NolaIndian32
02-25 11:06 AM
What Sanju posted is not off the mark. And I agree with Wandmaker. The person who came up with this idea needs to PM or e-mail Pappu or Administrator and get some feedback if IV Core supports this. If you get the yay from Pappu, then form a small core group who will tacke the operational aspect of this idea and keep it moving forward. The "posts" need to be coverted to "actions". I am just speaking from experience having run a successful year long campaign with IV already. Best of Luck!
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abhijitp
11-21 02:59 PM
You can send Pay Pal contributions to any E-mail on earth, including info AT Immigrationvoice.org. It goes to the E-mail id as eCheck.
Only requirement is that the recepient (human) of the E-mail should collect the amount from PayPal. Not sure how this happens, I haven't received any money from PayPal ( or other means for that matter :D)
The E-mail id I gave earlier is IV merchant E-mail id @ PayPal. It would've made the transfer automated.
Since there seems to be some apprehensions about revealing it (isn't it just an E-mail id?!), I have blanked out my old post.
My only point was... there is a reason they encourage $100 minimum for a one time contribution. They could have simply published the email id and opened the doors to $5/ $10 contributors... i.e. the folks who say they would happily contribute this small amount if they had that option.
BTW I think you can send money over paypal only to email ids registered with paypal. info@iv is not, i believe.
Only requirement is that the recepient (human) of the E-mail should collect the amount from PayPal. Not sure how this happens, I haven't received any money from PayPal ( or other means for that matter :D)
The E-mail id I gave earlier is IV merchant E-mail id @ PayPal. It would've made the transfer automated.
Since there seems to be some apprehensions about revealing it (isn't it just an E-mail id?!), I have blanked out my old post.
My only point was... there is a reason they encourage $100 minimum for a one time contribution. They could have simply published the email id and opened the doors to $5/ $10 contributors... i.e. the folks who say they would happily contribute this small amount if they had that option.
BTW I think you can send money over paypal only to email ids registered with paypal. info@iv is not, i believe.
shree19772000
12-19 03:59 PM
Contributed $20......
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sri1309
09-12 08:07 AM
Anybody please comment. I have done some hard work here. Do you like the idea ? should we go for it ?
Hi,
I like your idea of the poster. I sent letters and cards so far, but didnt get this idea that catches quick attention more easily. I support you.
I will be doing some posters myself, one of them will be a scene of not buying a 300K house, just because USCIS is not clearing my case. I am really one of them, and I know there are many many more who pay roughly $1500/month on rents, but are just waiting for this mess to be cleared to be sure, before taking such a step. Show it such that the economy also benefits in our posters. Not just what they can do for us, but also what we can, in case they help us.
Can you please tell how I can create a new thread.
Thanks,
Sri
Hi,
I like your idea of the poster. I sent letters and cards so far, but didnt get this idea that catches quick attention more easily. I support you.
I will be doing some posters myself, one of them will be a scene of not buying a 300K house, just because USCIS is not clearing my case. I am really one of them, and I know there are many many more who pay roughly $1500/month on rents, but are just waiting for this mess to be cleared to be sure, before taking such a step. Show it such that the economy also benefits in our posters. Not just what they can do for us, but also what we can, in case they help us.
Can you please tell how I can create a new thread.
Thanks,
Sri
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godspeed
08-21 06:09 PM
i still think you are lying!
take it easy bro...
why would anyone think about causing so much stress to hundreds of people? what would they get from that.
He has taken time and effort to share this info, atleast lets acknowledge that.
Whether its true or not is a different story.
take it easy bro...
why would anyone think about causing so much stress to hundreds of people? what would they get from that.
He has taken time and effort to share this info, atleast lets acknowledge that.
Whether its true or not is a different story.
desi3933
09-18 11:59 AM
Thanks Bud. Appreciate it. You still are missing the point. Please read all before commenting.
Good Luck to you GCStatus.
What is HFM?
Good Luck to you GCStatus.
What is HFM?
