Hard working American woman

[TDBach]

So I read an article of an immigrant girl spouting off on how she gets a college education for free yet paid only 300.00 in taxes and she's illegal...living in the US

I was always taught that you never discuss politics and religion with folks yet always be respectful .  However I am angry. 

I was raised by a traditional grandmother and grandfather on a farm. We were taught to work as hard as you can for as long as you can.. never talk back to your elders, respect is earned and not given, and nothing is free.  I paid for my entire education with the help of student loans because my family was poor... I did my time in the military because my grandpa said it was my duty as a citizen to serve this country.  I was taught by my grandmother to take care of your man, wash clothes..cook and clean and take pride in your house,home and family.  I was taught that I could be anything I wanted to be, but you have to work hard to get there... man or woman.  I'm deeply saddened and angry that illegals get education and services for free.. yet my taxes are so high in a state I was born and raised in, that I can't afford to live there! And it is one of the highest social welfare states in the country! (Highest number of people on social welfare).  What happened to this country? Morals? Values? Taking care of our men? Why is taking care of my man considered degrading by young women today?  What the heck has happened?  I'm not a racist, yet I'm labeled one because I'm white..and also told that I cannot wear a cross necklace to work, because it might offend someone.   I'm deeply saddened by what is happening in this country.  I am a hard working woman, I'll take pride in my man, family and home, I'll wear a cross my grandpa gave me, and I'll fly the flag he fought for!  If that makes me a weak woman.. so be it. I'll stick to my old trucks and my farm at least cow crap is exactly what it is... cow crap!  I'd rather work for things I have and need.. there's more pride in earning it than getting everything for free.

sorry for the rant, but this country needs serious help. 

[tjc transport]

unfortunately, this is the new america. give everyone that asks anything they want, without any repercussions except for a promise to revote the givers back into office when election time comes. 

and this is the exact reason Donald Trump was elected president, the working people had enough of paying for the handouts

[TDBach]

We need it!  It has to change

[hatcity]

TELL IT GURL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[carlotpilot]

ms tracy           forward this to every damn politician you can find an em address for including the president  send it about 6 times a day for 30 days perhaps a few of them will read it and start to think.   if that`s possible

[GreenGiant2]

Amen. I agree with you 110%. Could not have said it better.

[Bobby j]

Could not agree with you more........we live in a society today where what's wrong is right and what's right is wrong........everybody has the mentality of what are you going to do for me not what can I do for myself........things that would make my grandparents roll over in their grave all seem to be the norm.....I really feel for the children coming up today what will they have to look forward too.......Bobby j.

[tjc transport]

50 minutes ago, carlotpilot said:

ms tracy           forward this to every damn politician you can find an em address for including the president  send it about 6 times a day for 30 days perhaps a few of them will read it and start to think.   if that`s possible

i really doubt this will do anything unless everyone that sends it also adds "fix this or you will not be re elected." 

[BillyT]

Pretty damn eloquent statement from a self professed "farm girl" TD, I'm in awe!

16 minutes ago, tjc transport said:

i really doubt this will do anything unless everyone that sends it also adds "fix this or you will not be re elected." 

 

[TDBach]

28 minutes ago, BillyT said:

Pretty damn eloquent statement from a self professed "farm girl" TD, I'm in awe!

 

I'm a farm girl and can cuss cattle with the best, but I was also taught to be a lady.  I ticked off a bunch of the women protesters here because one of them sat down at my table at a local event and said "why aren't you up there with us?"  My reply... Ma'am you need to get the hell away from my table... I've worked for everything I have and I am treated fair because I work... I don't complain about what I don't have and I don't expect people to give me what I need just because I'm a woman... I earn it.. where I come from women still raise their kids... drive tractors...cook for their husbands.. and help with farm chores". Needless to say she gave me a few choice words.. blah blah..  I wonder what this country is going to be like in five or ten years.  Awful.  This era is scary. Those women avoid me like the plague... 

[57 bcr]

When Mr. Trump  is done with his terms in office, you have my vote to take his place,Tracy!   Al  

[h67st]

Amen to your words! I hear we need free healthcare, free college tuition, free childcare, blah blah blah. Guess what, someone has to be earning the money to pay the taxes for all that free stuff!

[Mike]

I recall President John F. Kennedy once said. Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. It is not working very well in Tennessee either. I wish Trump would hire me. I would borrow some ships to export to many small islands in the Pacific.

