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LeftInTX

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36. They also see some immigrants as bringing crime.
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 04:05 PM
Jun 2024

Where I live most Mexican-Americans have roots in NE Mexico and came around the Mexican Revolution. (100 years ago). Alot has changed in Mexico since then. We can't deny that there are drug cartels and MS-13.

We also have alot of homeless immigrants where I live. Although homeless people are generally harmless, they increase the visible riff-raff. I gotta admit, due to the large amount of homeless people that were hanging out around a gas station, I carried my tools with me the entire time that I put up a campaign sign. I know homeless people prize little things like tape, screwdrivers and scissors. Accidentally, leaving these out in the open normally don't attract anyone, even in high crime areas. Even in high crime areas, if you accidentally leave a screwdriver on the sidewalk, get in your car and realize that you've forgotten it, you can go back and fetch it. However, homeless people will quickly take it. Loss of "little things" like these add up. There are many, many more homeless in Latino than Anglo neighborhoods. It's gotten crazy. They quickly steal $50 4 by 8 ft campaign signs and use them for shelter. I have had numerous stolen and discovered them in a nearby homeless camp.

We have tons of people sleeping outdoors around our migrant resource center.
Loss of a screwdriver may not seem like much, but if you're doing chores and it's the only one you are carrying......It's petty stuff, but it tends to happen more frequently than "real crime", hence everyone is sort of a "target".

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It's hard to imagine who would "trust trump" at this point, Latino or otherwise. mwb970 Jun 2024 #1
yes, it is hard to imagine. Yet, it is obvious the Trump riversedge Jun 2024 #2
the people fooled into answering positive to a setup question in a poll Traurigkeit Jun 2024 #33
Hispanics drool to fully assimilate in American culture. magicarpet Jun 2024 #54
That Was My RobinA Jun 2024 #18
In trying to understand this, intrepidity Jun 2024 #28
Latino media Fudster Jun 2024 #3
The left needs to get going on media in Hispanic jimfields33 Jun 2024 #4
This Johnny2X2X Jun 2024 #5
It's unfortunate that these Latinos don't realize they will be the first ones rounded up and deported. Ray Bruns Jun 2024 #6
The poll didn't say Latinos who happen to be immigrants Polybius Jun 2024 #17
Do you think that will stop him? sdfernando Jun 2024 #30
Yes, I do Polybius Jun 2024 #46
We've already had legal citizens caught up in slightlv Jun 2024 #32
In the 80's they would just round everyone up and dump them in Mexico, they didn't even check papers. LeftInTX Jun 2024 #37
Oy vey onetexan Jun 2024 #7
Privilege 2.0 Roy Rolling Jun 2024 #8
Yup. They want to pull up the ladder after them. SunSeeker Jun 2024 #13
+1 oasis Jun 2024 #43
How many Irish-Americans want a whole bunch more Irish immigrants in the US? LeftInTX Jun 2024 #40
Pretty much all of them, based on my experience. SunSeeker Jun 2024 #44
Do they really want over a million Irish immigrants per year? Those are legal immigrants.. LeftInTX Jun 2024 #45
There are only 5 million people in Ireland. Ireland would empty out in 5 years if 1M/yr emigrated. SunSeeker Jun 2024 #48
Oh, please, are we to believe a poll that says Latinos trust trump who plans to export them... brush Jun 2024 #9
No matter what Trump says Mz Pip Jun 2024 #10
care to say whether you believe the poll? Also whether you trust that if turmp gets back in he won't carry out... brush Jun 2024 #11
This is exactly what I mean Mz Pip Jun 2024 #12
Do you have a link to where Project 2025 would allow Trump to deport US citizens? onenote Jun 2024 #14
Google it. I believe it's on the rethup party platform. brush Jun 2024 #15
No link here Dan Jun 2024 #16
An overwhelming majority of voters have never heard of Project 2025 LeftInTX Jun 2024 #35
At this point they don't know that Trump would deport them flamingdem Jun 2024 #21
The poll was of registered voters Jose Garcia Jun 2024 #22
See Project 2025's expanded powers for a unitary executive... brush Jun 2024 #25
Two things I've heard from latino immigrants flamingdem Jun 2024 #19
They also see some immigrants as bringing crime. LeftInTX Jun 2024 #36
"Latino" is not an ethnic, racial, cultural, or linguistic group. It's long past time pretending it is. mathematic Jun 2024 #20
Notify the pollsters. brush Jun 2024 #24
This is a grassroots effort. mathematic Jun 2024 #29
If you watch/listen to Hispanic media like I sometimes do... SKKY Jun 2024 #23
Very sad - I just can't grok it. n/t iluvtennis Jun 2024 #26
Not so sure this is believable. Trump demonizes Hispanics constantly. Something seems off. Outlier? emulatorloo Jun 2024 #27
If you've ever listened/watch Hispanic media, you know this is absolutely 100% true... SKKY Jun 2024 #53
So Latinos want to be harassed and threatened with deportation? Freethinker65 Jun 2024 #31
not really but it makes some people scared Traurigkeit Jun 2024 #34
I have Rebl2 Jun 2024 #38
Ipsos??? Been in the US since the late 90's LeftInTX Jun 2024 #39
It said Rebl2 Jun 2024 #41
Oh, I was looking at the reference IPSOS poll in the article. Both show similar results LeftInTX Jun 2024 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Idaho Jun 2024 #47
Dear Latino voters, remember this: elections have consequences. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 2024 #49
That is bullshit... these polls are all crap. Demsrule86 Jun 2024 #50
Oh BULL-FUCKING-SHIT. Whatever their "poll" says. bullimiami Jun 2024 #51
They made it here, but screw all those left behind. Silent Type Jun 2024 #52
I read more of the poll. Largest dem negative is "don't keep promises". scipan Jun 2024 #55
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