Posted on Jun 10, 2015
Are you a foreign-born citizen, if so, in what country were you born? Have you been naturalized yet, or are you still awaiting processing?
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I was born in Puerto Rico, don't have a green card, I'm illegal here so someone call immigration and have me deported lol, I need a vacation.
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Born and raised in El Salvador, Became US Citizen in early 90s. Proudly serving in the US Army for over 21 years
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Born and raised in the good 'ol USA but my Dad's grandparents came across the northern border from Canada, having moved there from France (Great Grandfather) and Ireland (Great Grandmother). I BELIEVE I could gain dual Canadian/US citizenship based on this, but I could be wrong.
Honestly, and no disrespect is intended, intentional or unintentional, I have no desire for Canadian citizenship. While I am proud of my heritage, I also have no ties to Canada as all my relatives moved to Michigan so I have no Canadian relatives that I'm aware of.
With that said, Canada is the country I admire most after the USA. Especially since I grew up in Michigan.
Honestly, and no disrespect is intended, intentional or unintentional, I have no desire for Canadian citizenship. While I am proud of my heritage, I also have no ties to Canada as all my relatives moved to Michigan so I have no Canadian relatives that I'm aware of.
With that said, Canada is the country I admire most after the USA. Especially since I grew up in Michigan.
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Thank you, John, no offense taken. As to the dual citizenship, the answer is no, you couldn't. Immigration and naturalization laws have changed dramatically since I immigrated, and became a citizen in 1959. Today's immigrant must renounce his/her former citizenship to become an American. The ability to maintain dual citizenship today is a very tightly controlled process, and is becoming more rare by the day.
As for me returning to Canada someday, that's more bluster than reality. My wife has no desire to live any further from the grandchildren than she does now...125 miles!!! But we both get a little serious about the subject when we think of a certain woman being elected president. The issue of distance to the grandkids suddenly becomes a non-issue!!! ROFL!!!
As for me returning to Canada someday, that's more bluster than reality. My wife has no desire to live any further from the grandchildren than she does now...125 miles!!! But we both get a little serious about the subject when we think of a certain woman being elected president. The issue of distance to the grandkids suddenly becomes a non-issue!!! ROFL!!!
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What is so disrespectful about Senior Chief Bowermans reply?
He is stating facts.
He is stating facts.
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SA Harold Hansmann
Sorry, I don't see it. I do see a man who is proud of his country of birth and proud o the fact that he can return if he so chooses.
I would be proud of that also.
This is a man who came to this country and served as an enlisted personnel and rose to the ranks of a non com. There is honor in that as much as there is honor in his own country willing to accept him back as a wayward son who has been gone for so many years.
Personally I do t see anything to promote a thumbs down.
I would be proud of that also.
This is a man who came to this country and served as an enlisted personnel and rose to the ranks of a non com. There is honor in that as much as there is honor in his own country willing to accept him back as a wayward son who has been gone for so many years.
Personally I do t see anything to promote a thumbs down.
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SA Harold Hansmann
Senior Chief, correct me if I am wrong, but the 8 gold bars on you sleeve are for exempilary service for how ever many years of service. Not everyone gets that gold.
I don't remember how many years each one stands for. It's been a few years since I had to know.
I don't remember how many years each one stands for. It's been a few years since I had to know.
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Four years for each. Gold rating badge and crow and gold chevrons (versus red) indicate service over 12 years in the USCG and a 4.0 record. The Navy and Corps have similar requirements. And thanks for your words of defense. No telling what has Whatshername all riled up.
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I was born at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio Tx.
Does that count as Texas was at one time it's own country?
Does that count as Texas was at one time it's own country?
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Good one, Harold. When I was transferred there by the DEA, I honestly felt as if I'd landed on another planet. After nearly six years, I was really getting into the whole Texas thing, but then I retired from the military and my civilian career, and moved back across the Mason-Dixon Line!!!
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Born in Puerto Rico.
