Andy1

That’s a stupid comment based on assumptions and no knowledge. You call an agency, they send someone, you make sure they do what you are paying them to do. That’s it. Are you asking for proof of citizenship or immigration papers for the mechanic who give your truck an oil change, or the woman cleaning your hotel room, or the cook at the diner you go to, or the crew working for the contractor to replace your roof or pave your driveway? I doubt it, so looks like you must miss the good old days of slavery and keep your whip handy.

Sure, anyone - citizen or illegal, working on their own will be cheaper. We ended up using agency care givers. What I do know is that the retention rate for workers in the field is low. The agency isn’t paying them much. Walmart might pay better. We experienced constant turnover of Americans willing to care for our low maintenance father. Anyone with basic job skills are looking for other work opportunities. Hence, immigrant women may be more willing to do this type of work. If your loved one needs care, you aren’t asking what their immigration status is.

Do you think every immigrant is illegal? We need expanded legal immigration.

He acts like he only wants to be President for part of the country and some of the people. He views the blue states as the enemy within.

Looks like Donald is trying to emulate his buddy Putin. He’s got palace envy. Price of beef is crazy high but he thinks America wants a ballroom. The idea that MAGA would be saying “it’s just a building” if a Dem pres did this is laughable.

Next thing they should do is investigate the NFL. With the amount of money to be made out there, there’s probably refs influencing game results. If there are large sums of money to be made, someone will try to do it. That’s human nature.

I don’t know where you think a million extra new care givers are going to come from. We need expanded legal immigration to care for our elderly or else who will be wiping the baby boomers a_ses? That’s a reality America is not prepared for. The United States is facing a larger population of adults over the age of 65 than ever before, primarily made up of baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964). This demographic group grew rapidly, exploding from 41 million people in 2011 to 71 million in 2019 — a massive 73% increase. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates this number will keep rising, projecting it will reach 82 million by 2030. Seven out of 10 of these Americans aged 65+ will eventually need long-term care. Therefore, by 2030, the demand for home health care is anticipated to grow by 46% with more than 1 million new home care jobs needing to be filled. https://www.asbestos.com/support/caregivers/shortage-by-state/

No she doesn’t, but I wouldn't care if she did. Most immigrants come here with little money, so they live in low income, higher crime areas. It’s always been that way. I’ve worked my butt off and am fortunate to not live in those areas. If you don’t like where you live, then move - it’s the American way. Now down the road in our neighborhood is a more established black immigrant extended family with a pile of people living together. I know one of the guys is a garbage truck driver and a woman works in health care as an aide. I think they moved in for the school district for their kids. They fit in fine and have done a nice job fixing up their house.

I thought that was funded with private donations too. I would offer that the east wing has significantly more history associated with it than the tennis court. The East Wing is just with the First Ladies work area. I need to remember in this new age of Trumpism male dominance is in, and the history of Nancy, Barbara, Hillary, Laura, Michelle, Melania, and Jill can be forgotten.

And those renovations, were interior decorations and converting a tennis court to a basketball court. They were not the physical destruction of the building because he had respect for the history of the building. Trump doesn’t understand the concept of respect.

When my father was dealing with dementia at age 90, we had caregivers help clean his apartment, clean him and prepare his meals. By far, the most caring and best caregiver was a black Muslim immigrant woman from Gambia. Most Americans wanted to spend more time on their phones than attend to his needs. Any of one of us may be in his position some day if we are lucky enough to live that long.

You talkin to me Gramps? The Biden approach and Trumps are polar opposites. There is a wide spectrum of enforcement options between them. Like most Americans, I want a secure border. Like most Americans, I want some pathway to citizenship. Like most Americans, I view immigrants as positive to America. Like most Americans, I don’t want masked goons snatching people off the street. Like most Americans, I believe legal immigration should be easier. Republicans have always said that they could not discuss fixing the immigration system until the border is controlled. Well, now is the time, but obviously they were lying before and are just anti immigrant, unless they are whites. If they were smart, they could own the issue/victory and propose something Dems would be forced to vote for, but I don’t see that happening.

You need to wake up and connect your brain to a generator. 😉Trump made millions people mentally weak, me emotional. So what? You robot I guess. All good.

Do you ever have an emotional reaction to something you don’t like? I’m sure they can find donors for the tear down and restoration if needed.

Yea, so be it. I’m a traditionalist and like old buildings, old trees and old traditions. I’ve never supported Biden’s approach to the border.

Here is what it will look like…. Maybe Trump will now have room for a state dinner with all his J6 buddies he pardoned.

This criminal was pardoned by Trump after his conviction for J6. He probably thinks Trump will pardon him again but is too dumb to realize he now faces State charges.

If there is one thing I’m sure of, it is that Trumpers are completely flexible on their principles. Trump has proven that over and over again.

So here is Trumps plan for the People’s house. Strange, I never heard of any public process to this project. No public notice or discussion. One would think that it would require approval through Congress. I guess a king needs his palace, nearly twice as large as the White House. Hopefully whoever comes after Orange will take a wrecking ball to it.

The more you know….

Look at J6, Tea Party protests, Michigan capital takeover etc. Each side has their nuts, just different flavors.

Interesting contrast between the two parties protests. Dems are riding bikes naked in Portland, in other places wearing goofy outfits, costumes, dancing, singing, etc. Republicans wear leather jackets, carry their assault weapons, bring their nooses, bats, hockey sticks or other clubs and wear their paramilitary gear.

Amazing how there is talent like Tez Johnson to be found in the 7th round of the draft. Good on him to show his stuff.

So what do you think about the demolition on the side of the White House?

It’s stupid either way. Call me a traditionalist but I’d rather not have each president remodel the White House at their whims. It’s a historic building that belongs to we the people. Not the temporary servants who reside there.