Inside the Ohio Town Invaded by "Cat-Eating" Haitians

Tyler Oliveira
10 Sept 202426:04

Summary

TLDRThe video transcript explores the experiences of residents in Springfield, Ohio, amidst an influx of Haitian immigrants. Concerns are raised over cultural clashes, alleged pet consumption, driving safety issues, and the impact on local resources and housing. Community members express frustration with perceived preferential treatment of immigrants, leading to increased rent, taxes, and a sense of being overwhelmed by the changes in their town.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜“ There are allegations of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio causing disruptions, including eating pets and poor driving.
  • ๐Ÿฑ Rumors circulate about Haitians capturing and consuming neighborhood cats and local geese.
  • ๐Ÿš— Concerns are expressed over the driving skills of Haitian immigrants, with reports of frequent accidents and traffic violations.
  • ๐Ÿ  Locals feel displaced as Haitian immigrants are said to be driving up rent prices, making housing less affordable for longtime residents.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ There are claims that Haitian immigrants receive substantial government assistance, leading to resentment among some community members.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ A perception exists that the Haitian community is not integrating well, with complaints about language barriers and cultural differences.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ There are accusations that law enforcement is not effectively addressing property crimes committed by Haitian immigrants.
  • ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ The video script includes a town hall speech that went viral, where community members express their frustrations and concerns.
  • ๐Ÿค Calls for unity and better community relations are made, with some expressing hope for improved understanding and cooperation between different groups.
  • ๐Ÿข The welfare center is mentioned as a point of tension, with long lines and delays attributed to the influx of Haitian immigrants seeking services.

Q & A

  • What is the main concern of the residents of Springfield, Ohio, as mentioned in the transcript?

    -The main concern of the residents is the influx of Haitian immigrants, which has led to an increase in rent and taxes, and cultural differences that are causing a divide in the community.

  • Are there any allegations of Haitian immigrants eating pets in the community?

    -Yes, there are allegations of Haitian immigrants eating cats and other pets, with some residents claiming to have witnessed or heard of such incidents.

  • What is the term used by the community to refer to the assistance cards given to Haitian immigrants?

    -The assistance cards are referred to as 'magic money cards' by some community members, implying that the funds on these cards never seem to run out.

  • How do some residents feel about the impact of Haitian immigrants on housing in Springfield?

    -Some residents feel that the presence of Haitian immigrants is driving up housing costs and making it difficult for locals to find affordable housing.

  • What is the general sentiment towards Haitian immigrants' driving abilities as portrayed in the transcript?

    -The general sentiment portrayed is that Haitian immigrants are poor drivers, causing accidents and posing a threat to public safety.

  • Are there any claims about Haitian immigrants receiving substantial financial assistance from the government?

    -Yes, there are claims that Haitian immigrants receive significant financial assistance from the government, which some residents believe is excessive compared to the support available to local citizens.

  • What is the reported attitude of some Haitian immigrants towards assimilating into the local culture?

    -Some residents report that Haitian immigrants are not making efforts to assimilate into the local culture, with concerns about language barriers and cultural differences.

  • What is the reported impact of the Haitian community on local businesses in Springfield?

    -The Haitian community is reported to have a significant impact on local businesses, with some businesses now primarily serving Haitian customers.

  • Are there any reports of crime or property damage attributed to the Haitian immigrants in the transcript?

    -Yes, there are reports of property damage and disrespect towards local residents, including instances of trash being thrown in yards and mattresses being abandoned.

  • What is the general view of the local government's handling of the situation as expressed by the residents?

    -The general view is that the local government is not effectively managing the situation, with some residents feeling neglected and struggling to access services due to the influx of immigrants.

  • What solutions are residents seeking to address the issues caused by the influx of Haitian immigrants?

    -Residents are seeking solutions such as better assimilation efforts from the immigrants, more efficient use of government resources, and a reduction in cultural and social divides within the community.

Outlines

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๐Ÿ˜ฑ Concerns Over Haitian Immigrants in Springfield

The paragraph discusses the influx of Haitian immigrants into Springfield, Ohio, and the subsequent social and economic impacts on the community. Residents express concerns about cultural differences, allegations of pet consumption, and the perceived strain on local resources such as housing and welfare. There is a mention of rumors that Haitians are receiving substantial government assistance, which is causing resentment among some locals. Additionally, there are complaints about driving habits and accidents involving Haitian drivers, as well as the challenge of integrating into the community and learning English.

