Lazaro Valdes's Comments

Hi sweetie!! My name is Amber.. just posting my profile, hope to see you on Gather!!! by Borgie B .

Mar 11, 2007 | comments: 14

Lazaro Valdes Mar 11, 2007, 7:47pm EDT

Ive missed seeing you around Amber, you always bring a smile to me.

Favorite Music: Country, Big Band, Swing, Blues, Rock, Classical, easy listening
Favorite Books: The Odyssey
Favorite Authors: William Shakespeare. Hanna-Barbera
Favorite Films: The Stand
Favorite TV Shows: Avatar "The Last Air Bender"
Favorite Food: Definitely anything Italian
Other Interests: Hummm..so many " Yep Yep"
Do You Listen to Public Radio?: Sometimes
Favorite Public Radio Programs: NPR
Heroes: Ronald Reagan, John Wayne, Jesus Christ
Hobbies: Talking to the kids in the neighborhood,
Clubs and Organizations: I'm not much of a joiner, but always willing to help...
On Gather, I'm Looking For ...: An opportunity to read others and an opportunity to publish what I've written. "what you wrote pretty much sums it up for me too"
Describe Yourself: Well when I die all I want on my tombstone is the words "Marine & Proud"
Birth State: Florida
Religious Affiliation: I believe....
Political Affiliation: Conservative
Sexual Orientation: E=mcSquared "sounds just about right"
Relationship Status: Married
Number of Children: 2 great daughters "Kathy & Kate"
Income: Not enough
College(s): MDC

PS
"America is not at war,
the Marines are at war,
America is at the mall!"

"God Bless America & Our Troops"
Semper Fi

Wal-Martians: Union-Busting For Fun and Profits by Austin Cushing

Mar 6, 2007 | comments: 53

Lazaro Valdes Mar 6, 2007, 11:37am EST

I didnt read anything wrong in what they say about the labor unions. Labor unions had a time that they helped to bring about needed changes to labor abuses, but today are merely methods of recruiting for the liberal pacs and to acquire vast amounts of dues for mostly shifty and criminal elements.
Walmart doesnt hold a gun to anyone to make them work there, remember that most of walmarts labor force is mostly uneducated. If you want a real future then get a real education and then you can have a real career.

America is not at war!
The Marines are at war!
America is at the mall!

"God Bless America & Our Troops"
"Semper Fi !"

Wal-Martians: A Certified Letter from Wal-Mart by Austin Cushing

Feb 5, 2007 | comments: 51

Lazaro Valdes Feb 12, 2007, 1:39pm EST

Nanci B wrote:

It is coming out of the fat cat's pockets. Why aren't people happy?

I'm no fat cat, actually I live more month to month some months better than others, and though my share of WalMart are quite a bit low these days I'll hold on to them, I had 300 share of Lucent technologies that I bought at about $9.45 and I almost freaked when they suddenly fell to under a dollar I figured I couldn't sell them so i just forgot about them and now they re at over $12.00 thank God,
so yeah I'll keep my WalMart shares I believe in the company.

Missy W wrote:

Re taking the trouble to notify employees [and how much it cost them] -- pocket and chump change. They could give two hoots about what their employees or local communities think, except for the relative "ease" with which they get what they want. What they want is global market share. Precisely because of their megasize, many people have no choice but to shop there, because the mom and pop's can't compete and you obviously can personally vouch for the vagaries of labor market.

I haven't seen a single "MOM or POP" store go under here as a result of WalMart,
My parents run one of those "MOM & POP" store in the area and haven't lost any business to WalMart. I guess some people need to blame their problems on someone and that "Big Bad WalMart" fits the billet

Marilee C wrote:

WalMart allows a lot of poor people enjoy a higher standard of living. Other than that I can't find any value in the company's existence.

What the hell does that mean? This country was formed on free enterprise and WalMart is only filling a need in the community. No one is forced to shop there.