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srkamath
07-11 11:11 AM
paskal,
please close this thread.... it was started with an absurd post anyway....
Most of the discussion here has been depressing ....and purposeless.
please close this thread.... it was started with an absurd post anyway....
Most of the discussion here has been depressing ....and purposeless.
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dwhuser
08-12 02:30 PM
Thus, as curent processing times are at August 23, 2007, dwhuser case file is yet to be opened. Since file is not yet opened, no one yet knows his/her PD (it is nowhere other than on paper files). So the case waits - his/her PD may get current and pass.
Why so? Because USCIS prime systems are not designed for huge volumes, or PD's so much in the waiting.
That's exactly what I thought.....huh.....the wait still goes on.....
Coming to the Infopass....I'll have to drive 5 hrs to go to the nearest office and a loss of pay leave for a couple of days. Not sure if it's worth the hastle :)
Why so? Because USCIS prime systems are not designed for huge volumes, or PD's so much in the waiting.
That's exactly what I thought.....huh.....the wait still goes on.....
Coming to the Infopass....I'll have to drive 5 hrs to go to the nearest office and a loss of pay leave for a couple of days. Not sure if it's worth the hastle :)
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axp817
03-06 05:24 PM
What irritates me the most about the GC backlog is not knowing exactly how many people are in line ahead of me.
We all know how many visas (without spillovers, etc.) are allocated to each country every year, but none of us knows exactly how many GC applications/PDs for each year are pending, which makes it extremely difficult to even semi-accurately predict when a certain PD will become current and stay current.
When I ask myself when I will get my GC, the answer is, "anywhere between the next month to the next 3 years", which is sad to say the least.
That being said, I commend the core team's efforts in pursuing this option.
I was looking at my paypal history and for some reason (problems with downloading history), was only able to see the $50 recurring contributions that I have made (I was on a $20 recurring contribution schedule before I started the $50, and I have made numerous, $50, $100 one time contributions during various funding drives) to IV, and that total was $1000 (20 months), I expect the total from all my contributions to be close to $2000.
It may sound like I am tooting my own horn, but the intention of this disclosure is to motivate other members to start contributing. There used to be a time when I felt that if I contributed, I would be the only one doing so, and things wouldn't go anywhere and I would end up wasting my money. Boy, was I wrong. There are thousands of members who contribute and it is because of the support of these very members that we have achieved what we have.
Hey, atleast this way, when I whine about the situation, no one can tell me that I should do something about it and not whine, because I have done something about it, I have contributed !!
I have had an EAD for the last two years, and it was only because of IV efforts in July 2007that I was able to get one, and ask any of the newer members that haven't filed their 485s yet, they would spend $2000 in a heartbeat if that guaranteed being able to file their 485s.
That being said, I pledge to contribute $50 for the FOIA drive as soon as an option is made available on the IV contributions page.
Best,
We all know how many visas (without spillovers, etc.) are allocated to each country every year, but none of us knows exactly how many GC applications/PDs for each year are pending, which makes it extremely difficult to even semi-accurately predict when a certain PD will become current and stay current.
When I ask myself when I will get my GC, the answer is, "anywhere between the next month to the next 3 years", which is sad to say the least.
That being said, I commend the core team's efforts in pursuing this option.
I was looking at my paypal history and for some reason (problems with downloading history), was only able to see the $50 recurring contributions that I have made (I was on a $20 recurring contribution schedule before I started the $50, and I have made numerous, $50, $100 one time contributions during various funding drives) to IV, and that total was $1000 (20 months), I expect the total from all my contributions to be close to $2000.
It may sound like I am tooting my own horn, but the intention of this disclosure is to motivate other members to start contributing. There used to be a time when I felt that if I contributed, I would be the only one doing so, and things wouldn't go anywhere and I would end up wasting my money. Boy, was I wrong. There are thousands of members who contribute and it is because of the support of these very members that we have achieved what we have.
