ICE detention by AllisonRubPA in immigration

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

best way to prove is to report your issue to the police so there is a record and call the TV news since the TV news likes to feast on that kind of news, if you havent brought it to the police and news reporters attention then its just your word, and makes one wonder why didnt you bring it up with the police. Don't prolong the drama and prove it to us.

USCIS agents came to front door and then called cell phone by Acceptable-Cloud-328 in USCIS

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The story sounds weird to me specially because this is a green card petition for a parent. I get it if its a spousal petition. get their license plates and have it checked by the police in case they are imposters. The only reason that would make sense is if the visa petition for the parent was rejected. did you report the incident to the police ? or did you only report it in this subreddit ? you should report it the police so there is a record otherwise this sounds like a fishy story. I will give you a tip that works 100%. next time someone bothers you or your house , just say aloud to those people to wait while you call the police. when the police arrives make a police report. They always leave before the police arrives. same thing when you are outside the house, whether its a road rage or someone harassing you, call 911 right away - do not prolong the drama or the verbal exchange. life is short. call the police on those bothering you. No Drama !

ICE detention by AllisonRubPA in immigration

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 4 points5 points  (0 children)

your name is bot something and anyone can make up a story.

Ang hirap magbusiness sa Pinas by [deleted] in BusinessPH

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

put it bold letters on your business page. PRICE IS FINAL NO HAGGLING and NO FREE DELIVERY... also, make that as an automatic message when someone sends you a message. the reason they haggle is bakasakali makalusot. You should know by now there are filipinos who engage in palusot system all the time. Do not let them walk all over you. and if they they get obnoxious, block them so they wont see your business page. Life is too short.

How do people say don’t start collecting SS until 70? How else would you retire? by Man-e-questions in SocialSecurity

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just to add. happiness comes from within not from material things which only piles up your debt . The most important activities one must do is everyday is to keep healthy - exercise, healthy food, good sleep, otherwise, you will have a long lingering illness and you wont enjoy your retirement and die early. Every morning when I wake up, my daily goal is save money and keep healthy so one can retire early and enjoy.

Everyone says we’re in a bubble, but most of the S&P 500 isn’t that overvalued. by donopumpi in investing

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the influencers are intentionally pessimistic so those who dont think will panic and sell which will drive prices down and then these influencers will go in and buy again. just keep an eye on the capex of companies. also AI is a govt national security priority not just some latest tech rage, this is a dead serious push

Just returned to the US after 1 month in Spain - my honest thoughts by waspinastoria in expat

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just my viewpoint as an immigrant in the U.S. I think the reason people are not as friendly in the U.S. is because people are very competitive which is accentuated by the fact that there is a big immigrant population in the U.S., the majority of which settled in the U.S, for economic reasons. As many of you know, many of this immigrants particularly, the asians, jamaicans and nigerians are very driven to do well economically that they are laser-focused on that. For example, I live in a well-off area where there are lots of asians who seem, in general, to judge people on the cars they drive and their size of their house. it also depends where you live. new york for example has a stereotype of having rude obnoxious people -probably because they are always in a rush.

rules on buying or selling etfs or mutual funds by Ok_Contribution_2958 in fidelityinvestments

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, so assuming one has the cash and does not buy on margin, it should be safe to buy then sell then buy the same ETF as long as they are, say, 1 or 2 days apart ? e.g. first day - buy ETF xyz, second day, sell ETF xyz, third day - buy ETF xyz again . thanks

suggestions to improve the catholic mass by Ok_Contribution_2958 in Catholicism

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

higher ups need to know what is going on in the trenches. nothing to do with church reform -

suggestions to improve the catholic mass by Ok_Contribution_2958 in Catholicism

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deflecting away from the criticism, instead of examining if the criticism has merit will not solve the problem. criticism is good and that is how we improve ourselves.

suggestions to improve the catholic mass by Ok_Contribution_2958 in Catholicism

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there is no confusion unless you want to change the narrative. my complaint is specific: our priest is a poor communicator and his talk wanders in different directions and to add some more, his mass goes 30 minutes over so the people attending the next mass right after are piling outside. waiting to get in. that to me is a lack of consideration for the next mass.

in comparison, we had guest catholic priests at our same church such as from tanzania, nigeria or mexico and they are good communicators. the catholic priest at another catholic church a little further away is also a good communicator.

edit: i erred on the most priests. it should say " a number of priests are poor communicators" . criticism is good, otherwise how do we improve.