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๐Ÿค” Mixed Reactions to Haitian Community Growth

This paragraph captures a range of reactions from Springfield residents regarding the growing Haitian community. While some express strong negative sentiments and frustration over perceived preferential treatment and cultural clashes, others show a more neutral or even welcoming attitude. The discussion touches on the challenges faced by both the established community and the newcomers, including housing affordability, cultural integration, and the navigation of social services. There is also a mention of the impact on local schools and the sense of community erosion felt by some long-time residents.

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๐Ÿš— Issues with Driving and Public Safety

The focus of this paragraph is on the concerns related to driving skills of Haitian immigrants and their impact on public safety. Locals report a high number of car accidents involving Haitian drivers, which they attribute to poor driving skills and a lack of understanding of traffic rules. There are also allegations of driving against traffic and other dangerous behaviors. The conversation suggests a general feeling of being overlooked by authorities and a lack of effective integration measures for the new community members.

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๐Ÿ  Housing Tensions and Community Dynamics

This paragraph delves into the housing market tensions arising from the influx of Haitian immigrants. There are claims of landlords displacing long-time tenants to rent to Haitians at higher prices, leading to increased rent and a sense of displacement among the original community. The narrative also includes attempts to understand the newcomers' experiences and the challenges they face in accessing services and being perceived as a burden on local resources. The paragraph highlights the complex interplay between economic factors, cultural differences, and community relations.

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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Public Services and Cultural Assimilation

The paragraph discusses the strain on public services due to the arrival of Haitian immigrants and the perceived lack of cultural assimilation. There are complaints about long wait times at welfare centers, the need for interpreters, and the feeling that local resources are being overwhelmed. The conversation also touches on the expectation for newcomers to learn English and the frustration with the perceived lack of effort in this regard. There is a call for better communication and understanding between the different community groups to foster a more harmonious coexistence.

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๐Ÿ˜ก Direct Accounts of Community Conflicts

This paragraph presents direct accounts of conflicts between long-time residents and Haitian immigrants. It includes personal stories of property damage, disrespect, and a lack of cultural integration. The narrative is charged with strong emotions, reflecting a deep sense of frustration and a desire for change. There is a call for leadership and action to address the issues and a longing for the restoration of a sense of community and respect among all residents.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กHaitians

The term 'Haitians' refers to people from Haiti, a Caribbean country. In the video script, Haitians are discussed as a significant demographic that has recently moved to Springfield, Ohio, leading to various social and economic tensions. The script mentions their alleged activities, such as eating cats and driving in a manner that raises public safety concerns, as well as their impact on the local community, including housing and resource allocation.

๐Ÿ’กCultural Accountability

Cultural accountability refers to the responsibility individuals or groups have to understand and respect the cultural norms and values of the society they are part of or interact with. The script touches on this concept as locals express concerns about the Haitian community's integration into their town, suggesting a perceived lack of cultural accountability and respect for established norms.

๐Ÿ’กGovernment Assistance

Government assistance programs are public welfare initiatives designed to support individuals or families in need. In the script, there is mention of Haitians receiving 'thousands of dollars in government assistance,' which is a point of contention among some locals who feel that these programs are being exploited or are unfairly distributed.

๐Ÿ’กWelfare Subsidies

Welfare subsidies are financial aids provided by the government to support low-income individuals or families. The script discusses how Haitian immigrants are allegedly using these subsidies to pay above-market rental prices, which is said to be driving up the cost of living for local residents.

๐Ÿ’กDriving Safety

Driving safety encompasses the measures taken to prevent accidents and ensure that vehicles are operated responsibly. The script raises concerns about the driving skills of Haitian immigrants, suggesting that they pose a risk to public safety due to poor driving practices and a high number of accidents.

๐Ÿ’กRacial Tensions

Racial tensions refer to the strained relations and conflicts that can arise between different racial or ethnic groups. The script implies that while some try to frame the issues with the Haitian community as racial, others argue it's more about cultural differences and accountability.

๐Ÿ’กDisability and Veterans

The script includes a veteran who has been taken off disability benefits and is struggling to compete with new immigrants for resources. This highlights broader societal issues regarding support for veterans and those with disabilities within a community experiencing demographic shifts.

๐Ÿ’กResource Allocation

Resource allocation is the process of distributing materials, services, or funding among different parties or needs. The video script suggests that the influx of Haitian immigrants has strained local resources, such as housing and welfare services, leading to longer wait times and reduced availability for longtime residents.

