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Old 07-25-2008, 04:45 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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We bought a home in the 90's in California for $150,000. That same house today is worth more than double that. The home prices rose because of supply and demand again. It's supply and demand dude!
So what happened to all that money contractors 'saved' by using illegal scab labor?
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Old 07-25-2008, 04:46 PM
 
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So what happened to all that money contractors 'saved' by using illegal scab labor?
Not being an expert in the construction market, I'll tell you what I would of done and what they probably did. Bought a big mansion in the hills, got a beautiful blonde, and live off my investments.
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Old 07-25-2008, 04:54 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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Not being an expert in the construction market, I'll tell you what I would of done and what they probably did. Bought a big mansion in the hills, got a beautiful blonde, and live off my investments.
By stabbing their fellow citizens in the BACK!

God, I HATE people that think that way. How much more shallow can you get?
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:05 PM
 
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By stabbing their fellow citizens in the BACK!

God, I HATE people that think that way. How much more shallow can you get?
You asked me what they did with their money. If I any large amounts of money that's what I would of done. Do I think that using illegal labor as means to get the edge on your competition right? No way, that's immoral and against the law.
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:06 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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It works better if you wait a few weeks before sounding exactly like one of the last ones.
Yep, you nailed it!

I guess we're supposed to be stupid.
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:07 PM
 
Location: California
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i've been competing with illegals for over 20 years! And as i've said before, i know they're illegal because they admit it to me.

Of course, walking onto a new jobsite wearing a border patrol hat usually sends several scurrying over fences, too...:d
hahaha! Lolololroflbbq!
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:08 PM
 
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i've been competing with illegals for over 20 years! And as i've said before, i know they're illegal because they admit it to me.

Of course, walking onto a new jobsite wearing a border patrol hat usually sends several scurrying over fences, too...:d
That's going to be my next halloween costume for the halloween party.
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:15 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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So what happened to all that money contractors 'saved' by using illegal scab labor?
Most likely the same thing that happened to the money the farmers 'saved' by hiring illegals. Our food prices certainly don't reflect a savings for the consumer. Have you noticed a decrease in the cost of a hotel room? What about the cost of plants or mulch from landscaping and nursery businesses? Have you purchased flowers lately? As a matter of fact, what have consumers gained in any industry dominated by illegals? I haven't noticed a decrease in the cost of anything.
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:49 PM
 
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the point to my original post was an attempt to attract input from the pro-illegal usual suspects on this site about how illegal aliens ARE in fact competing for their jobs, but they still support them. hmmmmm all is quiet on their homefront.

you'll have to excuse me while i tentitively gloat here for hitting the nail on the head with the original post.

btw is this what they call "trolling"? if so, i happily accept the label......for now
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:50 PM
 
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So.. successful troll is successful?
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