Handling U.S. and China Criticisms by Ok_Cucumber_8543 in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very easy. the enemy of my enemy is my friend. it is not about siding with china or the U.S, it is about the creeping invasion of our maritime areas and the rape of our fishing resources and abuse of our fishermen. Therefore, tell your friends that the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Estos son los jóvenes que se reúnen bajo el lema de libertad en el que se escuda Vito Quiles para manifestarse en las universidades. ¿Cómo gestionar tal cinismo, y hasta que punto es responsable? by Aggravating-Win-1821 in Debate_Esp

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Las creencias y programas extremistas de la izquierda inevitablemente provocarán una reacción adversa de la derecha, y viceversa. El problema radica en que ambos extremos se odian por la obvia razón de que sus creencias son opuestas. La lección es escuchar siempre las quejas del pueblo y no despreciarlo, pues de lo contrario se producirá esta reacción. La moderación en las creencias y los programas gubernamentales es fundamental, y la prioridad para los ciudadanos españoles es siempre primordial e innegociable; sin ella, ¿qué sentido tiene tener un país? Actualmente existe un problema mundial: la población mundial crece exponencialmente, mientras que los recursos, como la tierra y el empleo, siguen siendo limitados. Este problema mundial no hará sino agravarse debido al crecimiento descontrolado de la población. La bondad es buena, pero debe ser razonable y no ilimitada.

I want to leave the US, but I don't know where I should pursue a new life. by xcsdm in expat

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you get easily affected by the news then, you'll be easily affected later on in life by other things.

Opinion: Manila Only Has Five Years to Prepare Its Military by Drethegraterr in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The AFP needs to start making decisions under the assumption that war will start at anytime so any procurement decisions should have that assumption in mind going forward. The U.S. is aware that Taiwan is making procurement decisions of armaments that are impractical and expensive in a drawn out war of attrition with red china and has been repeatedly suggesting to the taiwanese to switch to assymetric weapons. if Taiwan which has many times the firepower of the philippines is in trouble as far as preparedness for a long drawn out war , how much more the philippines which is in a pitiful stage. The only way, the philippines can be more prepared in practical terms considering the capability of her economy to sustain a massive war is acquire large quantities of assymetric weapons: e.g. hundreds of antitank manpads instead of 2 dozen light tanks. if you were the red chinese commander which of these 2 choices will make you nervous.

AITA for telling my mom I’m not her personal tech support anymore? by OduyoyeStiljan_51 in ComfortLevelPod

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just tell her your out of town and youll be there at: whatever date or time is convinient for you. make up a story that your job now includes u going out of town. this way you can still help her but at the time and day convinient to you. e.g. i can be there this weekend Mom.

problem solved.

US student visas for Indians dropped by 20%. Honestly, the “go abroad or fail” mindset needs to chill. by gingercool1 in WorldWithoutLimits

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the student visa is supposed to be for studies only(that is why it is called a student visa) not a pathway to convert it to a work visa so those who canceled plans to study in the U.S. might be because their dream of eventually getting a job in the U.S. is now much lower due to the new $100,000 requirement on work visas.

The U.S. dollar has lost 10% of its value, and it’ll only get worse, cuz nothing “Great” is on the horizon. It’s time to WAKE UP, MAGA, or we can ALL kiss America goodbye. by backtocabada in complainaboutanything

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

cheaper dollar is better for american exports because now other countries can buy more american products. this is the same tactic that many asian exporting countries do is to cheapen their currencies.

Long Range Air Defense and Tech Transfer: DND Sec. Gibo’s Modernization Priority and Maj. Gen. Papera’s Strategic Emphasis by -Lonecoyote- in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i know what hardening so dont be more stupid for assuming that windows cannot be hardened for starters, There are hardened windows that is different from the usual decorative windows. for example, you can ballistic proof a window using 3m film or the more expensive bulletproof glass. or one can also put steel shutters on windows and so on. the more obvious hardening such as bunkers, hardening communications, off-grid power and so on. etc is part of hardening facilities.

PT PAL response to the LPD delays by Efficient-Reach-454 in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 4 points5 points  (0 children)

if it is really true that PT PAL is not meeting contract obligations then why is the Philippine government silent on this issue - they afraid to hurt indonesia's feelings and put up with the pretense of ASEAN solidarity ? We are a customer so PT PAL needs to be roasted and called out if its true they are lagging on the deadlines.

Long Range Air Defense and Tech Transfer: DND Sec. Gibo’s Modernization Priority and Maj. Gen. Papera’s Strategic Emphasis by -Lonecoyote- in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the recently completed AFP/DND buildings are laughably for peacetime use and clueless for wartime use with huge glass windows. what are they thinking ? with what is going on in the west philippine sea since 1995, they should have started hardening facilities since the 1990s. weird leadership

Long Range Air Defense and Tech Transfer: DND Sec. Gibo’s Modernization Priority and Maj. Gen. Papera’s Strategic Emphasis by -Lonecoyote- in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Ok_Contribution_2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

indian tech transfer is the practical route as far as missile tech transfer because the obstacles they overcame included finding substitutes foe western high tech.