That's pretty much it. And the other thing I am saying is that if you look around the world at the other places that have the same kind of obsession about this that we do, you will not find a single first world democracy among them. But you will find a LOT of authoritarian regimes and places that treat their own people really, really shittily.
- Brazilians leftists cant find their own nose on a anatomy chart, but they talk hjow great Cuba is.
We don't have freedom of speech so we can talk about the weather, it's so people can say things that are controversial.
Criticizing the country is obviously covered under free speech even if it's bad faith or otherwise uncouth. It's pretty insane to suggest people should be deported for uttering protected speech but in fairness come Jan 20th we'll have a president in office who, more than any in recent memory, would be willing to make that a reality.
This kind of makes it seem like showing gratitude (whatever that means) is conditional to living somewhere. It's already weird AF to me that humans think they can dictate where other humans live, but suggesting that there has to always be this air of gratitude from immigrants is weirder to me. It goes back to lessons of merit. As a Father and Coach, I try to teach my Sons and students to do the right thing because it's the right thing to do, not because you're gonna get something back from it. If an immigrant Family moves in next door and I want them to love the US, I don't start by gauging their sense of gratitude, or taking exception if they hang a different flag or speak their native language. I do it by being welcoming, helping if they need it, just being nice. Like Walter had to learn:
It's not even about being respectful......just not being disrespectful would suffice. But in all honestly, that's something Americans need far more work on than our immigrant friends. Most immigrants just put their heads down and get to it. Americans are probably not THE MOST arrogant and disrespectful people on the planet, but boy we are up there. And we are often just as if not even more disrespectful with each other than immigrants. Millions of Americans out there consider it an act of patriotism to be as big a douche as possible and even lie. After all, lying is free speech unless it's defamation or in a court of law. Both 'sides' are participating in this and it's not healthy for anyone.
Yeah this is not uncommon, I'm an immigrant myself and I'm ashamed to say that I had this childish mentality for a minute back in my late teens or early 20's, but fortunately I wised up and grew out of it.
You bet there are worse places to be. People like to bitch, but there is a reason so many come.
Should the gratitude go both ways given the immigrants come here and contribute to our economy, in many cases working jobs Americans won't or can't?
Lol@living in a different Country should require an abandonment of culture.
not just living. visiting! astonishing
I'm sorry you hate cultures that arent your own, Bro.
No, bro. Keep the 3rd world culture, put a cultural wall up, don't ingratiate yourself to the surrounding community, but get ALL the benefits. Sounds like a great future for the country.