Hey, atleast this way, when I whine about the situation, no one can tell me that I should do something about it and not whine, because I have done something about it, I have contributed !!
I have had an EAD for the last two years, and it was only because of IV efforts in July 2007that I was able to get one, and ask any of the newer members that haven't filed their 485s yet, they would spend $2000 in a heartbeat if that guaranteed being able to file their 485s.
That being said, I pledge to contribute $50 for the FOIA drive as soon as an option is made available on the IV contributions page.
Best,
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jsb
08-12 08:29 AM
Since processing time for Nebraska is 09/08, don't u think people in august get processed?
If Processing time is shown to be Sept'08, it means filings 'received' in Sept'08 or before have been reviewed. 'Received' date is what shows in your online status as '...you case was received on...", not what is printed on your receipt. If there was no issue, most likely are 'preadjudicated'.
If Processing time is shown to be Sept'08, it means filings 'received' in Sept'08 or before have been reviewed. 'Received' date is what shows in your online status as '...you case was received on...", not what is printed on your receipt. If there was no issue, most likely are 'preadjudicated'.
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sledge_hammer
03-09 07:57 PM
Done...
Subscription Name: Donation to Support Immigration Voice (User: Unregistered)
Subscription Number: S-5G551032T2232245F
Subscription Name: Donation to Support Immigration Voice (User: Unregistered)
Subscription Number: S-5G551032T2232245F
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afialam
10-12 08:18 PM
After getting the form notarized (from a UPS store that has a public notary available), I made a second trip to the consulate and was able to submit the documents! (btw, I was in the queue for 1.5 hours!,,,Those of you going to the NY consulate, make sure u get there when doors open!)
Something new had to pop out.. So, after submission I was told the process could take four weeks because they need some sort of clearance from the consulate that issued the original passport. What sort of clearance.. I have no idea. My passport was issued in Doha. But I have heard from some of my friends who had passports issued in India also facing the same issue.
So those of you planning to travel in the near future and need to go to the consulate for passport reissue, go as early as possible and rid urself of some stress! :rolleyes:
I was recently (Sep 2009) at the Indian Consulate in New York for renewing my Passport.
My complete name <A B> is written in the passport on the surname line. The given name field is blank! So it is in the passport as:
surname: <A B>
given name:
I would like my new passport to have it correctly as
surname <B>
given name <A>
But the consulate has refused to do it without a notarized affidavit.
I did take the affidavit to my bank for notarization, but they were obviously clueless about the affidavit form and refused to notarize it.
Here's the link to the form:
http://indiacgny.org/appl_forms/Form15.pdf
1. Where and How do I get such a form notarized?
2. Does anybody have any experience in filling this form. I'm quite confused as to where do I have to sign on this form?
3. If anybody has done this before in the US and got a form notarized for a name split, can you please share how you got it done. Thanks!
Anyhelp in this regard will be really helpful. Thanks!
Something new had to pop out.. So, after submission I was told the process could take four weeks because they need some sort of clearance from the consulate that issued the original passport. What sort of clearance.. I have no idea. My passport was issued in Doha. But I have heard from some of my friends who had passports issued in India also facing the same issue.
So those of you planning to travel in the near future and need to go to the consulate for passport reissue, go as early as possible and rid urself of some stress! :rolleyes:
I was recently (Sep 2009) at the Indian Consulate in New York for renewing my Passport.
My complete name <A B> is written in the passport on the surname line. The given name field is blank! So it is in the passport as:
surname: <A B>
given name:
I would like my new passport to have it correctly as
surname <B>
given name <A>
But the consulate has refused to do it without a notarized affidavit.
I did take the affidavit to my bank for notarization, but they were obviously clueless about the affidavit form and refused to notarize it.
Here's the link to the form:
http://indiacgny.org/appl_forms/Form15.pdf
1. Where and How do I get such a form notarized?
2. Does anybody have any experience in filling this form. I'm quite confused as to where do I have to sign on this form?
3. If anybody has done this before in the US and got a form notarized for a name split, can you please share how you got it done. Thanks!
