Half-Jewish?

I am not anti-semitic, I am anti-bullshitic!

Something has been hitting me in the head from time to time. It's never usually enough to warrant a blog but the buildup over the years brings me to mention and remind people of something.

JUDAISM IS NOT A RACE. IT'S A RELIGION.

Why do I feel the need to mention the obvious? Simple! How many times have we heard the FALSE term - half-jewish? Honestly, I am sick and tired of hearing that shit as if you can be half of a religion. People don't walk around saying they are half-Muslim and half-Buddhist! It would be the dumbest damn thing anyone would have ever said. So, how in the hell do Jewish and even non-Jewish people get away with claiming they're, or there is, something as silly as being half-Jewish? It's simple SAT question when you think about (see below):

Instructions: Choose the answer that fucking fits best!

Blue is to color as Jew is to

• a) race
• b) religion
• c) gender
• d) sexual preference
• e) fake ass Reggae artist

If a Jewish person donated sperm, would that child then be half-Jewish as if they were half-Black? No! That child wouldn't know a damn thing about Judaism. But, you sure as hell would know that the child was half-Black!

You'll know more so if the NYPD shoots 'em in the back for no reason (read: being Black)!

If they did DNA tests, would some "Jew" gene pop out with a propensity for craving money, having a big nose, and wearing a furry ass top hat during certain ceremonies? NO!

Anyway, lets quit this crap. People like Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet are NOT half-Jewish. They are half-White. Are they really Jewish in faith and practice Judaism? Who the hell knows? Who the hell cares? The point is that there is no such thing as half-Jewish. You're either a Jew or you're not!

Now, anyone can claim their own bullshit theories, thoughts and ideas about this issue. But as I've said before, I am anti-bullshitic. So, I won't be paying any attention to the bullshit as I have a bias against those who practice the religion of Bullshitism!

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U.S. Immigration THrough Investment

U.S. Immigration THrough Investment
by: Maury D. Beaulier

Approximately 10,000 immigrant visas per year are available to qualified individuals seeking permanent resident status on the basis of their engagement in a new commercial enterprise. Statistics on the EB-5 program show, however, that actual usage of this preference category has never come near the annual allotment of 10,000 visas for the program.

Eligibility Requirements

Foreign investors seeking permanent residence in the United States fall under the EB-5 immigrant visa category. Generally, investors must demonstrate that a "qualified investment" is being made in a new commercial enterprise. They must also show that 10 or more jobs are actually created either directly or indirectly by the new commercial enterprise.

In general, eligible individuals include those:

Who establish a new commercial enterprise by:

· creating an original business;

· purchasing an existing business and simultaneously or subsequently restructuring or reorganizing the business such that a new commercial enterprise results; or

· expanding an existing business by 140 percent of the pre-investment number of jobs or net worth, or retaining all existing jobs in a troubled business that has lost 20 percent of its net worth over the past 12 to 24 months; and

Who have invested -- or who are actively in the process of investing -- in a new commercial enterprise:

· at least $1,000,000 (or more in high employment areas), or

· at least $500,000 where the investment is being made in a "targeted employment area," which is an area that has experienced unemployment of at least 150 per cent of the national average rate or a rural area as designated by OMB; and

Whose engagement in a new commercial enterprise will benefit theUnited States economy and:

· create full-time employment for not fewer than 10qualified individuals; or

· maintain the number of existing employees at no less than the pre-investment level for a period of at least two years, where the capital investment is being made in a "troubled business," which is a business that has been in existence for at least two years and that has lost 20 percent of its net worth over the past 12 to 24 months.

* Keep in mind that the investor must also establish that the required amount of capital has been placed at risk for the purpose of generating a return on that capital. A mere intent to invest, or prospective investment arrangements entailing no present commitment will not suffice to establish that the petitioner is actively in the process of investing.

Procedure

INS Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, is the form used to apply for investment-based immigrant status. The Form I-526 must be filed with supporting documentation which clearly demonstrates that the individual’s investment meets all requirements, such as:

· establishing a new commercial enterprise,

· investing the requisite capital amount,

· proving the investment comes from a lawful source of funds,

· creating the requisite number of jobs,

· demonstrating that the investor is actively participating in the business; and, where applicable,

· creating employment within a targeted employment area.

*Labor Certification by the Department of Labor is not required.

