I have been. Here's proof! 
Posted on 01/21/2004 9:39:40 AM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection
In fact, I wonder what kind of impact CFR has on such blatant, political speech?
Richardson will be the VP because Edwards needs the age and experience so voters will be more comfortable, much the same way Bush surrounded himself with old guys. And Richardson's ethnicity counters Bush's overtures to Hispanics. If Edwards had been from the west coast it would have been Ford from Tenn. but since he is a southerner it will be BR.
...legalization and residency without impunity."
Either Richardson or the translator don't know the meaning of the word "impunity."
I hold a job and pay federal taxes. I do not presume to tell Texians what is best for them as I have only been here a year -- nor would I ever be so bold as to try. I speak the English language and know very little about my Swedish ancestry. I am not looking for any special rights or privileges. I have a desire to live in this Texas society with respect for the history and the traditions of this great state.
Can any illegals who crossed the Rio Grande say the same thing? Are they looking to blend in and live in a Texan or American society, or do they have other plans and/or long-term goals? I am a liitle concerned about the Mexican consulates opening in major cities throughout the country, as they exclusively serve the special interests of the millions of Mexicans here, NOT Texans, NOT Americans.
Please do not assume that all who come from north of the Red River are here to make your life miserable. I understand that a society has establishments and traditions and I respect them, just as many other transplants to Texas.
If Edwards wins the nomination, it would not be surprising if he tries to set another "first"--first Hispanic, first Asian-American, first something--to garner a lot of media praise.
I see nothing in my previous post that deserved a flame. I did not insult you. I simply asked that you understand that not all yankees want to tear apart the fabric that is Texas - a point that seems to be lost on a lot of people. Your post and the words you used sounded rather sincere to me, and I was unable to sense humor in what I read. Perhaps the /sarcasm tag would have helped there.
I have been. Here's proof!
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