Anyhelp in this regard will be really helpful. Thanks!
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reedandbamboo
09-16 11:19 AM
The letter voicing our sense of injustice and urgency is being treated as "comments" .. Only a lawsuit will get these people to treat us seriously!
Here goes:
Subject: RE: your case problem
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:05:28 -0400
From: Cisombudsman@dhs.gov
To:
Thank you for your recent correspondence to the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman). I appreciate your comments regarding unevenness in processing at the Service Centers. We have received several inquiries such as yours and are very concerned. We are currently discussing these issues with USCIS and continuing to review their policies and procedures concerning these petitions.
Under the authority of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the CIS Ombudsman assists individuals and employers who experience specific problems during the USCIS benefits seeking process, largely to identify problems and to formulate recommendations to improve the USCIS service. Please see our website for more information about the CIS Ombudsman (www.dhs.gov/cisombudsman).
Receiving first hand information from individuals like you is the best source for identifying systemic problems in the immigration benefits process. My office will consider the information you provided as we develop recommendations to improve USCIS� practices and procedures.
If you wish us to look into your particular USCIS immigration filing, we kindly request that you complete and submit a Form DHS-7001, CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission to us. A copy of the DHS-7001 can be found at
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/cisomb_dhsform7001.pdf.
At this time, case problems may not be submitted through facsimile or email due to confidentiality and Privacy Act issues, so we request that you please mail the completed and signed form, with relevant supporting documentation, to the following address:
Via Regular Mail:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Department of Homeland Security
Attention: Case Problems
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225
Via Courier Service:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Department of Homeland Security
Attention: Case Problems
245 Murray Lane
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225
Do allow 14 business days for our receipt of your form as our mail goes through a biological agent screening. Once we receive it, we will send you postal mail of receipt confirming same, and we will initiate review of your case problem
I look forward to the day when I can report that the work of this office has been accomplished because our vision of a world-class immigration benefits system has been achieved. Your contribution takes us a step closer to reaching this goal.
Office of the Ombudsman
Here goes:
Subject: RE: your case problem
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:05:28 -0400
From: Cisombudsman@dhs.gov
To:
Thank you for your recent correspondence to the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman). I appreciate your comments regarding unevenness in processing at the Service Centers. We have received several inquiries such as yours and are very concerned. We are currently discussing these issues with USCIS and continuing to review their policies and procedures concerning these petitions.
Under the authority of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the CIS Ombudsman assists individuals and employers who experience specific problems during the USCIS benefits seeking process, largely to identify problems and to formulate recommendations to improve the USCIS service. Please see our website for more information about the CIS Ombudsman (www.dhs.gov/cisombudsman).
Receiving first hand information from individuals like you is the best source for identifying systemic problems in the immigration benefits process. My office will consider the information you provided as we develop recommendations to improve USCIS� practices and procedures.
If you wish us to look into your particular USCIS immigration filing, we kindly request that you complete and submit a Form DHS-7001, CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission to us. A copy of the DHS-7001 can be found at
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/cisomb_dhsform7001.pdf.
At this time, case problems may not be submitted through facsimile or email due to confidentiality and Privacy Act issues, so we request that you please mail the completed and signed form, with relevant supporting documentation, to the following address:
Via Regular Mail:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Department of Homeland Security
Attention: Case Problems
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225
Via Courier Service:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Department of Homeland Security
Attention: Case Problems
245 Murray Lane
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225
Do allow 14 business days for our receipt of your form as our mail goes through a biological agent screening. Once we receive it, we will send you postal mail of receipt confirming same, and we will initiate review of your case problem
I look forward to the day when I can report that the work of this office has been accomplished because our vision of a world-class immigration benefits system has been achieved. Your contribution takes us a step closer to reaching this goal.
Office of the Ombudsman
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justin150377
07-08 06:35 PM
I voted No in this poll but have since changed my mind and sent flowers for delivery on July 10th. I'm not sure how or if you can change your vote in the poll.
