Making a statement on your own car? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

diametricalbenz · #1 06-13-2006, 05:05 PM

We went to Temecula this weekend to check out some of the wineries. This car passed by and I had my photographer with me so she got a picture. I wanted to see what you all thought of its commentary on possible current immigration issues.

AustinsCE · #2 06-14-2006, 12:20 AM

On a Honda? No way!

diametricalbenz · #3 06-14-2006, 01:14 AM

I figured it was going to be some very disgruntled guy driving it but it turned out to be some short...presumably Mexican lady who could barely see over the steering wheel.

BENZ-LGB · #4 06-14-2006, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by diametricalbenz

I figured it was going to be some very disgruntled guy driving it but it turned out to be some short...presumably Mexican lady who could barely see over the steering wheel.

And they wonder when most opinion polls say to deport the whole lot of them.

I was born in Cuba, my wife was born in Mexico. We are Americans. Our children are Americans. No one in my family would ever drive a car expressing those sentiments.

Dimwitted, losers like the driver of the Honda (probably an illegal alien w/o a valid driver's license and no car insurance) are the best argument in favor of letting the Minutemen patrol the Mexican border.

SUPPORT THE USA --DEPORT ALL ILLEGAL ALIENS!!!

BTW: Loosely translated the driver of the car is saying: "Up with Mexico -- You *******s (referring to the American people)"

diametricalbenz · #5 06-14-2006, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

And they wonder when most opinion polls say to deport the whole lot of them.

I was born in Cuba, my wife was born in Mexico. We are Americans. Our children are Americans. No one in my family would ever drive a car expressing those sentiments.

Dimwitted, losers like the driver of the Honda (probably an illegal alien w/o a valid driver's license and no car insurance) are the best argument in favor of letting the Minutemen patrol the Mexican border.

SUPPORT THE USA --DEPORT ALL ILLEGAL ALIENS!!!

BTW: Loosely translated the driver of the car is saying: "Up with Mexico -- You *******s (referring to the American people)"

That was our kneejerk reaction to that. We thought for a second that maybe it was some joke about a HS sports team making fun of another team but I did a double take at it. We thought that was highly incendiary. Why in the heck would anyone be so hypocritical and so publicly? It's sad that they can justify themselves in saying FU to the US and still go out a buy a pen to write that on their car and then so smugly drive around and think it will change opinions. It sure didn't change mine.

Just another observation has anyone seen a car fly a foreign and US flag together on their car? I see cars with 2 or even 4 armenian or mexican flags on the windows but i have never ever seen an American flag accompanying it let alone below it.

Veloce300DT · #6 06-14-2006, 04:58 AM

I have an Italian flag on all of my cars, and display no U.S. flag.

America is a great country, BUT we have our problems. ALL countries have their problems. I am a first generation American, and have been living an excellent life as one. But I wouldnt necessarily say I couldnt be living a comparable life elsewhere. With the events that have unfolded in the past 6 years, and even previous to 2000, I have come to my own personal opinion that
this country has taken quite a few steps backwards, and maybe couple of steps forward, maybe. I also have observed that many people I come in contact with that tout the U.S. flag have been rather "big headed" in their opinion that the U.S. is superior to other nations and cultures. NOT ALL, but many. In my eyes there truly is no perfect form of government, no perfect manner of policy, or governmental conduct. There are positive and negative aspects to ALL nations and cultures, and the many forms of government that exist on this planet. The fact that I live here seems justified, esp. because I have dual citizenship. I see no need to fly a U.S. flag. I choose to be here.

I do not display my non U.S. flag as an act or display of my people, government, or cultures superiority to that of the U.S. -I display it as an act of APPRECIATION for my heritage in a country where much of my family still lives, and as a method of showing that I too share a certain heritage with other people of similar nationality lineage.

However, the U.S. HAS been a good place for many people, and certainly for people whom have legally immigrated here. Its a shame that there can be such disrespect shown for a country that has so much to offer. But on the other hand it is a shame that there can be so much disrespect for other nations that are just as important historically, culturally, and politically outside of the U.S.

