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Post by nautonnier on Feb 2, 2019 0:56:59 GMT
As you may or may not know - the same rule has applied for some time in the USA, indeed Green Card holders can be deported if they become dependent on welfare. Have not seen the statistics on how often the deportation option is enforced. Green card holders (~13 million 2010 stat) probably had "something" going for them in order to acquire it, while the undocumented tend to live as inconspicuously as possible. As the liberal democracies of Europe begin to take a harder line on their non-citizens, they become less of an argument that the American Left can point to for support. Expect France to start moving along these lines? "It went largely unremarked, just another bland procedural decision from a government agency. But a quiet policy change at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services last month is the next step toward a nationwide purge of non-citizens.
On June 28, USCIS announced that non-citizens who apply for a “benefit”–such as an extension or change of status, a green card, or citizenship—would be placed in deportation proceedings if that benefit is denied. For years, a criminal conviction has been required to be fast-tracked for deportation. Now, merely losing your petition for visa extension, being charged with a crime, or doing something DHS considers to be criminal (even if never arrested or charged) places you on the same fast-track."qz.com/1323136/a-uscis-immigration-policy-change-threatens-non-citizens-with-deportation-if-they-lose-status/You will not believe the example cases in that article. It is a minefield - but it is one of the reasons that legal permanent residents and legal immigrants who have spent time and often well north of $15K for lawyers' fees and getting reports from previous countries etc etc to get a 'green card', get REALLY REALLY pissed off with people who walk across the border and everyone falls over themselves to assist them give them free schooling and prevent their deportation.
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Post by missouriboy on Feb 5, 2019 7:03:23 GMT
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Post by Ratty on Feb 5, 2019 12:30:27 GMT
Still trying to figure how he got out of the aquarium but ...... there was a power failure and the electric fence wasn't working.
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Post by missouriboy on Feb 5, 2019 22:15:49 GMT
Still trying to figure how he got out of the aquarium but ...... there was a power failure and the electric fence wasn't working. Your own Jurassic Park. I'm impressed.
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Post by sigurdur on Feb 6, 2019 1:35:50 GMT
Still trying to figure how he got out of the aquarium but ...... there was a power failure and the electric fence wasn't working. WEll, you certainly can't rely on Aussie Elec power now days. Heard it costs and arm and a leg to boot.
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Post by walnut on Feb 6, 2019 3:36:51 GMT
Ratty- Some curious Australian facts I have noticed, unless I am incorrect:
1. I have read that there are estimated to be over 200k crocodiles in Australia. From what I have read, it is more or less unsafe to swim in any Northern creek or river. I suppose that I like them just fine but if I lived there I'd like to be able to wade fish a river without constant anxiety.
2. It is illegal to kill a snake in Australia unless it is within 100 meters of an occupied building. Dangerous coastal taipans and brown snakes that are caught are re-released. That seems like undue trouble, and very hazardous for the snake handlers. In rural America, we may or may not just kill venomous snakes. There are plenty to replace them.
3. And lastly, why did they name two major rivers, "Fitzroy River"? Did they run out of names that quick?
Just joking around, but these things do puzzle me. Very liberal attitude about extremely dangerous wildlife. 200k crocodiles, that's a lot. All of Indonesia has less than half that.
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Post by missouriboy on Feb 6, 2019 4:13:27 GMT
Ratty- Some curious Australian facts I have noticed, unless I am incorrect: 1. I have read that there are estimated to be over 200k crocodiles in Australia. From what I have read, it is more or less unsafe to swim in any Northern creek or river. I suppose that I like them just fine but if I lived there I'd like to be able to wade fish a river without constant anxiety. 2. It is illegal to kill a snake in Australia unless it is within 100 meters of an occupied building. Dangerous coastal taipans and brown snakes that are caught are re-released. That seems like undue trouble, and very hazardous for the snake handlers. In rural America, we may or may not just kill venomous snakes. There are plenty to replace them. 3. And lastly, why did they name two major rivers, "Fitzroy River"? Did they run out of names that quick? Just joking around, but these things do puzzle me. Very liberal attitude about extremely dangerous wildlife. 200k crocodiles, that's a lot. All of Indonesia has less than half that. In Indonesia crocodile tail make very good dinner ... and fine shoes. 100k of those guys would make a great local export industry.
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Post by Ratty on Feb 6, 2019 4:41:30 GMT
[ Snip ] WEll, you certainly can't rely on Aussie Elec power now days. Heard it costs and arm and a leg to boot. Only if my pet gets a good grip.
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Post by Ratty on Feb 6, 2019 5:24:07 GMT
Ratty- Some curious Australian facts I have noticed, unless I am incorrect: 1. I have read that there are estimated to be over 200k crocodiles in Australia. Sounds about right but I've never felt inclined to conduct a count.From what I have read, it is more or less unsafe to swim in any Northern creek or river. I certainly wouldn't be doing any swimming up there. I suppose that I like them just fine but if I lived there I'd like to be able to wade fish a river without constant anxiety. No you wouldn't. 2. It is illegal to kill a snake in Australia unless it is within 100 meters of an occupied building. I think that applies everywhere and I don't disagree with it.Dangerous coastal taipans and brown snakes that are caught are re-released. That seems like undue trouble, and very hazardous for the snake handlers. In rural America, we may or may not just kill venomous snakes. There are plenty to replace them. Snakes are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. It is an offence to kill, injure or take snakes from the wild.