"God Bless America & Our Troops"
Semper Fi

A Wal-Mart Story by LittleMissSunshine - Shel & Barney Rule L.

Jan 14, 2007 | comments: 27

Lazaro Valdes Feb 12, 2007, 1:11pm EST

Ive noticed the same thing at the WalMart I shop and to tell you I prefer shopping there than at other bargain stores. The WalMart is always better stocked, cleaner and the employees are friendlier than at the local K-Mart or Target. I don't know I guess it's true you just can't please all the people all the time. WalMart really is one of a kind....

Wal-Martians: A Certified Letter from Wal-Mart by Austin Cushing

Feb 5, 2007 | comments: 51

Lazaro Valdes Feb 6, 2007, 9:06am EST

I personally own Walmart stock and shop there when possible, I also have friends that are employed at a Walmart Superstore. I think what should be said , more importantly is that the company took the trouble to inform you of their accounting error and there effort to make good. The public may want to laugh and redicule a company because of their mega-size and marketing however no one is forced to work or shop there. And though my shares have tanked in the last couple of years, I think Walmart is doing a great job and keeping many people working.

A Call for More Troops and Military Power in Iraq, Now! by Michael S.

Dec 5, 2006 | comments: 20

Lazaro Valdes Dec 17, 2006, 10:21am EST

And the problem is that American's no longer have the "Cojones" to stand against injustice. hundreds of thousands of people were eliminated in Rwanda and we did nothing, today it's happening in Darfur and again we do nothing and the situation in Bosnia still isn't finished we still have troops there, yet we don't talk about that.... Until our enemies and the enemies of freedom know that we are determined to fight to the end no matter the cost, they will not stop.....Unfortunately most Americans have given up.....
But they better get their collective heads out of their ass because the real war is coming, it not going to be pretty and it's going to be right here on American soil, but perhaps that's what is needed, perhaps that is the only way that America will finally wake up.....

A Photo by Lazaro Valdes

Dec 13, 2006 | comments: 3

Lazaro Valdes Dec 14, 2006, 8:48am EST

Hoorah!

A Call for More Troops and Military Power in Iraq, Now! by Michael S.

Dec 5, 2006 | comments: 20

Lazaro Valdes Dec 13, 2006, 9:48pm EST

A government by a monarchy or a governed by a Czar is also an autocracy.
An autocracy doesn't necessarily have to be a dictatorship. Just a government where one person or a small group yields control of all government though that power may be granted by the masses such as Europe's former Monarchies.
-Napoleon ruled as an autocracy as did every British monarch from King Egbert up to Queen Victoria.

A Call for More Troops and Military Power in Iraq, Now! by Michael S.

Dec 5, 2006 | comments: 20

Lazaro Valdes Dec 10, 2006, 11:28am EST

No, before they had a dictatorship, with no vote or chance to choose a leader. A small group mainly the Sunnie's were one's that had all possessions and the masses were oppressed and terrorized and routinely exterminated for showing any opposition . The reason we went to Iraq ( everyone seems to have forgotten) was because Saddam flicking his finger at the international community not complying with UN resolutions and not allowing the UN inspectors to verify weapons cache, and claiming to have hidden cache's of biological, chemical and nuclear capable weapons. And with prior evidence of his capability to use them against is own people. After violating 12 different UN resolutions the US government and the world including all those who now claim that they didn't say it now decided that something had to be done to stop this maniac.

-As far as Iran, they were quietly waiting to the opportunity that the American public is now affording them by showing a lack of resolve to finish the job. Which is why Iran is now sticking their finger in our face daring us, and flaunting their decision to develop their nuclear capabilities. Iran has always been a supporter of Hezbollah and Hamas and has never hidden their hatred of the US and their desire to extinguish Israel. And it seems like now they may have the opportunity

Spiro T. Agnew and the Burning of Baltimore - Pt. 1 by The League

Dec 8, 2006 | comments: 32

Lazaro Valdes Dec 8, 2006, 11:00pm EST

Interesting Article,

-but i would like to know more about who " The League is"
I'm not keen on anonymous unanimity...