You can find the Form I-526 on our web site at by clicking on the Immigration Forms link.

Conditional Permanent Residence

Once the Form I-526 is approved, immigrant investors may obtain status as a conditional resident by:

· Filing INS Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, if residing within the United States; or,

· Applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad, if residing outside the United States.

Removing Conditions on Residence

90 days before the second anniversary of your admission to the United States as a conditional resident, you must file INS Form I-829,Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions.

Keep in mind that U.S. immigration laws are based on federal statutes; therefore, we can assist you with your immigration needs no matter where you are located.

Our lawyers have assisted many entrepreneurs in purchasing businesses and investing in U.S. Business operations to qualify for an EB visa.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON U.S. IMMIGRATION OR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR IMMIGRATION NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT: 952.746.2153 or visit Work Visa Lawyers.

About The Author

Maury D. Beaulier is part of a 29 attorney immigration law firm handling cases for clients across the United States and abroad. The firm and its members are recognized leaders in the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization process including asylum cases, work visas, investor visas and family based immigration. You may reach Mr. Beaulier at (952) 746-2153 or thorugh his immigration website located at Work Visa Lawyers.

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Please learn english!

This whole issue of folks coming to the US and not learning a lick of English is getting out of hand.

So check this out. I am hungry as hell. It's late. But, I am hungry. Also, I need money. I hate not having shit in my pocket. I had some dollars hanging around somewhere but I didn't feel like looking.

I decide to drive to the bank. As I come out of the bank, this taxi cab pulls up next to me. The driver, a Dominican fellow, needs some directions. I mute the radio to try to hear him clearly. I still can not understand a word he is saying. Ok, I understood the word "abbanoo" which is "spanglish" for avenue. But, I couldn't understand what avenue he wanted. It sounded like 18th avenue in the Bronx. There's no 18th avenue in the Bronx, at least none that I know and definitely not in the vicinity.

So, I look at the passenger. I figure he or she could tell me. This dude opens the window and it's a Mexican guy. Would you believe his English was WORSE than the cab driver's. If I didn't understand they were looking for an avenue in the first place, I would have been completely lost from what this guy is saying. So I tell them, "I don't understand you!" They drive off!

On my hunt for food I stop by the Arab bodega around corner from my home. It's late so they got the little window open with the KFC turning thing. Alex comes to the window to call the previous customer over to let him know his stuff is ready. The customer asks the clerk for something in some of the worse spanglish I had ever heard in my life. So the clerk speaks to him in Spanish but not any sentences, just the spanish words he's picked up over the years. So, he gets the items and change. The dude requests one more item. He doesn't know the word for it in English so he tells him in Spanish. Clerk doesn't understand him because he doesn't speak spanish. He just knows a few words. So the dude looks at me as if I was going to be able to help him.

"No hablo espanol!" My accent is so tight when I say that too! By the way, that means, "I don't speak Spanish." And yes, it's in Spanish.

Dude pops out a cell phone to make a call. Obviously, he's calling to find out the word for what he wants in English. I make my order while he's on the phone. I stand back. Clerk's bringing me my order. The dude is still on the phone. Finally, he blurts out the english word for the item he needed. No, I won't tell you yet. But, I knew it was going to cause trouble so I quickly jumped ahead and added a few more items so I could be done and not have to wait for upcoming conversation of frustration. I got my stuff and just watched as I walked away.

COOKIE! This is what he wanted. He wanted some damn cookies. The clerk asks him what kind of cookies? And, there goes the further frustration I anticipated! I walked back to my car, got in and drove away.

And, "resident Americans", before you decide to use this as fodder for your own anti-immigrant stupidity, explain yourselves: Anti-Immigration Protester Needs A Spell-Check. At least immigrants have a reason. Exactly, what is yours?

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Case Dismissed

First of all, let me begin with the court date I never mentioned. After the call about the ACD as described in the other post - My Case: Part Three: The ACD, I had to appear in court again. This was basically the point where my lawyer would fight for a complete dismissal since they offered the ACD. But, one thing we all must remember is that if it isn't on paper, it does NOT exist. Let's repeat that... IF IT IS NOT ON PAPER, IT DOES NOT EXIST. So, when we got into the court room, the individual handling my case didn't even show the fuck up. Supposedly, she was out sick or whatever and there were some other DAs there who said they didn't know anything about an ACD. I love this system. Doesn't phase me the least bit. I know these guys are about games and I love to play games anyway. Next court date is set for August 25th in the main courthouse - the big building with the statues out front!