๐Ÿ’กPublic Opinion

Public opinion reflects the collective views of individuals within a community or society. The script presents a variety of public opinions on the Haitian community's impact on Springfield, ranging from concerns about cultural differences and resource strain to denial of the alleged issues.

๐Ÿ’กCommunity Integration

Community integration refers to the process by which different cultural or ethnic groups blend into and participate in the social, economic, and cultural activities of a community. The script raises questions about whether the Haitian community is integrating into the existing culture of Springfield, or if they are maintaining a separate and distinct community.

Highlights

Concerns about Haitian immigrants allegedly collecting and eating cats in Springfield, Ohio.

Perception that Haitian immigrants receive substantial government assistance, dubbed 'magic money cards'.

Allegations of increased rent and taxes due to the presence of Haitian immigrants.

Reports of cultural clashes and a lack of accountability and respect from the Haitian community.

A veteran's struggle with disability benefits and the impact of resource competition with new immigrants.

Claims of Haitian immigrants driving recklessly and causing car accidents.

Locals' experiences with Haitian neighbors and the challenges of cultural integration.

Reports of Haitian immigrants receiving substantial financial assistance from the government.

Concerns about the impact of Haitian immigrants on the local housing market and affordability.

Anecdotes of Haitian immigrants' driving abilities and the process of obtaining driver's licenses.

Discussions about the strain on local welfare services due to the influx of Haitian immigrants.

A local's plea for help in addressing the challenges faced by the community due to cultural and demographic changes.

Accounts of property crimes and disrespect towards long-time residents by new Haitian immigrants.

A call for cultural assimilation and respect for the rights and values of the established community.

A local's frustration with the lack of action from authorities in addressing community concerns.

Transcripts

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don't wait at me you sorry s

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there was Haitians in a white van

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driving around the neighborhoods

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collecting cats getting them and eating

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them in my opinion they're worthless

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much of worthless say they're getting

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thousands of dollars in government

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assistance even the cash assistance

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cards they're calling them the magic

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money cards because they never run out

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uh man are nothing but a headache all

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they're doing is raising our rent and

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our taxes and and Wrecking Vehicles

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everybody wants to make this into a race

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issue it's not a race issue it's culture

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it's accountability and it's respect

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since June they took me off I'm a vet

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they took me off of the disability

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you're a veteran and you're competing

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with some of the resources they're

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getting who just came in here yeah I

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need some solutions I'm losing my mind

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this is Springfield Ohio what was once a

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small town in Ohio home to roughly

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60,000 workingclass Americans until

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20,000 plus Haitian immigrants flooded

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into town with rumors of them eating the

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neighbors cats and local geese what did

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you do why' you kill the cat did you eat

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that cat

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you eat

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it now why you pill

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it they're eating the dogs the people

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that came in they're eating the cats

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they're eating they're eating the pets

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anding car accidents left and right and

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driving locals out of their homes by

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paying above Market rental prices with

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welfare subsidized by the American

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taxpayer are these Haitians eating cats

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how did they travel 2,000 plus miles

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from Haiti all the way to Ohio and do

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the local and their new Haitian

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neighbors get along I pulled up to

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Springfield myself to see if this was

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real or overblown fake news a lot of

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this is alleged because I truly don't

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know what's going on and neither does

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Twitter Twitter is relying off of a few

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images and a few Reddit threads and

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there are rumors that Haitians are

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taking neighbors cats and eating them um

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are you from Haiti by chance does

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everyone get along here in Springfield

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yes good good are

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worthless much you worthless s when did

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the Haitian Neighbors come and move I'm

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going to say probably 5 months ago okay

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I spoke to a few of them in French

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they're everywhere they're up there

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don't wait with me you sorry say I tell

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him like it is man I don't like

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them I don't like him and I I want I

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want him to know I don't like pack up

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and move back Tov where the you're from

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why did you come here to

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Springfield okay um do you plan on

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living here for much longer

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yeah yeah I heard there were rumors of

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Haitians eating the neighbors's cats and

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a Canadian goose is that true or

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completely

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false

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okay okay we've lost a whole bunch of

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cats uh there was a van load of A van

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pulled over that had over 100 cats in it

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with the Haans they said they was eating

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them actually yeah not fake news not

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fake news so a van was collecting cats

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and eating them I watched it happen yeah

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watched them get pulled over with the

