citizenship

[RNMedic]

just wanted to say that I became a US citizen today, after living here 29 years. WOOHOO

[GrimmJeeper]

congrats... why the wait?

[scottmcneal]

Yep congrats. Better late than never right.

[Harlee&Tahoe]

29 yrs? Congratulations.
Was it difficult to do?
Where were you previously a citizen of?

[mcraindog]

congrats... why the wait?

when using other people's money, what's the rush to become one? I mean atleast you finally did...did you finally feel bad enough about spending everyone's tax money?:spin1:

[GSequoia]

just wanted to say that I became a US citizen today, after living here 29 years. WOOHOO

Wow.

I know the lines over at INS have been getting crazy but that's just plain nuts!

[Matthew Currie]

when using other people's money, what's the rush to become one? I mean atleast you finally did...did you finally feel bad enough about spending everyone's tax money?:spin1:

Can you explain what you mean by that? Are you somehow under the mistaken impression that only citizens pay taxes?

[mcraindog]

Can you explain what you mean by that? Are you somehow under the mistaken impression that only citizens pay taxes?

it was a joke, but trips to the hospital with no healthcare etc....and yes i realize that's not only non citizens

[GSequoia]

it was a joke, but trips to the hospital with no healthcare etc....and yes i realize that's not only non citizens

How would you know he had no health care?

Ever think maybe, just maybe, he was a resident alien?

[stewie]

when using other people's money, what's the rush to become one? I mean atleast you finally did...did you finally feel bad enough about spending everyone's tax money?:spin1:

wow, do you even know the guy? if not, you truely are a POS prick.

I have seen some living conditions in other countries and it reminds me of how lucky we are to be Americans. I feel honored that you chose to join us as citizens. 29 years may be longer than most take, but im glad you gained his citizenship status

[mcraindog]

i said it was a fawking joke...you know it's true though (that those kind of people are out). and to you rnmedic i am sorry...that was meant as a joke, but obviously some people take things a little too seriously.

[8Mud]

when using other people's money, what's the rush to become one? I mean atleast you finally did...did you finally feel bad enough about spending everyone's tax money?:spin1:
Just where do your tax dollars go? To pay the wages of some government worker sitting in a cubical somewhere, who spends the vast majority of his day networking with other office drones, promoting him (or her) self and trying to take their carrier to the next level, so they have more time and opportunity to promote themselves and figure out more ways to advance there carrier. The carrier is what they do for a living, they don't actually produce anything.
Or sending your taxes overseas to help the disadvantaged, the relief is mostly stolen by the government who is supposed to be helping there own citizens.
Or paying some contractor outrageous amounts of money for substandard product and productivity.
The list goes on, some immigrant tapping the programs *offered* to them is pretty far down on the list of waste and poorly spent tax dollars.
People really don't get it, a bureaucrats status is determined by the amount of their budget. They dream up ways to spend it, the more the better for them. Joe taxpayer has been brainwashed into thinking it's the recipients fault, because they don't say no. Would you say no if somebody offered you a benefit? As a matter of fact, a very small portion of the budget actually ever finds it's way to the people who need or even want the support.
The majority of the people riding the gravy train are those who have figured out how to milk it. Who has the time for all the research? Somebody who is living hand to mouth or somebody with an education and a lot of free time on their hands? Semi professional freeloaders. The amount of fraud in the system is outrageous, Joe immigrant gets the blame.
Try working in Government for awhile, so you can see first hand just where your tax dollars actually go.
I've got no problem paying as few taxes as humanly possible. Chances are I'll ever see any return, even if fate deals me a rotten hand and I really need the help.
For every ten people in government, you actually have one that is doing anything worthwhile and they are often so busy, they don't have the time to affect any positive change. The inmates are running the asylum.
Do you know why the vast majority of people who oppose benefits to immigrants. feel the way they do? Most is simple jealousy, it eats their arse to see anybody get something they don't. I call it the Sea Gull mentality. Why do you hate Sea Gulls? Because they beat you to the garbage dump every morning.

[Matthew Currie]

i said it was a fawking joke...you know it's true though (that those kind of people are out). and to you rnmedic i am sorry...that was meant as a joke, but obviously some people take things a little too seriously.Well, some jokes misfire, so we can leave it at that, but do remember that if RNMedic just became a citizen it is a given that before that time he was here legally; and not to belabor obvious points too much, a quick look at his forum name suggests he probably has his health care options pretty well figured out too.