So, today June 26th @ 12:13pm, my lawyer calls to tell me that he had a meeting with the big boys at the Bronx District Attorney's office. He tells me he had to play hardball with them a little bit. He told them that if they want the officer to perjure himself in court, that's fine. I wish I was there to hear that comment. He says that his client (that's me yo, that's me lol) means business. Anyway....

CASE DISMISSED

P.S. I love being an intelligent black man! Unfortunately, people constantly dismiss me because I am black. Fortunately, people consistently dismiss me for the same reason. It's all like a chess game. You underestimate your opponent and you lose. At the end of the day, I'll stay a winner! It'll take a lot more than some dumb ass white cops to get me. Next time, try a little harder children!

Update: I was never able to find Clinton. He knew of me and he knew I was a witness. If anything he could have gotten his lawyer to me.

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My Case: Part Three: The ACD

Yesterday, May 25th, 2006, my lawyer gives me a call to let me know that the DA has offered a deal called an ACD. ACD stands for "adjournment contemplating dismissal". Basically, this means that if I don't get arrested for 6 months, they would dismiss the case. My lawyer describes it as "if you were never arrested." Most people would take such a deal. It expunges all records and you can act as if nothing ever happened. However, I am not most people and I did refused the offer.

The problem with an ACD is that it treats me as if I did something wrong and they are trying to give me a way out or some sort of leniency. Well, I didn't do anything wrong. I didn't tell the cops to stop abusing a young man for no reason. They were brutalizing a young man - reason enough!

So my lawyer is basically telling me about the ACD and it's merits. He's not really trying to persuade me or sell me on the ACD. He just knows that my family and I want this to be over and done with. So, he's trying to sugarcoat it for me - make it easier to swallow. But, at the same time, I am no idiot. I know there's a lot more behind the ACD than what I am being told.

Besides the fact that an ACD is almost like a guilty plea, it also acts like a probation period. If I were to get arrested in that 6-month time period, they would be free to bring the case back up. With the stigma of accepting an ACD, I am almost guaranteed to be found guilty on all charges. I can see the judge asking me, "If you did nothing wrong, then why did you accept an ACD?" I won't be able to give a "good enough" answer to that question. Maybe I am a bit paranoid. But, this is still America and a man with my complexion doesn't get the luxury of being believed especially over white officers.

So, NO! I won't be accepting anything less than a complete dismissal.

But, there is even more behind the ACD. If I take this deal, I get to act as if nothing happened. I get to go back to the way things were. But, a lot happened. I had 24 hours of my life taken away. Those officers DID abuse that guy. They knocked three teeth out of his mouth, swelled up his eye, and that's just what's visible. So, how can I act as if nothing happened? How can I act as if things are back to the way they were? If I took the ACD, will that boy's teeth suddenly come back? Will the mace suddenly go back into the officers can? Will I get my 24 hours back? Will I get the money I spent on the lawyer back? Nope!

So, I got to thinking. The DA did get a chance to speak with this officer finally. The way these people made me out to look in their police report, the best they can come up with is an ACD!?! Shit! Allegedly, I was HANGING out of my window, I started a frigging riot, and I assaulted an officer of the law. They offer me an ACD? Yeah.. fuckin.. right! It sounds more like they are interested in sweeping me under the rug so no one could ever hear about what really happened that day. It's not like I need a whole lot of proof in the matter - just ask the guy they beat up to smile.

ACD is the perfect "get rid of a nigger" ticket they can use. My lawyer even told me they don't give ACD's out that often. If they got you, THEY GOT YOU! They aren't making deals. If they don't, they don't. They let it go! But, in cases like this where it can be far reaching, they make these kinds of offers. They know I am no dummy and they know the shit they said won't stand up against me. This is like chess to me right now! Their offense is too weak and their defense has too many holes. But, I never strike until I see a strategy form. Right now, I put them in a funny position. They can either tip the king - offer the dismissal. Or, they can try to move elsewhere - take it to trial and hope for the best.

We'll see!