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cats and admit to the police that they

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was eating them you're not joshing with

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me no I'm almost 50 years old buddy I

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don't no you don't mess around no

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Twitter is saying the Haitians are

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eating cats and can't drive is that

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true true or no no no okay I believe it

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like I've heard rumors about them taking

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the geese and killing them and eating

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them so I try to stay clear away cuz

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they I've even heard about them eating

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the eggs of over there so I'm like okay

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that's kind of disturbing not there he

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is this is your guy right here uh yes so

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far so good I haven't had no issues but

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they kind of knows and are they chill

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they're right I guess I don't pay no

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mind to them you know and they're every

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they take our Apartments

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the landlords make the people move out

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so they can rent to the Haitians to get

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more money you know it's you

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know you go to the grocery store there's

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no grocery cuz you know they

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give him $3,000 a fcking month plus food

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stamps I'm an American just like you and

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these come from henville

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wherever the they're from and they get

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everything they get their they get

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medical care paid and everything you

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know it's it's bull where they get the

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money the government they said it's a

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uh program for them to uh for

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like migrants like Asylum Seekers yeah

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okay I mean they're like roaches man

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yeah I get along with them as long as

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they don't go pulling their crazy

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machetes when they're out mowing their

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grass with it have they brought out ma

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machetes oh yeah they that's how they

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trim their yard they actually yeah it

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surprising me they let them all in but I

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think that if they're going to come in

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they should be legal and not illegal and

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I don't see why they're giving them all

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this money and everything like that when

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our people are the ones suffering for

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all this for them coming in I'm getting

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ready to be homeless they're getting

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ready to sell my house because of the

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haian do you think a haian will move in

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yeah they're coming Wednesday to look at

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it actually yeah and when they buy this

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house we'll both be out here on the

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streets we ain't got nowhere to go we

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want fixed income are Haitians paying

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rent are they paying their bills are

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they being paid to live here they're

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being paid to live here I don't see why

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they'd have to pay rent if they're being

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paid to be be here who's paying them the

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government and that's that's our biggest

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issue too is they're taking our schools

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over and they're running the Americans

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out of our own countries it feels like

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this this country has gone to Hell 12

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mother live there and there's another

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seven or eight Liv right here in this

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corner house that and four of them just

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moved in here they ain't in there you'll

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sell the house to a Haitian family one

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day hell no I wouldn't give them mother

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to sweat off my balls if he's dying of

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thirst I'm I'm for real man I I aming

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sick of you know I don't give a if

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they put a Haan in everying house I'll

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be the only white person here uh Twitter

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is saying that Haitians are kidnapping

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the neighbors cats and eating

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them is that true or false I I got to

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ask the hard questions here

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[Music]

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[Laughter]

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no no no no why is everyone coming here

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okay why did you leave

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Haiti barbecue Civil War

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[Music]

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okay okay so just family and friends

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told him to come here to Springfield

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could you ask him that yeah he's friend

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I see okay

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mer I don't eat cat okay she clarified I

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don't eat cat see how that trash scan is

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right there right there yep okay every

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haen house you go around it's honestly

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filled to the brim there's trash that

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leaks out onto the corner everywhere but

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we're expected to live clean environment

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and then on top of that with the rise of

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immigrants and they get Assisted Living

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freely it makes it harder for people

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like me or somebody else who doesn't get

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Assisted Living to find affordable

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housing are they driving the housing

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costs up around here yeah like nobody

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yeah like what are we talking okay um

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honestly in my opinion it'll be a

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surprise if I don't get kicked out so

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they can boost up the rate on this place

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they'll probably fix it I see get it

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where it's looking better and boosts the

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rate up on it they pay 1,200 a month how

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much money does the government give you

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per

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month

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[Music]

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okay did anyone tell you to come here to

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Springfield Ohio see did a friend tell

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you to come move here for a job how did

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you learn about

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Springfield okay how much is it to rent

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an apartment here in Springfield how

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much do you pay for

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rent is anyone eating cats out here no

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okay f f in okay do you know many other

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Haitians here yes yeah yeah a big

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Community yes yes okay and why are so

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many Haitians coming here to Springfield

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in

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particular okay um thank you also if you

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five bucks a month how long have you

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lived here thisel how much money does

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the government give you per month

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no ah is it true that the Haitians are

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eating the neighbor

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cats oh

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no okay uh do they not collect the trash

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to okay why did you leave Haiti