[SBrad001]

when using other people's money, what's the rush to become one? I mean atleast you finally did...did you finally feel bad enough about spending everyone's tax money?:spin1:

it was a joke, but trips to the hospital with no healthcare etc....and yes i realize that's not only non citizens

i said it was a fawking joke...you know it's true though (that those kind of people are out). and to you rnmedic i am sorry...that was meant as a joke, but obviously some people take things a little too seriously.

Dude, STFU and crawl back under the rock you came out from under. This wasn't even close to 'just joking around'.

Since he became a citizen, he's been a legal resident the entire time. Which means he's been paying taxes and working just like the rest of us.

[Darky]

RNMedic, congrats! Good to have you.

McRaindog, if it was truly just a joke and you're not just backpedaling, it was a bad joke. Think before you post...as Matthew already said, based on his name, he likely has insurance (probably better than yours or mine) and as an RN he probably makes more than either of us. I have a problem with illegals also, but nothing here suggests illegal...

[cal]

...that was meant as a joke, but obviously some people take things a little too seriously.

Somethings can't be taken any other way.

[Harlee&Tahoe]

mcraindog (http://www.naxja.org/forum/member.php?u=27037) RNMedic (http://www.naxja.org/forum/member.php?u=211)

when using other people's money, what's the rush to become one? I mean atleast you finally did...did you finally feel bad enough about spending everyone's FORUM money?:spin1: Umm... who's paying what

Sorry I couldn't resist, it was a jokehttp://www.techoffroad.com/bbs/photos/the_dw_buggy/images/38/original.aspx

[poorboy_616]

RNmedic, congrats on the citizenship!!

AND

Mcraindog, that was THE most assinine statement I've heard in a very long time.

Next time you open your mouth, be sure to pull your head out of your ass!!

[Bent]

mcraindog (http://www.naxja.org/forum/member.php?u=27037) RNMedic (http://www.naxja.org/forum/member.php?u=211)

Umm... who's paying what



LMFAO!!!

Step up mcraindog. Seriously, no joke.
:looser:


More importantly, congratulations RNMedic!
:patriot:

[Bradlybob]

Congrats and welcome aboard!

Where are you from originally?

[90Blue_XJ]

Congrats RNMedic. Glad you chose to become a citizen. I worked for years in the medical field too and most of the better trained nurses were foreign born too. So again glad you chose to be a U.S. citizen.

[RNMedic]

no offense taken, I was/am a UK citizen , Paid SS taxes FICA Medicare ETC, wanted the opportunity for my kids to have the option of British citizenship. and actually all my training was here, the job promise made when I came here fell through, my father-in-law helped me out and I worked a lot of different jobs and my wife and I put ourselves through college. At the ceremony yesterday there were 49 people from 23 countries, Rawanda to Iceland. it was pretty COOL, so thanks to all. and to mcrain dog. the 1st amendment covers you!!!!!:wave1:


the beauty of America and the constitution.

[5-90]

no offense taken, I was/am a UK citizen , Paid SS taxes FICA Medicare ETC, wanted the opportunity for my kids to have the option of British citizenship. and actually all my training was here, the job promise made when I came here fell through, my father-in-law helped me out and I worked a lot of different jobs and my wife and I put ourselves through college. At the ceremony yesterday there were 49 people from 23 countries, Rawanda to Iceland. it was pretty COOL, so thanks to all. and to mcrain dog. the 1st amendment covers you!!!!!:wave1:


the beauty of America and the constitution.

A Briton? What was it that brought you here initially (that fell through?)

And another curious question - did you retain your British citizenship as well, and are now a 'dual citizen', or are you now strictly an American? I've always wondered how something like that would work - and it seems that I should ask you (I tend to see three countries listed with "dual citizenships" the most - Canada, Israel, and the UK. So, you're the first person who might be able to answer...)

Welcome to the Asylum!

[FlexdXJ]

Cool man! good for you. I have nothing but good things to say about people from other countries coming here legally. Its when they come across the border illegally when i get mad

[TRNDRVR]

when using other people's money, what's the rush to become one? I mean atleast you finally did...did you finally feel bad enough about spending everyone's tax money?:spin1:I'll go home and tell my wife (tax paying, been here for 41 years, non-citizen) this ass has been leaching off of her for the last 29(?) years. She'll be pissed I'm sure!

[SBrad001]

I'll go home and tell my wife (tax paying, been here for 41 years, non-citizen) this ass has been leaching off of her for the last 29(?) years. She'll be pissed I'm sure!


Damn you TRNDVR! How dare you leech off our world renowned medical care and social benefits.

Just get thee to a nunnery.

[TRNDRVR]

Damn you TRNDVR! How dare you leech off our world renowned medical care and social benefits.