[41chevy]

22 hours ago, TDBach said:

I'm a farm girl and can cuss cattle with the best, but I was also taught to be a lady.  I ticked off a bunch of the women protesters here because one of them sat down at my table at a local event and said "why aren't you up there with us?"  My reply... Ma'am you need to get the hell away from my table... I've worked for everything I have and I am treated fair because I work... I don't complain about what I don't have and I don't expect people to give me what I need just because I'm a woman... I earn it.. where I come from women still raise their kids... drive tractors...cook for their husbands.. and help with farm chores". Needless to say she gave me a few choice words.. blah blah..  I wonder what this country is going to be like in five or ten years.  Awful.  This era is scary. Those women avoid me like the plague... 

My wife and I live as we were raised to have a traditional work ethic, believe in God, be Patriotic and be respectful of others. Our boys were raised the same way, One did well, one married a liberal and went to hell.  I was raised to be able to look yourself in the mirror and not feel ashamed or guilty about anything you've done. We really could care less what the "beautiful people's " opinion of us is, we own all we have, no loans, no credit cards. we practice help thy neighbor, we take care of my fellow Vets both Vietnam and I.D.F .

I was once told by a particular member here I was a "scared old white guy clinging to my Bible, guns and Flag" well I'm damn proud to be that. We go to bed at night knowing we did the best we could and left it a bit better than before.

Best advice I can give is live your life as you were raised and be proud of your choice. Never feel embarrassed by your values, morals,beliefs, patriotism or work ethic.  Same token don't take any crap for your choices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Edited March 30, 2017 by 41chevy

[mowerman]

God love you and you have done all the right stuff thank you for doing all that my wife wears a cross at all times and no one is going to tell her to remove it[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106].... Bob

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[TDBach]

Great replies!  I truly miss my grandpa and those of his era.  Men and women fought back then for their country, were wounded, or died fighting for what they believed in.. They came home, went back to work and never complained. Women took care of the families and supported the man of the house... it used to be an honor for a woman to have a husband she took care of.. children and a home.  Now women consider this appalling... shame on them.  I am a woman and I will say it.  I'm 37 years old ... and thankful for being raised on a farm.  The reason families are falling apart is because people do not have values anymore.  I find it horribly sad that today.. when someone's dad or grandpa.. grandma or mom passes away their cherished belongings such as old tractors, trucks etc are sold off.  Family heirlooms are rarely kept anymore.  I understand needing money..however the value of preserving family history is disappearing.  We fail to acknowledge the hard working class.. farmers.. truck drivers.. construction, mechanics etc. The people who build and haul necessities.  What happened to sitting by the radio listening to ball games with dad or grandpa.. or the family sitting at the table together.. small houses, no electronics.. and going to church on Sundays...and kids actually going outside to play and use their imaginations.  Holding doors for elderly or people in general...how do you change society?  So if you are a veteran.. a housewife.. a truck driver...a mechanic.. a grandpa..a mom..a dad..a construction worker...equipment operator.. a welder.. a grandma.. an electrician.. or you work in a job that requires use of your back, hands, and busting your ass ... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! There are still folks out here who respect you! 

 

[GreenGiant2]

You have a good start in life. If you continue this attitude you will go far. Keep up the attitude and morals and you will be a step ahead of many people.

[1965]

This is a great thread!

[Joseph Moody Jr]

To everyone that support President Trump hoping for change. If you what serious change we need term limit for Congress. Most of us vote the same people back in office  

[mowerman]

You know I was just sitting here thinking wouldn't that be funny if a bunch of us Breadwinners just decided you know man I'm really getting tired of this role think I'll quit my job go on government assistance seems a lot easier get Loop ear Rings tattoos drink beer smoke a weed free cell phone all sounds alot better. But then we couldn't go on vacation and work on old Macks and mowers build garages home improvement... Donation time and money to church buy new cars.....Hey wait a minute...... Second Thought nevermind....bob

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[RowdyRebel]

I received a look of shock and a sincere "thank you" the other day at the post office. My wife and I had just picked up our mail and were half way to the car when I saw a lady carrying a postal box stuffed full of outgoing mail. I told the wife "Hang on a sec", turned around, walked back to the post office and opened the door for her. Apparently, it came as a surprise to her that someone would do such a thing. Rare thing these days I guess, seeing a total stranger that not only notices another person might need a hand but actually going out of their way to help even though they hadn't been asked. Hell, I've been noticing most guys seem hard-pressed just to open a door for THEIR OWN gal when they are walking along side her, let alone for a total stranger. I guess my wife is spoiled that way...she doesn't even have to open the car door when I'm with her. Kind of sad more men don't treat their ladies like they are special...but then again maybe they just aren't men or their ladies not all that special. Who knows.

[41chevy]

Raised without values and morals I suppose.

[carlotpilot]

td          you even have pugglee`s attention