for the correction. I never intended to imply that everyone else get off the road. If VRE, or for that fact any other means of public transportation, that would take me to Fairfax or Vienna, then I certainly would use it. Alas, none exist, so I must drive to work to pay my MP property tax. There was just a lot of extra traffic that could have been avoided if only the testing was done, say, like on Saturday. Make sense? Anonymous said
“If your not and you work in area that is serviced by VRE, maybe you should consider stepping up and riding it yourself instead of expecting everyone else to get off the road for you.”

Thank you for the correction. I never intended to imply that everyone else get off the road. If VRE, or for that fact any other means of public transportation, that would take me to Fairfax or Vienna, then I certainly would use it. Alas, none exist, so I must drive to work to pay my MP property tax. There was just a lot of extra traffic that could have been avoided if only the testing was done, say, like on Saturday. Make sense?

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