Just get thee to a nunnery.I bet my kids cost you guys a lot of money.

Thanks!

[SBrad001]

I bet my kids cost you guys a lot of money.

Thanks!


So it's too late for a nunnery. . . well there goes that idea.

[RNMedic]

A Briton? What was it that brought you here initially (that fell through?)

And another curious question - did you retain your British citizenship as well, and are now a 'dual citizen', or are you now strictly an American? I've always wondered how something like that would work - and it seems that I should ask you (I tend to see three countries listed with "dual citizenships" the most - Canada, Israel, and the UK. So, you're the first person who might be able to answer...)

Welcome to the Asylum!
Britain by passport ,Scottish by birth and attitude!!!!!!!



The State department now has a don't ask don't tell type of policy. UK accepts Dual-citizenship. So the US state dept require when I travel out of or into the US I use the US passport, beyond that I can use the UK one if I chose. I came here after meeting an American girl who I fell in love with, and still am. I was told about a good job here that fell through and we stayed. 4 kids and 7 grandkids later.

[RNMedic]

where is she from?


I'll go home and tell my wife (tax paying, been here for 41 years, non-citizen) this ass has been leaching off of her for the last 29(?) years. She'll be pissed I'm sure!

[5-90]

Britain by passport ,Scottish by birth and attitude!!!!!!!



The State department now has a don't ask don't tell type of policy. UK accepts Dual-citizenship. So the US state dept require when I travel out of or into the US I use the US passport, beyond that I can use the UK one if I chose. I came here after meeting an American girl who I fell in love with, and still am. I was told about a good job here that fell through and we stayed. 4 kids and 7 grandkids later.

Scot? Now we're getting somewhere! I'm primarily Scot myself (Ross & MacLeod,) although we've been over here for the last 300 years or so... What clan claims you?

(I've always wanted to go see Castle Balnagown, but haven't managed it yet. Someday, if Airport Insecurity gets itself sorted or we just finally manage to end terror all over the world. We have the means, we just don't have the stones...)

[ehall]

our world renowned medical care
Well at least you got one thing right. Our hospitals are chock full of people who have escaped shit-care-for-everybody to get good care where they can get it.

and social benefits.
We take in more immigrants every year than the rest of the world combined. They don't come for what our govt will do for them, but for what our gov't doesn't do to them. Keep working on changing that... you da man.

[RichP]

just wanted to say that I became a US citizen today, after living here 29 years. WOOHOO

Congratulations, now you are just as screwed as the rest of us. LOL

How was the test ?

[nick86]

How was the test ? Believe it or not I think they have to learn & retain more about the history of this country than most of us can remember from going to school here.

[RNMedic]

Macdonald Mackintyre and Innes by descent


Scot? Now we're getting somewhere! I'm primarily Scot myself (Ross & MacLeod,) although we've been over here for the last 300 years or so... What clan claims you?

(I've always wanted to go see Castle Balnagown, but haven't managed it yet. Someday, if Airport Insecurity gets itself sorted or we just finally manage to end terror all over the world. We have the means, we just don't have the stones...)

[RNMedic]

Congratulations, now you are just as screwed as the rest of us. LOL

How was the test ?
easier than I expected but harder than my coworkers and family expected. when was the constitution adopted. No research before you answer

[5-90]

easier than I expected but harder than my coworkers and family expected. when was the constitution adopted. No research before you answer

I'm wanting to think it was finally ratified (Bill of Rights and all) ca. 1787. I haven't thought about this since HS Civics class...

[Beej]

Congrats RNMedic! You're now a proud citizen of the second best country in the world...

:D

http://i25.tinypic.com/r89hy0.jpg

[SBrad001]

Congrats RNMedic! You're now a proud citizen of the second best country in the world...

:D

http://i25.tinypic.com/r89hy0.jpg


What the frack ever. . .

Beej, you know as well as we do, that the Great White North is nothing more than the 51st State of the Union. Now go lick your wounded ego, admit that you're just America "lite". :D

[5-90]

http://8.media.bustedtees.com/bustedtees/mf/9/a/bustedtees.def04fd9fbc53933c761f26afd6c9dfb.gif

I don't say we're the best we can be (gotta get rid of Democrats, telemarketers, insurance salesmen, and other useless baggage first...) but we've got the potential to be the best nation on Earth once again - even if we are now just a can of worms looking for a place to be opened...

:gee:

[GSequoia]

What the frack ever. . .

Beej, you know as well as we do, that the Great White North is nothing more than the 51st State of the Union. Now go lick your wounded ego, admit that you're just America "lite". :D


Bullshit!


IT's the 50.5th.

