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DENNIS
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Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bigzaggin
reinstatement |
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probably won't be happening any time soon. "Return"...perhaps. "Reinstatement"....never.
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Woooosh
Banned
Posts: 5240
Registered: 1-28-2007
Location: Rosarito Beach
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Mood: Luminescent Waves at Rosarito Beach
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| Quote: | Originally posted by classicbajabronco
Why is there even a Baja News area if baja news is not welcome? I mainly visit this site for the news. Maybe the Baja News area would be better if it
was just a large sand box one could bury their head in.
[Edited on 2-6-2012 by classicbajabronco] |
It needs to be renamed to "BAJA GOOD NEWS ONLY".
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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Woooosh
Banned
Posts: 5240
Registered: 1-28-2007
Location: Rosarito Beach
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Mood: Luminescent Waves at Rosarito Beach
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
Valid point.
Maybe I have been in a firehouse too long and just see some things as being trivial that are not to most normal people.
I guess I was looking at it from an "apply a filter of perspective" viewpoint. |
And maybe I've been too long in Mexico-- a high context culture-- to take things at simple face value.
I would be very surprised if this person was banned because of his anti-Mexico content.
I think he comes here to predate, to feed off vulnerable members of this community for his own self-gratification at others' cost, and I support Doug
for his decision. |
Apparently it depends who you are. He has been nothing but supportive of my efforts to improve Rosarito Beach. If he hates Mexico so much- why
would he help me create a disabled beach access point here? So, I really don't think he hates Mexico, he hates the whitewashing of Mexico by those
with vested and hidden interests. Fortunately his perspective is printed regularly in The San Diego Reader and on his own site. Maggie is still
translating and evaluating the local news as well.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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Skipjack Joe
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Location: Bahia Asuncion
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The man needs some serious counseling.
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24baja
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Posts: 951
Registered: 2-3-2009
Location: Grants Pass Oregon/Bahia de Los Angeles
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Mood: Wishing we were in BOLA
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KUDOS to the person who banned Mengano, I was growing extremely tired of their incessant negative attitude toward Mexico. I get that he/she felt it
their duty to report everything negative, however, I think I am able to make good decisions about whether or not I should travel to Mexico based on my
findings. And if this person feels that it is such a terrible place they should find somewhere else to be happy....if that is possible given their
general attitude displayed on this board.......thanks for letting me voice my opinion.
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wessongroup
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 21152
Registered: 8-9-2009
Location: Mission Viejo
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Mood: Suicide Hot line ... please hold
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As Baja Turns ...  ... its life... enjoy it... I do 
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Woooosh
Banned
Posts: 5240
Registered: 1-28-2007
Location: Rosarito Beach
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Mood: Luminescent Waves at Rosarito Beach
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
As Baja Turns ... ... its life... enjoy it... I do |
Well, I know what you mean- but the last few weeks around here weren't enjoyable for anyone. Assh*oles proved they were assh*les to the next level,
that's all. People had their pasts dug through and posted like it was current and even relevant to what or who they are today. Once people turn their
on-line grudges into lawsuit threats- you gotta wonder what is going on inside their heads/meds. There was no high ground taken by anyone and the
ugly facts revealed about some nomads by Mengano can't be put back in the bottle. Everyone got some mud on them. No winners imho. Mengano got a red
card, but you can be sure the game will continue. Anyone chest-thumping just needs to go back and read what was written about them (and here forever)
and see if it was worth it. Fulano was a CFO of a major corporation, and you don't get there without some serious brain talent. Smart people are
quirky.
The anti-Jew rhetoric that has continued today tells me things won't get better here any time soon. And that's OK for OT- it's just not fun to watch
people self-destruct.
[Edited on 2-6-2012 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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Lee
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Registered: 10-2-2006
Location: High in the Colorado Rockies
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Bad news? Good news? Enjoy.
Negative press for Baja?
Like drivers slowing at the scene of a car accident, these voyeurs need reinforcement that the world is unsafe, and Mexico is especially dangerous.
Like most of the friends I have NOB, they believe most of what they read in print, and see on television.
Don't insult nomad intelligence (is this an oxymarooon?) stating the National Enquirer, or San Diego newspaper, is anything but the same rag wanting
to sell paper.
Everyone here knows bad things happen. On the other hand, garbage in garbage out. Enjoy.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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wessongroup
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Posts: 21152
Registered: 8-9-2009
Location: Mission Viejo
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Mood: Suicide Hot line ... please hold
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Hear ya Woooosh... but, I personally don't use one's past to judge them NOW !!
The past is the past, and nothing can be done to change it... as most of know very well
If some wish's dig up ones PAST error's in judgement ... I toss it all ... think they call it being Christian ... or just being a tolerant and
reasonable human being JMHO
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Cypress
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Registered: 3-12-2006
Location: on the bayou
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Being the bearer of bad news wasn't the reason for Mengano getting booted. His personal attacks on Nomads who had issues with his posts did him in.
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Hear ya Woooosh... but, I personally don't use one's past to judge them NOW !!
The past is the past, and nothing can be done to change it... as most of know very well
If some wish's dig up ones PAST error's in judgement ... I toss it all ... think they call it being Christian ... or just being a tolerant and
reasonable human being JMHO |
I guess that is why we register sex offenders, huh? Personally, I would prefer some of these people stay away from my family.
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wessongroup
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Registered: 8-9-2009
Location: Mission Viejo
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Sorry for not qualifying my statement ... as their are some individuals that may require more attention than others ..