A Call for More Troops and Military Power in Iraq, Now! by Michael S.

Dec 5, 2006 | comments: 20

Lazaro Valdes Dec 8, 2006, 10:52pm EST

The Saudis did not attack us, neither did the Bin Laden family. It was group of maniacs with a fanatical religious ideology. Osama Bin Laden is and was disowned by his family for his fanatical views. And the Saudis continue to be our best allies in the region.

-But some people want to blame every Arab in the region for the acts of a fanatical few. The problem isn't Saudi Arabia or Islam, but that Iran wants to be the prevailing power in the region, I don't even blame the Iranian people, many of which have hopes of a more secular Iran with more rights and freedoms where women are not treated as property.

-But it is a maniac (not unlike Hitler) bent on the destruction of Israel and total Islamic domination, hell bent on achieving his plans at any cost and knowing that a Shite controlled government in Iraq and with Hezbollah in Syria & Lebanon and in the Palestinian territories would make it impossible for Israel to survive...

-And as far as spreading democracy in the middle east, I have never said that democracy is what the middle east needs. What Iraq needs is a self sustaining government of self rule, be it a democracy an autocracy, an oligarchy, a monarchy, a democracy or like the US a republic but of their choosing not forced upon them by an external force. And it is not democracy that the middle east fears of the west but the loss of Islam to christianity.
Iran does not hate us for being a democracy, they want us dead for being both christian & secular, because if you are not Muslim you are not worthy of life.....

"God Bless America & Our Troops"
Semper Fi !

A Photo by William M.

Dec 8, 2006 | comments: 22

Lazaro Valdes Dec 8, 2006, 9:42pm EST

Hurrah!

A Call for More Troops and Military Power in Iraq, Now! by Michael S.

Dec 5, 2006 | comments: 20

Lazaro Valdes Dec 7, 2006, 9:29pm EST

Olga M said;
- "Do you really think it is even SANE to expect this little fantasy democracy, this little bubble of US occupied "light" to remain self contained and safe and effective surrounded by nations who despise us and everything the democratic government stands for and groom their babies to commit suicide "

- Actually Iraq is bordered by Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & Iran. The only troublemakers are Iran, Syria & Jordan the rest being allies of America, who do not want to see a Iranian sponsored government in Iraq, giving them more power in the region.

- The problems in Iraq are not that the Iraqis do not want self autonomous rule but that Iran is trying to influence the outcome. It is Iran that is supporting Hamas in the Palestinian territories & in Lebanon, and sending weapons and fighters to stir trouble in Iraq. People need to focus on the problem instead of trying to place blame for a situation that needs to be concluded in a manner that will not leave the region as a breeding ground for the terrorist you so eloquently describe.

- We knew from the start that it wasn't going to be easy, if we lose our resolve to finish the job with a semblance of victory, it will only serve to embolden our enemies. They will know that you only have to outlast America because they will eventually lose their stomach for any fight.

-The media want us to blame Bush, Rumsfeld or who ever, the terrorist sit back and laugh, why do you think that idiot Ahmadinejad set that ridiculous letter to the American people. He laughs at us, knowing full well that we will waste our time arguing among ourselves, while he continues to stir trouble in the middle east.

" God Bless America & Our Troops:
Semper Fi !

A Call for More Troops and Military Power in Iraq, Now! by Michael S.

Dec 5, 2006 | comments: 20

Lazaro Valdes Dec 5, 2006, 3:57pm EST

NUKE Em! then build a new Disney amusement park there.
-Just kidding,

But I agree with Gen. Gates, we need to send the whole force of the American military might to bear on those inclined to make trouble and prevent the country from achieving any semblance of self rule. And that includes Iran, Syria and anyone else that tries to influence the outcome.

