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oldgringo

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Name: Russell

Birthday: October 17

Gender: Male

Status: Divorced

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Religion: Spiritual

Location:
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico
United States

School:
Elementary, High School, College, and Graduate schools

Work:
Yes, I worked. Served a hitch in the US Army

Hometown(s):
Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Montana, Colorado, Florida, West Virginia, and New Mexico

Quote:
Mark Twain: The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.

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Without representation in Congress, just another commodity to be used in the production of prosperity of others

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Surviving is job no. 1. My contempt for humanity prohibits my volunteering

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Las Cruces is not a retirement-friendly town even though it is advertised in national magazines as such. Reality: It is a lawless city....with a City Government that is ran for the benefit of developers... It features a mayor that sees himself as a "monarch" to hold court and usurp US Constitutional guarentees.. a free press is a no-no to him. He is a useless entity as he has no power to do anything except to hog the PA mike at public meetings, which he loves to do.

"Gringos" are second class citiizens here... Hispanics see us as a threat to their way of life... which features unabated noise and reckless endangerment on city streets. DUI's are badges of attainment here.. looked upon like gold stars for perfect attendance. It is common to find a driver causing a fatal accident to be driving under the influence and already has 20 previous DUI's on his record.Uninsured vehicles is a menance too.. teh State ahs no active follow ups when a policy lapses like most states.

The City Manager is a self-absorbed African-American that demonstrates a dislike for whites. Understandable, but not appropriate in his position managing a multi-racial community. He's perfect though.. just ask him. He demonstrates up front in your face he is "one bad dude" not to be argued with and would love to put a cap yo **** for disagreeing with him.. after his perfection rules.

Hispanic police avoid writing tickets and giving blood alcohol tests when an accident occurs. The Police Chief hates "gringos" and thus has difficulty responding to a Gringo's request for law enforcement in neighborhoods.. his attitude is have a nice day someplace else, and don't live in my city.

So if you want to retire to a friontier town.. where you are own your own when it comes to personal safety... willing to lose a lot of sleep with constant noise from subwoofers, Harleys, and barking dogs... come on down, bring your guns and plenty of ammo.. you are own your own.

Added: November 6, 2009
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lovecats says:

Hope you have a nice weekend. Animals are the best friends one can have.

Take care, Emmy

Posted: February 6, 2010 9:25AM EST

GaryBridgewater says:

Gringo What $5000.00 fee are you referring to. There is built into the load a Mortgage Insurance policy to pay off the loan in case of short sale of the property at your death or when you move. This sometimes is erroneously referred to as part of the closing cost. In fact it is money set aside in escrow to insure that the policy is paid for each month. Any unused portion of this figure is returned to you or your estate at the time of pay off of the mortgage. One thing to remember in the cost of the load we disclose ALL costs up fronts. On forward mortgages they may could give you a lower interest rate IF they were not planning to sell your Mortgage. Cost is only relevent in the absence of value!!

Posted: November 25, 2009 3:34PM EST

cbartonphd says:

LOL I just noticed that you graduated from Averett. If it was a university at the time, I can pretty well gauge when (having taught there when it was still a "college"). All that took was a wave of the magic wand, you know . . . welcome to Wrinkly City!

Posted: November 7, 2009 6:35PM EST