But, still hold that one's past is their past and should be allowed the opportunity to preform within society ... and it should be on a case by case
basis ... not corporal punishment, with heavy, heavy media spin ...
Not condoning nor suporting NAMBA, or anything along those lines.. but, think one should not move quickly from one area of individuals rights without
a very, very careful understanding of what is really going on ... based on careful review of fact's .. and, the placement of liabilty on the
Physicans treating and/or releasing the individual back into the "population".. when allowed either by time served and clinical observation ... not
putting the liablity on society and the police
Maybe we could go back to branding.. SX= sex offender, Rp=Rapeist, K= Killer you get the idea ... as what happens to individuals in this country after
being convicted of a felony is basicly the end of ones life as you know it...
Men are especially at a disadvantage ... as no women would marry a man to support THEM !! or maybe I'm missing something .... can hear the line now..
well, what do you do .. for a living ... Burp !!
By the way, what percentage of convicted felons are sex offender's ... can't find a true number, as sex crimes are categories the same as "murder".
Perhaps the stat's which are being presented may be a bit off ... just saying
As for keeping them away from my family .. we did and still do ... as far as I know..
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=misundersto...
[Edited on 2-6-2012 by wessongroup]
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Terry28
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Posts: 825
Registered: 8-25-2007
Location: S.Calif mtns.
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Wiley, Are you freaking kidding me?? That's why we have background checks, credit checks, employment histories,references etc. What you have said
and done in the past reflects a ton on what you say and are today..It is important to know all you can about people and issues of trust.....if only to
be disappointed in your fellow man.......
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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BajaNomad
Super Administrator
Posts: 4999
Registered: 8-1-2002
Location: San Diego, CA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Being the bearer of bad news wasn't the reason for Mengano getting booted. His personal attacks on Nomads who had issues with his posts did him in.
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Remember that while many in this thread are speculating about what they find or see on the board right now... usually what has caused such an action
is no longer visible.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
| Quote: | Originally posted by classicbajabronco
Why is there even a Baja News area if baja news is not welcome? ... |
It needs to be renamed to "BAJA GOOD NEWS ONLY". |
This would be an inaccurate assumption and poor suggestion IMHO. Topics that are unwelcome - or have very little Baja-relevance - are always moved or
removed.
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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Affordable Domain Name Registration/Management & cPanel Web Hosting - since 1999 |
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wessongroup
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Posts: 21152
Registered: 8-9-2009
Location: Mission Viejo
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"What you have said and done in the past reflects a ton on what you say and are today"
Perhaps... but, if one wishes to change... HOW ??
Have hired folks on a hand shake .... No back ground check... do the work, and ya get the pay... bad apples... sure .. but, would rather work the
other way.. Assume they are ok and give ANYONE a chance... everyone needs another chance .. IMHO
Everyone can run their own business their own way... it is America .. if ya want to look at your employee's in this fashion ... it's your right... as
is mine to NOT run a back ground check ... if it is not required by a supplier, part of a contract (which I would not enter into) ... etc...
There are a lot of folks out there in a corner which they can almost never get out of ... much like a ghetto
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Woooosh
Banned
Posts: 5240
Registered: 1-28-2007
Location: Rosarito Beach
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNomad
| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Being the bearer of bad news wasn't the reason for Mengano getting booted. His personal attacks on Nomads who had issues with his posts did him in.
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Remember that while many in this thread are speculating about what they find or see on the board right now... usually what has caused such an action
is no longer visible.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
| Quote: | Originally posted by classicbajabronco
Why is there even a Baja News area if baja news is not welcome? ... |
It needs to be renamed to "BAJA GOOD NEWS ONLY". |
This would be an inaccurate assumption and poor suggestion IMHO. Topics that are unwelcome - or have very little Baja-relevance - are always moved or
removed.
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removing and editing posts is a full-time, thankless job that pays nearly nada- just ask the moderator. Perhaps the board and the moderator benefit
from a little infighting and internal housecleaning from time to time. It does seem to be cyclical. I have never figured this stuff out. Wiley and I
like to stay oblivious to the obvious.
[Edited on 2-6-2012 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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Bajahowodd
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Why does just about everyone think that Mengano was a "he"?
IMHO, given the specific personal attacks/ references scattered throughout Mengano's posts, I have felt all along that Mengano was really everyone's
"friend" and former Gringo Gazette editor Nancy.
That's my two cents,
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greengoes
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Registered: 6-27-2011
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
IMHO, given the specific personal attacks/ references scattered throughout Mengano's posts, I have felt all along that Mengano was really everyone's
"friend" and former Gringo Gazette editor Nancy.
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Mengano was Nancy Conroy???......one other person once said the same thing. Good Ol' Maggie.
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DENNIS
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Jeeeezo....if anyone out there is in need of attention, just get yourself banned. You'll be smothered in the stuff.
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vgabndo
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Location: Mt. Shasta, CA
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Mood: Checking-off my bucket list.
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Well that person was a whale of a researcher. Perhaps their profession gave them access to those pay for info sites that let him REJUDGE folks.
From the Fulano files, I get the impression that their real contact with reality ends with a belief in talking snakes, so research ability
notwithstanding, their opinion is invalid to me.
The only reason I'll miss them is that they so screwed up the grading curve that without them some of my comments might rise much higher on the
questionability guage!
It is nice having a lightning rod around!
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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