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no okay all right byebye we got a cat

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right there unaffected he's chilling not

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eating it's ridiculous they can't even

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take care of the American citizens

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before they're bringing in w AV and

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waves of immigrants and then look at it

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there's so many people veterans um

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mostly white people that are homeless

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living on the streets has nothing to eat

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but these people have brand new houses

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brand new cars I'm having a hell of a

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time finding a job because they want the

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Haitian they're getting thousands of

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dollars in government assistance I

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worked retail before I lost my job back

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in April when I do transactions I can

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see what comes across on certain cards

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I'm not trying to be nosy I don't want

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to know what you get but when a Haitian

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comes through and spends $500 in food

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stamps and still has five grand on their

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food assistance card five grand by Grand

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would you like to know what the Haitians

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are calling the food assistance cards or

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even the cash assistance cards they're

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calling them the magic money cards

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because they never run out I'm homeless

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I'm jobless I'm sleeping on Friends

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couches because I can't get government

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assistance because I come from the wrong

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country apparently you all get along out

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here or what we don't socialize with

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them that much I mean they walk up and

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down the street they do their Oneal

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thing that's it you know we how long you

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live lived out here in Springfield oh

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I've lived in Springfield all my life

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I'll be 60 in 2 weeks when did all the

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Haitians come in about 5 years ago maybe

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and when they packed they hit this

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neighborhood hard why outrageous R they

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went through they painted them cleaned

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them up a little bit rent them to them

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and they pay the rent I heard on Twitter

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that cats are getting kidnapped is that

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that's true yes my mom actually my mom

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actually seen a post on Facebook there

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was Haitians in a white van driving

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around the neighborhoods collecting cat

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for what skinning them and eating them

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Snider Park our actual Park if a Haitian

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is caught walking the grounds down there

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they can get arrested because they're

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going down there and they're killing the

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Canadian geese so they can take them

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home and eat them I wouldn't be

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surprised because we used to have a lot

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of cats around here and especially down

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here at the end of the street that lady

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had probably 50 of now she's lucky to

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have five and uh the geese down at the

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park they're declining it's I don't know

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if they're eating them too I guess

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supposed to be their natural habitat or

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something or whatever do you think this

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could come to another American town near

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you this come everywhere man yeah it's

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the future of America I hate to say it

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but probably so the Mexicans take it up

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for the blacks and the blacks taking up

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for the Mexicans is I interesting and my

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country is going down and I can't wait

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till Trump gets back in there 90% of the

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auto accidents are Haitian involved okay

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and I've almost gotten hit by several of

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them walking cuz I walk a lot and

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they're going the wrong way down one way

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streets like and they think they own the

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streets and when they got chased out he

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hit the curb when they got chased out

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she heard one of them say it and it was

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actually in English look at them it's

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blasted off what the fu theyve they've

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knocked down my my grandmother's fence

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yeah that brick wall back here they've

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drove into it they' hit cars around here

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I mean they cannot drive whoever's

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giving them driver's license I have

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theirs taken on but look every time some

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a country moves into another country

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talk about we're taking taking over that

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leads the ward 100% like when you have

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the old black dudes siding with the old

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white redneck and they're talking about

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joining teams that's when you know

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everything is going to go downhill and

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it's going to go downhill quick real we

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all know about about the uh about the

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neoo just a couple weeks ago being down

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down and I ain't saying it's right and I

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ain't saying it's wrong but look let's

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think about it I'm 36 years old and in

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36 years that's the first time I've ever

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seen the neo-nazis rally in our in our

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city mom was telling me was coming home

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the other night and seeing a c of clan

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members clan members there's full on war

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going down right now that's what it's

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coming to and it's all going to be

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against the same

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people Springfield

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no re

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I'm trying to interview locals out here

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and hear their thoughts about the

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Haitians that have moved in yeah no I

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don't I don't know I might I I lived

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here for 24 years I lived in La for 38

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years got it um it is causing probably

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some problems uh I personally noticed it

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because it took me months on end to find

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an apartment to live in sure with the

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available housing supplies gone down and

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the prices have gone up or what uh I'm

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not 100% sure about the prices going up

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I mean I hear rumors that there's

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landlords ripping off some of the

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Haitian people you know like trying to

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put multiple families in a house and

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charging them too much money I don't

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know if that's true it's just stuff I've

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heard but yeah it has affected the the

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market because you know like I said I

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couldn't even get anybody to call me