Its a matter of perspective, the grass is never greener on the other side. Just different.

#7 06-14-2006, 07:29 AM

Mucho's Burritos this peekup stop at all rest areas.

t walgamuth · #8 06-14-2006, 08:04 AM

obviously someone surripticously painted that on the little ladies car....,?

tom w

BENZ-LGB · #9 06-14-2006, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

obviously someone surripticously painted that on the little ladies car....,?

tom w

That's a funny one.

Most of my family lives in Cuba. I love Cuban music, Cuban food and Cuban culture.

But America is my home and Americans are my brothers and sisters.

Yeah, America has its faults and warts, but what country does not?

I would not drive a car with a sign saying UP WITH CUBA (or choice country of origin) -- F**K YOU GRINGOS.

But Hell, that is just me

BENZ-LGB · #10 06-14-2006, 08:33 AM

Why risk so much coming into the US and then once here, disrespect the country you have tried so hard to get into.

See link below:

http://www.kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=5019859

POS · #11 06-14-2006, 08:37 AM

It's America - you can write whatever you want to on the back of your car. Very pointless though, who's mind are you going to change by doing that?

Skippy · #12 06-14-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by diametricalbenz

Just another observation has anyone seen a car fly a foreign and US flag together on their car? I see cars with 2 or even 4 armenian or mexican flags on the windows but i have never ever seen an American flag accompanying it let alone below it.

On a few occasions I have seen cars with a fairly small sticker consisting of an Irish flag crossed with Old Glory. It's not exactly the same, but when I lived in the south, it was fairly common to see U.S. and Confederate flags on the same vehicle.

davestlouis · #13 06-14-2006, 10:52 PM

shoot, if the confederate battle flag isn't a protest against the US, I don't know what is...and let me assure you, in Missouri, you'll see plenty of those on trucks and cars. The War of Northern Aggression isn't over...

aklim · #14 06-15-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Veloce300DT

America is a great country, BUT we have our problems. ALL countries have their problems. I am a first generation American, and have been living an excellent life as one. But I wouldnt necessarily say I couldnt be living a comparable life elsewhere. With the events that have unfolded in the past 6 years, and even previous to 2000, I have come to my own personal opinion that this country has taken quite a few steps backwards, and maybe couple of steps forward, maybe.

Its a matter of perspective, the grass is never greener on the other side. Just different.

All that is true. However, as in your statement I quoted above when you said the grass is different, you must also realize it tastes different. So, with that in mind, I only ask one simple question: "Is this the best tasting grass you can get?". If so, stay here. If not, move to where the grass tastes best to YOU. Also bear in mind that what tastes good to YOU might suck to ME. All that stepping back and forth is really meaningless, IMO. I moved here because I felt it was the best life I could lead. I moved away from where I was born because it sucked for ME. Now, my dad loves that place. It is the best place (best tasting grass) to him. He stayed, I left.

This makes me think of the employee that criticizes the company he works for. To which I have said, "If you are that good, go somewhere else where you think it is better. If you can, more power to you. If not, STFU and be glad you have a job here.". I guess I am not knocking you in particular just curious why people gripe about how much better it is there and still here. If you are that good and can show me that you can take your talents elsewhere and make a roaring success of yourself, I'll personally send you my congrats. My ex gf said she could do better than me. Well, she didn't and ended up the victim of an "accident" because she associated with the wrong people. If that was better for her, I suppose.

I'm a little confused and maybe someone could help me out. If those people think US is full of *******s, why are they even here?

Why would you say there is better tasting grass over there and still be standing here grumbling about the sour grass?

aklim · #15 06-15-2006, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by davestlouis

shoot, if the confederate battle flag isn't a protest against the US, I don't know what is...and let me assure you, in Missouri, you'll see plenty of those on trucks and cars. The War of Northern Aggression isn't over...

I had a confederate flag shirt with an arrow pointing down to well...... saying "The South Shall Rise Again and Again."