All of my Grandparents were dual citizens of Spain first and later in 1917 of the US. When I came to the US as a Draftee, some people in Ft Benning and in the State of Georgia, didn't know we PR's were Born US Citizens. So a few guys asked how come we got Drafted.
Same happened with the racial issue.
I know I'm white Hispanic, and blacks and I'm sure almost all whites saw me as such. But some lady of the Red Cross at Benning Hospital, checked me as "black", maybe with the intention to offend. I was not offended at all 'cause I had many black friends in PR AND made some more in the US. Furthermore, had a black girlfriend once.
All of my Grandparents were dual citizens of Spain first and later in 1917 of the US. When I came to the US as a Draftee, some people in Ft Benning and in the State of Georgia, didn't know we PR's were Born US Citizens. So a few guys asked how come we got Drafted.
Same happened with the racial issue.
I know I'm white Hispanic, and blacks and I'm sure almost all whites saw me as such. But some lady of the Red Cross at Benning Hospital, checked me as "black", maybe with the intention to offend. I was not offended at all 'cause I had many black friends in PR AND made some more in the US. Furthermore, had a black girlfriend once.
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BTW, I proudly hail from Canada where the vast majority of my relatives still reside. I am a fully naturalized American citizen (who became one the old-fashioned way - I stood in line for six years), but I do retain the right to reclaim my Canadian citizenship in full, if and/or when I desire to return.
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OBVIOUSLY, you are NOT aware of a question I recently posted that generated tons of responses regarding the RP point system and the posting of off-the-wall and irrelevant questions by people, apparently just to pad points. I was very serious about that question, and just as serious about this one. The sarcasm I interjected in my response to my own question was relative to many of the comments I received on the other posting, and it appears to have sailed right over your tiny head!!!
I am a VERY proud Canadian American. I go back to my homeland every year to get my heart started. I asked this question because I am VERY interested in seeing what type of responses it would generate, what countries other members of the military immigrated from to get here. Your third paragraph in your reply is exactly what I felt when I wrote it and my interest in doing so.
1. You need to take an entire bottle of Chill Pills.
2. You owe me a serious apology for your slanderous accusations, but I won't hold my breath.
However, since I know there are more people out there like you WHO DON'T READ EVERYTHING and CANNOT COMPREHEND THE FULL CONTEXT OF A STATEMENT LIKE MINE, I will edit my response to keep you from going apoplectic again anytime soon.
But, remember this one very salient point: I AM AN IMMIGRANT. You're not. You say you lived in Canada for four years, surrounded by Canadians. Sure glad you weren't surrounded by Iranians!!! I lived in Texas for six years, and I'll be damned if I wasn't surrounded by Texicans!!! Funny how that works. You did imply one thing that is true: Canadians are wonderful people, some of the best in the world.
I am a VERY proud Canadian American. I go back to my homeland every year to get my heart started. I asked this question because I am VERY interested in seeing what type of responses it would generate, what countries other members of the military immigrated from to get here. Your third paragraph in your reply is exactly what I felt when I wrote it and my interest in doing so.
1. You need to take an entire bottle of Chill Pills.
2. You owe me a serious apology for your slanderous accusations, but I won't hold my breath.
However, since I know there are more people out there like you WHO DON'T READ EVERYTHING and CANNOT COMPREHEND THE FULL CONTEXT OF A STATEMENT LIKE MINE, I will edit my response to keep you from going apoplectic again anytime soon.
But, remember this one very salient point: I AM AN IMMIGRANT. You're not. You say you lived in Canada for four years, surrounded by Canadians. Sure glad you weren't surrounded by Iranians!!! I lived in Texas for six years, and I'll be damned if I wasn't surrounded by Texicans!!! Funny how that works. You did imply one thing that is true: Canadians are wonderful people, some of the best in the world.
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I must be in my right mind. You down-voted me, as well, or are you just a vindictive person? Little girl, I've forgotten more about people like you than you'll ever know. I'm certain to have at least thirty good years on you. In the old days, we'd say you haven't shaved yet. That still fits with you. John Wayne said: Life is hard. It's even harder when you're stupid. If the Foo Shits, wear it!!!
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