Plus, I don't know what else to do either, but it's the Democrats fault anyway....

"God Bless America & Our troops"
Semper Fi !

The 100 Things Bandwagon by David Rochester

Nov 18, 2006 | comments: 37

Lazaro Valdes Dec 3, 2006, 7:38pm EST

24. Earlier this year I bought a new car, and promptly backed it into something, scarring the bumper. I haven't fixed it because I think that as long as the car has an imperfection, it won't get into an accident.

25. I have never been the driver at fault in a car accident.

So which is it?

CIA ANALYSIS FINDS IRAN NOT DEVELOPING NUCLEAR WEAPONS - ANOTHER PHOPA? by Donna M.

Nov 19, 2006 | comments: 24

Lazaro Valdes Dec 3, 2006, 7:31pm EST

The words"erase Israel from the map" that I have heard didn't seem to me to imply any such UN charter reference. All you have to do is watch the evening news to watch scores of Islamist screaming death to Israel and wanting the total destruction of Israel. You can watch the documentary "Obsession" and hear them in their own words. So don't try to place a new spin on whats actually happening.

Rex T. say's iy best.
-"Now we have a nutcase in Iran who is telling you exactly what his plans are. He's stalled any legitimate talks, ignored the UN, also, and continues a nuclear program unabated. The faux pas about to be committed will be by those in power when the first underground nuclear test is detected in Iran. Of course, if your head is buried in the sand, you won't hear a thing. P.S. look up faux pas in the dictionary. It still applies even if it is defined incorrectly in this thread."

But the left has a way of seeing things when they want, and totally ignoring individual facts when it suits them.

"God Bless America & Our troops"
Semper Fi!

Hi sweetie!! My name is Amber.. just posting my profile, hope to see you on Gather!!! by Borgie B .

Nov 18, 2006 | comments: 36

Lazaro Valdes Dec 3, 2006, 4:25pm EST

Hi, again Amber
I always like the way you pop around, your bubbly comments.
I can't see why anyone would be upset with you, over silly comments.

Oh and Jan, after you pay Amber the ten dollars for the privilege of posting on her article, if you take any picture to your local Walgreen's, Walmart or any other such type establishment you can have your pictures put on a disk and then upload them. So no more excuses for not having a picture....

"God Bless America & Our Troops"
Semper Fi !

Petition To Gather: Removal of Thomas James, James Thomas, Jim Stewart & All Aliases by Travis B.

Dec 1, 2006 | comments: 208

Lazaro Valdes Dec 2, 2006, 4:37pm EST

I don't think that censorship is the way to go, but I have found it funny how this guy, who is from Canada is constantly posting the same articles about 911. Specially with its link to infomercials that are obviously slanted and mostly a brainwash of the situation. In the video they stretch facts and repeat their erroneous claims inan attemp to convince you. The video has no real evidence or factual information. I wonder what the government of Canada thinks of this guy.
I would like to see him stopped but I really do not want to see cencorship come to Gather.
Plus Gather citizens are inteligent people and should decide for themselves if they wish to read his trash or not...

"God Bless America & Our Troops"
Semper Fi !

he was hit by adele L.

Dec 1, 2006 | comments: 154

Lazaro Valdes Dec 2, 2006, 11:12am EST

May God bless and keep you and your son always safe and in his grace, May he watch over all the others still in harms way.

"God Bless America & Our Troops"
Semper Fi !

Adele's son has been hurt in Iraq by Carol Roach

Dec 2, 2006 | comments: 26

Lazaro Valdes Dec 2, 2006, 11:09am EST

Eternal Father, grant, we pray,
Your love and healing to Adele's son. We ask you Grant all our troops the courage, honor, strength, to endure,
Their land to serve, thy law fulfill;
Be thou the shield forevermore
From every peril.

In Jesus name, Amen

Semper Fi, Brother!