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back for months couldn't tell you I

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haven't any problems with anybody I can

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tell you that again no cat eating how

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you doing sir what's your name pon pon

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oh you own this yeah you'd be a great

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person to talk to though yeah for sure

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we've heard a lot of of the Haitians

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that have moved here recently come here

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often what's going on here in

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Springfield uh they're just like an

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influx of the population in the Haitian

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Community I mean they protected status

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here so they're just like I mean

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obviously I've filled up the town with

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it and yeah that's where we're at right

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now pretty much so you own this

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laundromat yeah so my dad owns this

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laundromat I own the sneaker swore next

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to it so I run both things right now so

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yeah are your customers primarily

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Haitian what's the split uh before I

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would say last like 2 3 years I mean

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primarily whoever was in town but yeah

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there's a huge influx in yeah the

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Haitian Community that's like primarily

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our like customers like nowadays so yeah

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I will say there's 100% a divide in our

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town thing is like I just hope that

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whatever you guys do cover something

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good comes out of it right like in the

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next five to six years hopefully there's

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some sort of unity between everybody

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hopefully there's some sort of change

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that's the biggest thing like I feel

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like you should cover just some sort of

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like way to bring people together this

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is the guy you want to talk how you

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doing man we're filming a YouTube video

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we're trying to see what's going on here

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this a guy you running for May oh yeah I

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try to find you I know I know who you

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are so out of pure luck I met up with

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Anthony Harris the guy who went viral

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for giving this speech at Springfield's

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Town Hall these Haitians are running

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into trash cans they're running into

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buildings they flipping cars in the

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middle of the street they're in the park

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grabbing up Ducks by their neck and

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their head off and walking off with them

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and and eating them like and who's been

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going live on Facebook documenting the

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constant car crashes from the new

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Haitian drivers we headed to the BMV to

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see how the Haitians are getting

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driver's licenses in cars so quickly

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after moving here despite speaking zero

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English question for y'all what are your

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thoughts on the

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Haitians can't drive they can't drive

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this guy right here by a Haitian dude yo

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yo bonjo you got a cat right beside you

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yeah stop

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stop bro stop do you said that not

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me you take that back I didn't do sh I

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tell you that bro come Ono like we're

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like we be playing bro there's nothing

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wrong with some jokes let's go see

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what's up how y'all doing question for

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you do you know how the Haitians are

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getting driver's license can they

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transfer their license from Haiti or no

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they can not do they have to undergo the

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same

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test um I'm not allowed to questions

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outside of theice well okay you know

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what they have to do I do not I really

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don't know I know but I know they

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getting them quick they're getting them

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quick right all right we can ask what

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she you are not allowed to take pictures

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in here sir sir in the uh oh go outside

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sorry are they able to transfer their

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licenses from Haiti to here no not

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without taking a test but as the only

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question I can answer I can't answer

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anything El do you know how the Haitians

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are getting their driver's license so

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fast uh I do

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okay all right that's all I got for you

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I wish I do are they driving pretty good

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out here or what no no how they flip

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their car why is that do you think you

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just don't know how to drive in general

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like they're like I see them driving

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over there like TR like trying to learn

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how to drive but I don't know think they

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have to drive at all okay I don't think

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they should have license no lights when

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they be driving around and nothing do

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you think it poses a threat to Public

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Safety yeah it does yeah uh uh man it's

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there nothing but a headache all they're

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doing is raising our rent and our taxes

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and and breaking vehicles and there just

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been nothing but a hassle since they've

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been here it's been horrible how would

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you rank their driving from 1 1 to 10 uh

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a negative 10 they're horrible do you

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have to take a driving test here we

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okay okay all right gra so with more

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confusion gained than answers explaining

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how these Haitians are passing their

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driver's tests I headed down to the

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Springfield welfare center where

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Haitians are apparently clogging the

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lines for locals exhausting the town's

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resources and overwhelming the employees

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question where you is

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from 80 80 80 okay uh how many Haitians

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do you think will come out here in line

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today that's what we're trying to I'll

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say 80% of the people that come out here

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will be Haan okay how long you been here

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in Springfield I've been here for 7

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years now what takes so long yeah is cuz

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they've got only two lines that they

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serve people in in there sometimes three

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and on all three of those they got

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interpreters for each one right when

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it'll go a lot faster if you had one

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line for for people that like couldn't

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you know speak English that way well and

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then have another line for people that

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can go through the line faster cuz a lot