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Update on my case. Part 2

Oh well. The so-called officer did NOT show up to the court room. The assistant district attorney has been trying to at least investigate the case which is a good thing but this officer is obviously NOT cooperating. Since it's not some big trial, they had an adjournment until next week on the 31st. At least my lawyer won't be charging me for the next appearance. LOL. So that's what happened.

Here are some more interesting parts. My lawyer spoke with the ADA and she seems to want to move to dismiss the case and call it a day. Honestly, in my opnion this is their best choice in the matter as if they tried to prosecute me, it would involve a lot more trouble for everyone in the matter. Also, I think the officer senses this and doesn't want to bother showing up. Or, maybe, as my lawyer mentioned, he's scared of coming in and having to go up against me. That one made me laugh. With the audacity and luxury of protection NYPD officers enjoy, why would he be afraid of me? I smell PUSSY!

On a side note: The ADA is fuckin cute! LOL. Hey, I am a man; let's leave it at that. She's got this serious face and she's so hardcore about her job. I hate that I have to go up against such a pretty woman. But, I do consider her an enemy of sorts. But, she's still cute. I even smiled at her when I saw her and I was trying to put on my game face. I know when I get my chance to talk and tell what happened, I'll be on point. But, as far as she's concerned.. let me keep it quiet.

Lastly, after everything is said and done, I am going to find that kid, Clinton, and try to get in contact with his lawyer. At least it would make things a bit easier on him if I could come in and be a witness for him. It's his case that's really important. It ain't about me at all. My case is small and most likely going to turn into a fine at it's worse. They are already talking dismissal so I think I have a little leeway to relax for now. His case is where the magic is going to happen. Dude may not be my friend or family but I ain't gon let him down! He might be a dumb ass and a criminal but everyone's got a story and he don't deserve to be railroaded like that.

I found this quote online and I thought it perfectly fit. Excuse me for trying to play a "leader"...

The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination from ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference, and undernourishment. - Robert M. Hutchins

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Update on my case!

The case is tomorrow. In case you have no idea what I am talking about... What you in here for? I am very anxious about it! But, let me fill you in on something that happened about two weeks ago. On Wednesday, May 10th, my lawyer got me a meeting with the assistant district attorney who was assigned to my case. Supposedly, this is a big issue because normally you don't get a chance to speak with the ADA. Obviously, all she has to go on is the police report which is just rife with lies and impossibilities.

Anyway, I told my story. The ADA then tried to question me. She asked..
Did you see anyone else there?
I didn't see anyone because of the way I was positioned at the window. However, I did hear some screaming and what not to my left!
What were they screaming?
I couldn't hear exactly what it was but it was in reaction to the police beating up on the boy.
Did the police have a problem getting out of the area?
No. They pulled out with no problem when they were behind my building. And, they pulled out with no problem when they were in front of my building.
Where was I at the time of the other person's arrest? I
was watching the entire thing from my bedroom window on the second floor!

It's obvious at this point she's looking to support their allegation of inciting a riot. But, I don't plan on being that easy. I had to make sure she understood the timeline of events because I can tell if, or when, we get into court, she would try to make it seem like I caused those people to act up! And, according to the police report, I was hollering and screaming out the window when they pulled up.

So, my lawyer wants to concentrate on another issue of the report which just knocks me down! The officer claims that I "dropped" something on him. No one knows what this object was but it was the size of a "baseball". However, there's no charge for assault or attempted assault nor was there any evidence collected. I can see the ADA foaming at the mouth on this one. The pictures show that it would be impossible for me to "drop" anything as there's a 13 foot fenced-in yard under my window. She's all of a sudden changing the word "drop" to "throw" and "toss". All I can do is sort of smile and laugh at the whole issue while thinking, "This bitch is dirtier than the damn cop! She's trying so hard to get something! She's literally changing the FALSE facts of the case to suit her needs."

Anyway, we're done with the Q&A session. She decides to go to her supervisor and talk about it. She comes back 5 minutes later saying they will consider it and get back to us before the case. I should have just stayed home if that was going to be the case.

Well, tomorrow is my case and she hasn't gotten back to my lawyer as yet! I just spoke to my lawyer and he says that he would call her and try to find out what's going on.

I am just really anxious to hear what the judge will do or say when everything is finally presented and in the open. I wonder if the police involved will even have the courage to show up.

I will keep you guys posted!

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