[Ray H]

Bullshit!


IT's the 50.5th.

You're both wrong. Its a U.S. territory, isnt it?

[RNMedic]

Congrats RNMedic! You're now a proud citizen of the second best country in the world...

:D

http://i25.tinypic.com/r89hy0.jpgWait don't you still belong to ENGLAND??? we Americans at least fought the ENGLISH, what's your excuse ?

:cheers:

[TRNDRVR]

where is she from?Glasgow(sp) Scotland.

[RNMedic]

I'm from Alloa, about 30 miles from Glasgow. Ask her if she remembers Billy Connolly??

[TRNDRVR]

You're now a proud citizen of the second best country in the world...Isn't that the truth.

I'm American, born and raised, but NOT proud.

Right now, this country SUCKS!!!! :flame: :flame: :flame:

[tharlanjr]

If this country sux so bad why are there so many people like him wanting to come over, and why are you still here...


Congrats on becoming an AMERICAN

TRNDRVR your a tool

[TRNDRVR]

TRNDRVR your a toolNo, not a tool, I'm a DICK!

One that's tired of all the divisiveness that is rampant in this country. (i don't own a pair of rose colored glasses. sorry!)
If I could leave, I would in a heartbeat. But, you just have to face the fact that you're stuck with me.

Remember, everybody is entitled to an opinion. This one is mine and you don't have to like it.

[DrMoab]

One that's tired of all the divisiveness that is rampant in this country. (i don't own a pair of rose colored glasses. sorry!)

Remember, everybody is entitled to an opinion. This one is mine and you don't have to like it.
Opinions like yours, brought forth in the way you state them surely doesn't help the divisivness.

[JNickel101]

No, not a tool, I'm a DICK!

One that's tired of all the divisiveness that is rampant in this country. (i don't own a pair of rose colored glasses. sorry!)
If I could leave, I would in a heartbeat...

I heard Japan and Europe have super fast trains...

could be fun to driiiiiive....

:wave: :thumbup:

[TRNDRVR]

I heard Japan and Europe have super fast trains...

could be fun to driiiiiive....

:wave: :thumbup:
I was thinking more of an undisclosed location in the Middle East...

I hear that they have some really cool summer camps there that emphasize in hunting.


















;)

[TRNDRVR]

Opinions like yours, brought forth in the way you state them surely doesn't help the divisivness.I'm tainted!

[Beej]

Hey Dan, I can get you a job up here if you like. The large scale train up at the historical society has a job opening. The retarded guy just quit, I'm sure you'd be a shoe-in...

:D

[Harlee&Tahoe]

I was thinking more of an undisclosed location in the Middle East...

I hear that they have some really cool summer camps there that emphasize in hunting.
;)
And plenty of sand to build your own perfect little castle

[8Mud]

And plenty of sand to build your own perfect little castle

And playmates to share the fun with.

http://i37.tinypic.com/2093goo.png

[JNickel101]

I was thinking more of an undisclosed location in the Middle East...

I hear that they have some really cool summer camps there that emphasize in hunting.


















;)

Ah, there arent any trains here, but you could probably talk your way into a tank. THAT would be some cool "hunting".

If you do want to visit this part of the world - my only two suggestions are Dubai and Bahrain....

[JNickel101]

And plenty of sand to build your own perfect little castle

Dude, I never want to see sand again - unless it has a wave crashing on it.

Unfortunately, I get to go back to New Mexico in about 3 weeks. Time for Mr Nickel to come home. :peace:

[TRNDRVR]

Hey Dan, I can get you a job up here if you like. The large scale train up at the historical society has a job opening. The retarded guy just quit, I'm sure you'd be a shoe-in...

:DI'm not redarded...I'm not recarted....I'm not retared...I'm not re.....

Where do I apply? :gee:

[TRNDRVR]

http://i37.tinypic.com/2093goo.pngThat looks like chow for Bear Grylls.

[8Mud]

That looks like chow for Bear Grylls.
Camel Spiders, I used to spray liquid freon into most all the nooks and crannies of a compressor housing before I'd stick my hand in there and make spider sickles out of em.

[Harlee&Tahoe]

Dude, I never want to see sand again - unless it has a wave crashing on it.

Unfortunately, I get to go back to New Mexico in about 3 weeks. Time for Mr Nickel to come home. :peace:Not too many waves there, too hot for water.:flame:
Good to hear your so close to returning, congratulations, and THANK YOU for serving for us ALL!!
New Mexico, will be like having outdoor A/C
My little bro is soon to be on his way to Fallujah w/USMC.
I hope to have his stock XJ not so stock when he returns