R. Jay Pearson

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Five Questions with R Jay Pearson

  The larger and first portion of your most recent post (10:10AM) I will get to later.
  
  As to your statement, and I quote:  So your first answer of how many illegals live in your neighborhood of "I don't know" i'm going to guess the answer is zero to none.  If they were in your neighborhood, you would know. . . .
  
  Hilary, I live in Harrisburg, PA, the state capital.  With over half a million people in the metro area I am absolutely certain there are undocumented immigrants living here.  And the truth is I don't know how many.  And I have no idea what you mean by "you would know".

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Five Questions with R Jay Pearson

  I don't know.
  
  I don't know.
  
  No.
  
  Yes.
  
  I'll do that later.
  
  A couple now and then, but not because of population growth.
  
  Sometimes.
  
  I disagree.
  
  About thirty.
  
  Actually I think you mean "finite capacity".
  
  I love cats.
  
  It's "certainty" not "certanty".
  
  You're right.
  
  And so my question is . . . what's your point?

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Senate Confirms Sotomayor As First Latina Justice

  Maybe because she contributed to decisions on federal cases involving immigration issues, and this is an immigration blog.  Just guessing.

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Five Questions with R Jay Pearson

  Well, sure you countered each claim.  But you never did it successfully.
  
  You support the "California Taxpayer Protection" measure because it is in compliance with what Federal law mandates?  Well first of all, WOW, what a total cop-out answer.  Secondly, if it's merely a measure of compliance (as you say), why the need for it in the first place?
  
  Actually honey, it isn't a "dress" I'm wearing.  It's a cotillion gown.  Pearl white with egg-shell highlights.  I mean, come on.  It is Friday, after all.
  
  "Dollies"?
  
  And finally . . . and it's important I tell you this . . . hating me won't make you prettier.

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Five Questions with R Jay Pearson

  Ah, yes.  The "Send them to Canada" argument.  Truly a hallmark of the anti-migrant intelligentsia.
  
  Perhaps, Hilary, "they" are congregating in your neighborhood because of your warmth and endearing charm.  I could, of course, be wrong.

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Five Questions with R Jay Pearson

  But . . . your response is (not surprisingly) a complete non sequitur to this tangent of the discussion, i.e., that it has been demonstrated that the "California Taxpayer Protection" measure is harmful to children.
  
  You have absolutely failed to make your case that the measure would not be harmful to children, especially when the contents of the proposed legislation make it clear that it would be.
  
  And any further denial on your part to the truth of the matter is evidence merely of willful and obstinate unreasonableness.
  
  Now, if you're up to it (which I highly doubt you are), answer the following:  Why do you support the "California Taxpayer Protection" measure?

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Five Questions with R Jay Pearson

  It's not "Matricular".  It's "Matricula".  If you're going to attempt to appear intelligent you should at least try doing it intelligently.

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Kenyan Birth Certificate Generator Confuses Birthers

  "Mavis formerly Wetbottom"
  
  Oh.  My.  God.
  
  I'm TOTALLY not going where I am tempted to go with that one!
  
  ;-)

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Five Questions with R Jay Pearson

  But, so as not to divert away from the discussion . . .
  
  I have made the case about how the "California Taxpayer Protection" measure is ultimately harmful to children, on multiple levels.
  
  So Liquid Reigns, what is your case?  Why do you support the "California Taxpayer Protection" measure?

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  R. Jay commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Five Questions with R Jay Pearson

  It's okay, Analisa.  The puerile antics and sensitivities of Liquid Reigns are of no concern to me.  As I see it this is an exercise at bearing steadfast witness to the facts, and educating the clueless.  And I think it's okay to be playful while doing it.  If Liquid Reigns can't handle the playfulness, well then that's her problem.