Order Number: FNM1321253
Order Date: Sunday 07/08/2007
Delivery On: Tuesday 07/10/2007
Delivery To: Emilio T. Gonzalez
20 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20314-0001
USA
2023071565
You will earn 250 ALASKA AIRLINES Miles
Please allow 6-8 weeks for miles/points to post to your account.
Got some Alaska Miles out of it too! Woo hoo.
Order Number: FNM1321253
Order Date: Sunday 07/08/2007
Delivery On: Tuesday 07/10/2007
Delivery To: Emilio T. Gonzalez
20 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20314-0001
USA
2023071565
You will earn 250 ALASKA AIRLINES Miles
Please allow 6-8 weeks for miles/points to post to your account.
Got some Alaska Miles out of it too! Woo hoo.
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ncrtpMay2004
11-11 01:22 PM
Please find a good day care....for $1400/month($350/week), you should be able to find a good one.
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sheela
08-27 04:27 PM
This interview EXPOSED how un-informed and careless and whimsical are IOs in handling cases. MEMO should have been framed on their desks/mind....we don't have to remind these guys. In one moment they can deny as important a petition as AOS and just in a flash second they can approve it. They won't make any effort to dig out relevant info. It is like fliping a coin...plain luck when it comes to GC.
God BLESS all those current...Amen!!!
Someone gave a RED and left these comments...
"yeah right..and they should come flip pancakes for u...anything else u want them to do inaddition to ur stupid and unreasonable demands?"
Grow up ...and I doubt if you can call yourself 'highly skilled' if you can't reason out. God bless you
God BLESS all those current...Amen!!!
Someone gave a RED and left these comments...
"yeah right..and they should come flip pancakes for u...anything else u want them to do inaddition to ur stupid and unreasonable demands?"
Grow up ...and I doubt if you can call yourself 'highly skilled' if you can't reason out. God bless you
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RandyK
12-04 02:52 PM
I was watching CSPAN last night and both Senate majority leader and minority leader were talking about what they are planning to do in the next few weeks, Minority leader Senator Mitch McConnell talked about the Omnibus Bill and few other appropriation bills and he was hinting that they are planning on getting some of these done before Christmas. According to him, the congress does not have any other choice but to get these passed ASAP. This is the best time to attach and just ride the wave.
If we are to get anything done about our sorry state, this is it.
We need everyone to contribute.
Don�t think that IV will somehow find the money and do this on behalf of the community.
It is not the reality.
We need members to pitch in.
This is too important to ignore, I am sure if we don�t do anything now we will be regretting about the opportunity we had and how we didn�t do anything. We will not see another opportunity for at least an year.
Now click on the Contribute button and do your part..
I will guarantee you one thing; you will feel good that at least you did what you could instead of waiting on the side lines.
If we are to get anything done about our sorry state, this is it.
We need everyone to contribute.
Don�t think that IV will somehow find the money and do this on behalf of the community.
It is not the reality.
We need members to pitch in.
This is too important to ignore, I am sure if we don�t do anything now we will be regretting about the opportunity we had and how we didn�t do anything. We will not see another opportunity for at least an year.
Now click on the Contribute button and do your part..
I will guarantee you one thing; you will feel good that at least you did what you could instead of waiting on the side lines.
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fatjoe
08-22 11:32 PM
Fatjoe,
Thanks for your response. Wow that's quite a grill. How many days of notice did u get prior to the interview? Did you get any RFE previous to this interview.
Did you ask her any questions? Like if the case stands preadjudicated or not or if they will need more info in future?
Going by the questions, it seems she asked all that she can ask for.
Best,
SoP
You're welcome. I came to know from the forums that you would know well in advance (i.e) a month before the interview; I got the interview letter too a month a head. No, I did not get RFE before the interview. The interview was for my spouse, and the DAO said that my spouse might have to go for the second FP, and spouse(alone) did receive the second FP notice a few days after the interview.
