MSNBC + POTUS = Ignorant

[August]

Originally Posted by Aramike

Oh man, I missed this, but this brings up a good point.

"Illegal" does not mean "criminal". For instance, if one were to be guilty of jaywalking, they would have done something illegal. However, they would not have committed a crime.

"Illegal" simply means something contrary to the law. "Criminal" pertains specifically to that which is an offense against a criminal code, or criminal law.

Again, this is why I support Arizona's law. I believe that being an illegal immigrant should be criminal.

Sounds like splitting hairs but i'm all for cracking down on the problem.

[Aramike]

Originally Posted by August

Sounds like splitting hairs but i'm all for cracking down on the problem.

It is, but it makes sense.

A great practical example is on a job application when it asks if one has even been convicted of a crime. Employers probably care about, say, theft, but not about going 45 in a 30.

[GoldenRivet]

Originally Posted by Aramike

It is, but it makes sense.

A great practical example is on a job application when it asks if one has even been convicted of a crime. Employers probably care about, say, theft, but not about going 45 in a 30.

perhaps.

but the last three job applications i have filled out in the previous 6 years have all specifically said

"Please INCLUDE any and all traffic violations, vehicular accidents, OR any motor vehicle infractions of any type which resulted in a conviction."

other requested disclosures were the typical felonies AND misdemeanor offenses.

[August]

Originally Posted by Aramike

It is, but it makes sense.

A great practical example is on a job application when it asks if one has even been convicted of a crime. Employers probably care about, say, theft, but not about going 45 in a 30.

I get your point but that's a bad example because many employers in my field will not hire people with speeding tickets on their record, not if they're going to be driving company vehicles...

[Platapus]

Good to know that no one here has ever misspoke when giving a speech or briefing.

[GoldenRivet]

Originally Posted by Platapus

Good to know that no one here has ever misspoke when giving a speech or briefing.

mess up the speech by misspeaking?

yes

Mess up the speech by getting our facts COMPLETELY BASS ACKWARDS WRONG on subject matter we should be completely familiar with or at least thoroughly briefed on?

ummm.... no






EDIT:

to Obama's credit... he didnt mess up his "facts" because they are facts he is making up.

the man flat out LIED to race bait our nation into further division. Its THE ONLY THING HE IS GOOD AT

[Aramike]

Originally Posted by August

I get your point but that's a bad example because many employers in my field will not hire people with speeding tickets on their record, not if they're going to be driving company vehicles...

Right, but usually there's a seperate section for driving history if its a job related thing.