We have been invaded and here is the proof!

I see your edit to the post.

When I attended the naturalization ceremony in KC in 2011, - 80% of the room were folks of the age about ready to draw SSI.

This was because of family based sponsored immigration - these were relatives of immigrants that were not going to actively contribute to the economy. Just rely on it’s social services, and support from their families.

Gretchen had to sign up for financial responsibility for me as part of the process after we married. Kinda funny, because I paid for her CDL training and divorce proceedings, and brought $160k to the US after selling my house in NZ.

My intention was not to move my family here, it was my choice to make the best of the opportunity.

Probably sounding like an a - hole now.

 

Again, I implore you to look into the rules other countries have when it comes to immigration or even visas to live there. And again I will ask you why is it so bad that we try to have rules here? Rules that, even if they were enforced, are nowhere near as restrictive as other countries.

 

The fatigue is real

 

We have multiple problems, and it all needs fixed…!

 

I don't want to, nor am I going to look into other countries rules, because I don't care. We are not talking about other countries, just this one. Even if I was an obedient little rascal and did so, it's not going to change my opinion, so I don't know why you keep suggesting that.

 

A-hole? Nah, we are just talking. I mean...social services aren't bad. I have no problem with them at all. At least tax dollars used for social services would help people. If they're old enough to collect SSI, then they'd probably move in with the family to be looked after I'd assume. I can't imagine there isn't any context to that. If able bodied and healthy, I'm sure all of those elderly people would be out here working.

 

Better get some sleep then, driver.

 

@bryan21384 mentioned that getting a cdl was to easy and I agree with him. On top of that we have a problem with new drivers getting minimal experience in overall driving conditions. Owner of a Towing company east of Charleston told me he makes good $$ from companies whose drivers get scared crossing the turnpike here in WV, so scared they park the truck and report the truck has issues and they cannot drive it any further.

Owner told me his mechanic has found no problems with the truck, and ended up driving the truck as far as into Kentucky to get the truck and driver out of the hilly section of the state.

Newest truck I’ve ever driven pulling a load was a 2011 Freightliner rental to pull our lowboy from WV to mobile, Alabama and back, after starting out in a 1973 Cabover Kenworth I was surprised at how far they have came with trucks, especially how it rode and handled out on the highway. More like driving a pickup than a semi, no wonder these newer drivers get so comfortable and relaxed and most likely forget what they are driving….