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22. I worked at a place once
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 03:03 PM
Apr 2025

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 2025 OP
Just the "New republican America". republianmushroom Apr 2025 #1
Maybe just hiding. usonian Apr 2025 #2
We've been invaded through our Eastern borders rickyhall Apr 2025 #3
They may not have been disappeared, but may be afraid to show up for work. woodsprite Apr 2025 #4
Silly woman! A woman couldn't possibly compare sales figures & predict a downturn. CrispyQ Apr 2025 #6
It's preserving white anglo male government control GoreWon2000 Apr 2025 #26
Insane.? No. Acknowledging reality is an indicator of sanity. Ping Tung Apr 2025 #5
Hopefully you haven't paid upfront. Emile Apr 2025 #7
We've worked with this contractor Mossfern Apr 2025 #19
Never ever pay in advance Jersey Devil Apr 2025 #8
I've been dealing with the same small contractor for a long time, basically remodeled my whole house over the OverBurn Apr 2025 #21
Local companies should have a line of credit with suppliers Jersey Devil Apr 2025 #24
That is a ridiculous statement. I'm done arguing with you. OverBurn Apr 2025 #25
They could have been pulled to work another job. Mosby Apr 2025 #9
Probably Mossfern Apr 2025 #20
Event Venue Shut Down NowISeetheLight Apr 2025 #10
I was at the doctor yesterday for a routine visit. yardwork Apr 2025 #11
It's gonna get worse. Where I live almost all the construction is being done with Hispanics. ashredux Apr 2025 #12
That is happening here Cirsium Apr 2025 #13
Sounds normal... having been involved in numerous home projects involving contractors. WarGamer Apr 2025 #14
Unbelievable Cirsium Apr 2025 #15
It doesn't appear to be the case around here. Littlered Apr 2025 #17
Why would you not reach out to get the work done? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2025 #16
I agree. Silver Gaia Apr 2025 #23
Welcome to trump's America. calimary Apr 2025 #18
I worked at a place once ReRe Apr 2025 #22
They showed up this morning. Mossfern Apr 2025 #27
I'm in Hunterdon County NJ JustAnotherGen Apr 2025 #28
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