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22. I worked at a place once

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 03:03 PM

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who employed a large group of undocumented Mexicans. OK, it was a large Hotel restaurant in a big city in Texas. Absolutely wonderful people. Worked hard. Bilingual, as we all were, as they taught us Mexican and we taught them English. BUT, when ICE showed up in the neighborhood of the Hotel, they would all disappear into thin air. I always assumed that the hotel had a place for them all to disappear to, because as soon as the ICE people got through looking around and left, they would silently show back up and resume what they were doing before they left. Maybe that's what happened to those workers? They got wind that ICE was in the neighborhood? They're either hiding for a while to evade ICE or Ice picked them up. Now then, don't you think if ICE had been in town, the whole town or region would know of their presence? If you haven't heard of ICE being in your area, IMHO I'd lay odds that they are laying low and will be back.

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Am I being paranoid? [View all] Mossfern Apr 1 OP

Just the "New republican America". republianmushroom Apr 1 #1

Maybe just hiding. usonian Apr 1 #2

We've been invaded through our Eastern borders rickyhall Apr 1 #3

They may not have been disappeared, but may be afraid to show up for work. woodsprite Apr 1 #4

Silly woman! A woman couldn't possibly compare sales figures & predict a downturn. CrispyQ Apr 1 #6

It's preserving white anglo male government control GoreWon2000 Apr 2 #26

Insane.? No. Acknowledging reality is an indicator of sanity. Ping Tung Apr 1 #5

Hopefully you haven't paid upfront. Emile Apr 1 #7

We've worked with this contractor Mossfern Apr 1 #19

Never ever pay in advance Jersey Devil Apr 1 #8

I've been dealing with the same small contractor for a long time, basically remodeled my whole house over the OverBurn Apr 1 #21

Local companies should have a line of credit with suppliers Jersey Devil Apr 1 #24

That is a ridiculous statement. I'm done arguing with you. OverBurn Apr 2 #25

They could have been pulled to work another job. Mosby Apr 1 #9

Probably Mossfern Apr 1 #20

Event Venue Shut Down NowISeetheLight Apr 1 #10

I was at the doctor yesterday for a routine visit. yardwork Apr 1 #11

It's gonna get worse. Where I live almost all the construction is being done with Hispanics. ashredux Apr 1 #12

That is happening here Cirsium Apr 1 #13

Sounds normal... having been involved in numerous home projects involving contractors. WarGamer Apr 1 #14

Unbelievable Cirsium Apr 1 #15

It doesn't appear to be the case around here. Littlered Apr 1 #17

Why would you not reach out to get the work done? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 1 #16

I agree. Silver Gaia Apr 1 #23

Welcome to trump's America. calimary Apr 1 #18

I worked at a place once ReRe Apr 1 #22

They showed up this morning. Mossfern Apr 2 #27

I'm in Hunterdon County NJ JustAnotherGen Apr 2 #28