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Man on the Street Mood - Cautiously Optimistic

Gypsy Jan - 7-5-2010 at 06:23 PM

We were paying bills in Rosarito today and the locals at the various places we visited seemed to be pleased about the results of the election.

One very nice man. a security guard at CESPT, carries his resume and police "good references" letter around with him, looking for more work. He and his wife moved to Rosarito from Puerto Penasco, with a dream to buy some land and build a house.

"Sinaloa has no work." he said, "Rosarito has more opportunities; the problem is that you have to be careful to avoid the bad people."

Then he said, "Bustamonte can get things done; he will improve the border, and help the people who need jobs."

So, just a little snapshot of the mood around town.

[Edited on 7-6-2010 by Gypsy Jan]

[Edited on 7-6-2010 by Gypsy Jan]

noproblemo2 - 7-5-2010 at 06:47 PM

Sure hope so for his and the many others in the same position, really feel for the good ones like him who just want to support their families..

DENNIS - 7-5-2010 at 06:55 PM

Optomism is all some people have left.

Sad....isn't it. Makes you want to be a Liberal for a while.

Never thought I'd say something like that.

Yeah, He's a Good Guy

Gypsy Jan - 7-5-2010 at 06:58 PM

They have no family here; he sold his Honda two years ago when everything went bad, so he has a driver's license but no car.

He wasn't looking for handouts, just networking. He said, "I can do construction, I can fix cars, I can sell." He is bright and motivated. He has a year contract at CESPT. Mon-Fri, 8-5, Sat 9-1, and then looks for other work on his time off.

rocmoc - 7-6-2010 at 07:44 AM

Not much better here in AZ., work is hard to find. I belong to a AZ off-road web site and it is surprising how many members have gone into the Military because they can't find work. Talked to a Mexican friend in Sonora Mexico this last week and he said there is no word in Sonora either.

rocmoc n AZ/Baja

toneart - 7-6-2010 at 09:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Optomism is all some people have left.

Sad....isn't it. Makes you want to be a Liberal for a while.

Never thought I'd say something like that.



:yes::biggrin::light:

bajalera - 7-6-2010 at 02:47 PM

Way to go, Dennis!

Bajahowodd - 7-6-2010 at 04:07 PM

And, in fact, since Tony is such the stand up guy, you really ought to become a liberal. Whatever that really is.:lol::lol::lol:

tiotomasbcs - 7-6-2010 at 05:27 PM

Dennis, you were in the Marine Corp and worked for Gen Westmoreland!? Da Nang, Ching Lan, My Lee? Oohh Noo! I thot you were a Liberal-- Maybe French Foreign legion? :no::o George W. Bushwaker?! Sharkey's is an Undercover Intel Hangout?? At least liberal/ conservative agree re Americas Safety!! Baja has some deep Hideouts!

DENNIS - 7-6-2010 at 05:47 PM

I'll become a liberal when I don't have anything left for the liberals to give away. :cool:

comitan - 7-6-2010 at 06:18 PM

:o:lol::o