Thanks for your response. Wow that's quite a grill. How many days of notice did u get prior to the interview? Did you get any RFE previous to this interview.
Did you ask her any questions? Like if the case stands preadjudicated or not or if they will need more info in future?
Going by the questions, it seems she asked all that she can ask for.
Best,
SoP
You're welcome. I came to know from the forums that you would know well in advance (i.e) a month before the interview; I got the interview letter too a month a head. No, I did not get RFE before the interview. The interview was for my spouse, and the DAO said that my spouse might have to go for the second FP, and spouse(alone) did receive the second FP notice a few days after the interview.
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tdasara
02-04 01:27 PM
Who can sue them? A non-US citizen?
An organization?
A US Citizen can ask for a PIL??
An organization?
A US Citizen can ask for a PIL??
eb3_nepa
04-20 11:48 AM
1) We got a spike in new membership and funds
2) We now have atleast 2 more NATIONAL publications who have taken notice of our activities and are more sympathetic to our causes. They feel we have a compelling story and they are interested in publishing about our plight...
In fact two IV members are being interviewed today by a leading publication.
and the most important
3) We got additional material to provide to senators and their staff...this really helps as we do not have to establish ourselves....our stories along with newspaper articles help make our case much stronger....
When we initially started meeting senators, their staff would ask QGA 'Immigration Voice, who or what is that?'
Lately when we go to meet them, most of the staff have already visited our sites multiple times, know about us because of phone calls and faxes by members and ofcourse the articles that have been published....on top of this when we provide stories of members from their constituency, 50% of our work is already achieved....the liason team and QGA take over from there.
So to answer your question, yes it helped a lot
Thanks Ragz4u. We shud try and publish info like this on the website in an "Recent Updates/Activity" section. That section will give not only what IV is doing currently but also what the impact is. Now i dont know if that will have adverse consequences, but if it wont then we shud publish more such info on the site. This will convince the fence sitters to contribute and participate more actively. We have the forums on the extreme right, above or below that we shud have a "Live/Recent Updates/Activity" or a link updated as frequently as possible. There was a saying that "IV never sleeps". I think it is time that the people visiting IV and it's forums know that and know what all is going on.
Does that sound like a good idea, or is it going to have adverse effects?
2) We now have atleast 2 more NATIONAL publications who have taken notice of our activities and are more sympathetic to our causes. They feel we have a compelling story and they are interested in publishing about our plight...
In fact two IV members are being interviewed today by a leading publication.
and the most important
3) We got additional material to provide to senators and their staff...this really helps as we do not have to establish ourselves....our stories along with newspaper articles help make our case much stronger....
When we initially started meeting senators, their staff would ask QGA 'Immigration Voice, who or what is that?'
Lately when we go to meet them, most of the staff have already visited our sites multiple times, know about us because of phone calls and faxes by members and ofcourse the articles that have been published....on top of this when we provide stories of members from their constituency, 50% of our work is already achieved....the liason team and QGA take over from there.
So to answer your question, yes it helped a lot
Thanks Ragz4u. We shud try and publish info like this on the website in an "Recent Updates/Activity" section. That section will give not only what IV is doing currently but also what the impact is. Now i dont know if that will have adverse consequences, but if it wont then we shud publish more such info on the site. This will convince the fence sitters to contribute and participate more actively. We have the forums on the extreme right, above or below that we shud have a "Live/Recent Updates/Activity" or a link updated as frequently as possible. There was a saying that "IV never sleeps". I think it is time that the people visiting IV and it's forums know that and know what all is going on.
Does that sound like a good idea, or is it going to have adverse effects?
leoindiano
08-22 02:06 PM
I couldnt stop myself from posting...
Republicans, capitolists? may be for their own families and freinds? thats why economy is in dumps? i get it...
God, what did you do to my freinds on IV? Give them GC and heal...
Republicans, capitolists? may be for their own families and freinds? thats why economy is in dumps? i get it...
God, what did you do to my freinds on IV? Give them GC and heal...