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of times they have paperwork with them

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and stuff they won't have it in order we

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tried the uh split line for a while um

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it ended up being less efficient for

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everybody um is this about as long as it

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gets these days uh this is a normal

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Monday we've had worse but

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fris

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English no standing in line 30 minutes

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they might only been four or five people

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got it how many people you think will

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come here this Monday this Monday I'm

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telling you out of this Monday I figure

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at least they might see five honey what

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do you think the split is between uh new

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Haitians that have come in here and and

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um Springfield and ogs if you will um I

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don't know too much about all uh

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observationally what have you

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seen N9 to one easy like I'm just here

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cuz I'm just trying to get a a get them

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to clear a medical car are the systems

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stressed right now in Springfield can

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they handle the amount of people coming

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in no they really can't I've been trying

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to get a medical just a simple Medicaid

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card since June they took me off of I'm

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a vet they took me off of the disability

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and made me start paying for my own

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disability and I don't know why they

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took me off but so I had to give them

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proof of income and disabilities and

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stuff I gave them all that they still

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ain't did nothing you're a veteran and

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you're competing with some of the

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resources they're getting just came in

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here yeah this America you dig what I'm

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saying but I'm saying that the the the

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things that the Hoops they make us jump

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through can have you turn on each other

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in a sense or say negative things I

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don't have anything this negative to say

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or bad to say about anybody Haitian you

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know what I mean do you think the town's

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taking care of uh their local residents

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that were here first and foremost oh no

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hell no well thanks for your service

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appreciate it good luck and Li like and

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the thing is there's people there's

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people on Twitter and Instagram that

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don't think it's real like don't think

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none of this sh we just saw it in real

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time like none of that shit's real that

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you're saying there's no way they

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brought 20,000 people uh English no no

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no English okay that's crazy if you're a

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local trying to get your Medicaid your

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welfare benefits Etc you're waiting two

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hours now crazy crazy as we're 6

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minutes away from This Woman's house

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this woman has stated that people are

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throwing mattresses on her joints she is

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not expecting us I am just going to show

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up and knock on her door and see what

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happens hi there I saw your um speech at

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the city council and I was wondering if

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I could interview you know well I've

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seen a video of a guy getting a Canadian

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goose a Haitian dude and I have rumors

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of Haitians taking cats tell me what's

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going on here I'm cat lady as you can

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tell you have a lot of cats yeah I have

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a lot of cats the goose story I believe

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originated in Columbus I have not seen

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it here and just for context you are

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surrounded this entire Community mostly

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Haitians now yeah I believe we're

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looking at probably about 50% is what

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I'm saying but um I'm I'm I'm worried my

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town is going to pot everybody wants to

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make this into a race issue it's not a

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race issue it's culture it's

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accountability and it's respect and

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that's the things that I'm not seeing

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and the women in this country fought

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long and hard for the rights that they

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have been afforded and these men in this

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culture treat their women very badly and

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I watch it firsthand come on give me a

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break start acting like got some sense

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the driving of the vehicles is a main

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sticking point patient men came down

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with probably a queen-sized mattress and

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threw it in the front yard it didn't go

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very well I tried to explain I tried to

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be nice didn't go very well so you

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explained in English yes I had to drop

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the f bomb and told him take it and go

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so they went down the street and ended

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up at that house right there got it so

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it's they've thrown trash in the yard as

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they walk by I I'm done I'm tired of

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dealing with the disrespect I've never

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been disrespected in my life and my

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ex-husband has never disrespected me

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like this they're not Prosecuting for

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the property crimes and it's just it's a

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big mess and we need some help I want my

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city back I want my people happy and

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this is my town I want to take it back

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do you think the Haitians here are

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trying to assimilate to the culture in

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the town you grew up in no I I don't I

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don't see it if it is more power to him

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but there's a language barrier I get it

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okay but when they are paroled here on

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the I94 they get months of English

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lessons the first 8 months if they're

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not taking advantage of that then why

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should we the taxpayer have to turn

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around and have our services overwhelmed

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they're saying 20,000 and I am saying

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between 35 and 40 with the birth rates

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and the things that I see going on so I

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don't know who's to blame I don't know

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who's door to start kicking in Mike

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dwine if you see this Mike dwine get a

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hold of me I really would like to have a

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word with you and I promise I won't yell

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at somebody get a hold of me I don't

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care who get a hold of me I need some

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solutions I'm losing my mind

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