HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVED

CESAR CHAVEZ DAY Link here

"Chavez left a legacy as an educator, environmentalist, and a civil rights leader. And his cause lives on. As farm workers and laborers across America continue to struggle for fair treatment and fair wages, we find strength in what Cesar Chavez accomplished so many years ago. And we should honor him for what he's taught us about making America a stronger, more just, and more prosperous nation. That's why I support the call to make Cesar Chavez's birthday a national holiday. It's time to recognize the contributions of this American icon to the ongoing efforts to perfect our union."

Senator Barack Obama March 31, 2008.

As you know, this blog is against Illegal Immigration. The Farm workers struggle for fair pay for back breaking work often falls into the category of "JOBS AMERICANS WON'T DO" That is if you are President Bush. We aren't for exploiting people... and we WANT THE COST OF GROCERIES TO REMAIN LOW don't we? SO WHAT GIVES? We have programs that allow some immigrants to become citizens faster because they take work like this, but once they are citizens guess what they are to be paid? MINIMUM WAGE.

Oh this problem is complicated.

Who is really at fault? We want to eat a variety of foods including fruits and vegetables... right? Organic?

I would really like to hear from some readers on this issue.

THE UNITED STATES MINT - DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Here's the link for collectors and the simply curious. Be sure that product you buy is not a fake!

THE IRISH - IT'S SAINT PATTY's DAY

Today's the day that so many Americans wear a wee bit of green to show that they have ancestry to Ireland. So many Irish came to this country because they were "Grass Eaters," starving and literally eating grass so they had a green stain around their mouths. Now the thing is imported green dyed beer.

Now I know that most Americans of Irish descent came in legal ways but I'm not going to pick on the Mexicans here and pretend that there are not also a lot of illegal Irish in California.

We're here to tell anyone reading this who is illegal in this country to make it right. Talk to several attorneys! (We have heard of exploitive ones who make promises, take your money, and leave you illegal and that really truly stinks!) Then take the steps to work legally and eventually become an American Citizen!

Some people are kind of irked by ethnic celebrations such as parades that honor one certain ethnicity. Right now I ask you this: MAKE YOUR COSTUMES or BUY AMERICAN hats, shamrocks, and the rest... and I don't know what to tell you about the green dyed beer.

LEGAL IMMIGRATION INTO THE UNITED STATES - THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION!

So many of us became Americans because our great grandparents and grandparents took a huge risk and came to the United States - legally - in order to work. We know that many of them worked extremely long and hard; some became broken men and women long before there was Social Security or Disability.

BUT THEY GAVE US THIS LEGACY.

TO BE PROUD AMERICANS, proud of our roots, proud of our labor!

MAX SMITH HERE I STAND

F.U.B.A.R isotonic electrolytes NEVER QUIT

A % of the profits on this MADE IN THE UNITED STATES and proudly FLYING THE AMERICAN FLAG product goes to military in need.... so it says on the back of a small, and not expensive bottle of FUELED UP BEYOND RECOGNITION! It is designed and made by SPECIAL OPERATIONS soldiers. BOOTS AND BERETS TM

OK you can go to the site right now where you'll learn more - like this is NOT an energy drink. Created for elite athletes and warriors... OK that includes me at the YMCA dogpaddling in the heated pool!

I drank it, along with a small chef's salad for lunch... I haven't turned into a bionic woman yet, but it's worth a try!
800-530-6664

Double check those HERSHEY CHOCOLATE BOXES

I read the fine print on HERSHEYS POT OF GOLD Fine Confections Premium Collection and guess what? This company that has a whole TOWN dedicated to itself and its chocolate is making POT OF GOLD where? It says MADE IN MEXICO for the Hershey Company, Hershey Pennsylvania.

HERSHEY WHAT IS THE STORY?

You can call 1-800-468-1714 to ask! Protest!

OUR HOMELESS VETERANS NEED JOBS

I'm not sure why the homeless include a great number of veterans. Some people say they come back from the military - from war - having "cracked." But I think there may be more to it than that. There is a prejudice against disabled people in general when it comes to employment.

THIS IS SOMETHING WE HAVE THE POWER TO REDO! We believe that it is better for an employer to hire a DISABLED PERSON here in the United States than to export the work to India or somewhere else!

This is a tough one we know, but we are sure there ARE INCENTIVES FOR HIRING THE DISABLED!

If you know about this issue, please help us by contacting us !

PLASTIC JUNGLE

PLASTIC JUNGLE BUYS AND SELLS GIFT CARDS... OK we know that you really want to use that Gift Card for something special, but making the RENT is more important so check this out!

As always, if you have a good or bad experience with a company we post, we want to know about it!

ABOVE and BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY

This is African-American History month... and of course we know that the civil rights movement that began half a century ago has resulted in great changes in attitudes about racism.

YAHOO NEWS CASH FOR CASTOFF CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONICS

FEATURED AMERICAN LUGGAGE : TOUGH TRAVELER

There are a number of companies that are making luggage right here in the United States. It's hard to choose. But we decided to post to this site because of the fact that this company has been in existance since 1970 and has a huge variety of sizes, shapes, and colors... even MUSIC BAGS!

Oh we know you have to start out small... but success and praise is success and praise. Located in the proud state of New York... and the testimonials!

Check it out!


"Do You Worry About Child Labor and Environmental Degradation such as Polluted Rivers?

All Tough Traveler® Products Are USA-Made in Schenectady, NY, in our Fair-Trade Production Facility, Under USA Labor & Environmental Laws.

USA Labor and Environmental Laws are Better than in most other textile countries (as Asia). Most of the Backpacks, Luggage, and Other Bags and Packs Sold in Retail Stores, or Given As Membership Gifts, Premiums, etc., are Made in Asia or Other Low-Labor and Low-Environmental Law Countries.
You May Look In the Seam of a Non-USA-Made Pack For Country of Origin:
1) For Sale: Imported Bags or Packs Must Have Country of Origin Label
2) For Give-Away: Foreign Manufacture Labels may be Removed.
3) Most Retailers, Environmental, and Charity Organizations Purchase Imported Backpacks, Luggage, and Bags For Give-Away or For Sale To Consumers. (SHAME ON THEM!)

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SHAUN WHITE THE SUPERSTAR FOR THE U.S.A.

We're WATCHING THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS

We've been watching the 2010 Winter Olympics every night, and of course we are pleased when an American wins. Never, however, has the sporting seemed more vicious and subject to stress pressure and wipe-outs! As a result, it seems like more individuals and couple have won maybe because someone else fell. We're patriotic but we believe in a fair-win. So CONGRADULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO MANAGE TO PARTICIPATE, win or loose!