3. And lastly, why did they name two major rivers, "Fitzroy River"? Did they run out of names that quick? The one in Western Australia is about 7,000ks from ours in Queensland. Besides, it's like another country over there. Everywhere you drive in Australia, you come across rivers and creeks with the same name: Sandy Creek, Oakey/Oaky Creek, Cedar Creek, etc. Just joking around, but these things do puzzle me. Very liberal attitude about extremely dangerous wildlife. 200k crocodiles, that's a lot. All of Indonesia has less than half that. Maybe the locals have been culling them?You didn't mention spiders: This map might help:
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Post by walnut on Feb 6, 2019 6:10:27 GMT
Oh yeah, I know about your spiders. Those mouse spiders look really robust and lethal. I'm guessing that they have a very nasty bite. I think that the data on their venom is not real complete. I wouldn't want to be a data point myself.
I got to know some wildlife on my hitchhiking visit there in 1985. It was a buxomy blonde nurse who had a cabin on Lake Macquarie. She had a roommate too. They took me in for some time and I got to study their behaviors.
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Post by walnut on Feb 6, 2019 19:36:44 GMT
These venomous cottonmouth snakes were on a bluff near my quarry. My workers had to spend time there. The chances of someone getting bit were really high, they were thick. So they killed a couple of nests worth. They were still very numerous after this. I would never walk there around dusk. So, I didn't like massacring the snakes but they had to go. I suppose that in Australia my workers would have had to continue to work around them. That doesn't make sense. BTW neither of these hillbilly's are me haha
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Post by nautonnier on Feb 6, 2019 23:13:56 GMT
Ratty- Some curious Australian facts I have noticed, unless I am incorrect: 1. I have read that there are estimated to be over 200k crocodiles in Australia. From what I have read, it is more or less unsafe to swim in any Northern creek or river. I suppose that I like them just fine but if I lived there I'd like to be able to wade fish a river without constant anxiety. 2. It is illegal to kill a snake in Australia unless it is within 100 meters of an occupied building. Dangerous coastal taipans and brown snakes that are caught are re-released. That seems like undue trouble, and very hazardous for the snake handlers. In rural America, we may or may not just kill venomous snakes. There are plenty to replace them. 3. And lastly, why did they name two major rivers, "Fitzroy River"? Did they run out of names that quick? Just joking around, but these things do puzzle me. Very liberal attitude about extremely dangerous wildlife. 200k crocodiles, that's a lot. All of Indonesia has less than half that. In Indonesia crocodile tail make very good dinner ... and fine shoes. 100k of those guys would make a great local export industry. We eat 'gator tail down here that's good too.
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Post by walnut on Feb 6, 2019 23:17:31 GMT
Thanks for the answers Ratty- Some curious Australian facts I have noticed, unless I am incorrect: 1. I have read that there are estimated to be over 200k crocodiles in Australia. Sounds about right but I've never felt inclined to conduct a count.From what I have read, it is more or less unsafe to swim in any Northern creek or river. I certainly wouldn't be doing any swimming up there. I suppose that I like them just fine but if I lived there I'd like to be able to wade fish a river without constant anxiety. No you wouldn't. 2. It is illegal to kill a snake in Australia unless it is within 100 meters of an occupied building. I think that applies everywhere and I don't disagree with it.Dangerous coastal taipans and brown snakes that are caught are re-released. That seems like undue trouble, and very hazardous for the snake handlers. In rural America, we may or may not just kill venomous snakes. There are plenty to replace them. Snakes are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. It is an offence to kill, injure or take snakes from the wild.
3. And lastly, why did they name two major rivers, "Fitzroy River"? Did they run out of names that quick? The one in Western Australia is about 7,000ks from ours in Queensland. Besides, it's like another country over there. Everywhere you drive in Australia, you come across rivers and creeks with the same name: Sandy Creek, Oakey/Oaky Creek, Cedar Creek, etc. Just joking around, but these things do puzzle me. Very liberal attitude about extremely dangerous wildlife. 200k crocodiles, that's a lot. All of Indonesia has less than half that. Maybe the locals have been culling them?You didn't mention spiders: This map might help:
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Post by Ratty on Feb 6, 2019 23:36:32 GMT
Oh yeah, I know about your spiders. Those mouse spiders look really robust and lethal. I'm guessing that they have a very nasty bite. I think that the data on their venom is not real complete. I wouldn't want to be a data point myself. I got to know some wildlife on my hitchhiking visit there in 1985. It was a buxomy blonde nurse who had a cabin on Lake Macquarie. She had a roommate too. They took me in for some time and I got to study their behaviors. So ...... you're that guy. I remember the newspaper reports ......
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Post by missouriboy on Feb 6, 2019 23:55:19 GMT
Thanks for the answers You didn't mention spiders: 2. It is illegal to kill a snake in Australia unless it is within 100 meters of an occupied building. I think that applies everywhere and I don't disagree with it. Dangerous coastal taipans and brown snakes that are caught are re-released. That seems like undue trouble, and very hazardous for the snake handlers. In rural America, we may or may not just kill venomous snakes. There are plenty to replace them. Snakes are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
It is an offence to kill, injure or take snakes from the wild. But running over them in a mad delerium is OK right?
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