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There are things we can do to stem the bleeding. Trump needs to win in November. He needs to sign an EO shutting down all social media like twitter and tic tac or whatever other voodoo is out there. These things are driving people crazy.
No more politics on the internet including this site. Shut it all down.
But, no, Canada isn't less racist. And Canadians aren't better educated (rates of higher education achievement are about the same in both countries). There are just as many not-so-bright Canadians as Americans who'd rather watch (American) reality TV than, say, read a book.
You'll never convince me otherwise.
So facts won't change your mind? Because you are wrong about the bolded.
My parents came here in 1979 from India knowing America was the land of opportunity where hard work can achieve success and made their dream a reality. Indian immigration has only grown exponentially since then, most with the same dream, but increasingly some that want to just come here and work for a few years and then go back to India with the wealth they accumulated here and raise their families there. In the past 2 months, I've heard more Indians who intended on staying here also considering returning there as they feel America may be on the decline while India continues to rise. I consider America my home but fear the future if either the extreme left wing takes over allowing criminals to openly commit crime without any consequences and the middle class pays the majority of their income in taxes to support the welfare class without any rewards for their hard work OR the extreme right wing with a resurgence of open racism against POC as was acceptable prior to the civil rights movement. Either one of those extremes seem like a real possibility based on how things have played out over the past two months and it's scary. Where are those good old fashioned moderates from the 1990s and early 2000s?
Kind of one sided. At 67 this country has its ups and downs - but we have a very strong constitution-and 99% of Americans support it. What you hear and see on tv is not even the 1% of either, right or left radicals. Being Indian- your parents came here for better opportunities- and maybe have no strong ties. I was born here and good, bad or indifferent - I will do my part for a better future for my grands here. This is where my loyalties lie - and I love to travel and have- but this is home and I’ll fight for her.
Here is one problem, the majority of the nation is not and cannot survive without the other part(s). There are many things that California ports and New York and Philadelphia ports take in that are later sent to the Midwest or vice versa (namely crops.) If we fracture, I doubt we'll fracture evenly and on good terms.
Oh and globalism is apolitical. Republicans do it as much as they claim Democrats do it. The Republicans just cater to a bunch of Stockholm syndrome supporters who believe only Democrats do what they think is wrong. Same goes with illegal immigration. Why else do you think Republicans couldn't get it done in 2017/8?
profit is a very good motive that will encourage trade, if it comes to this.
Our country will be just fine, despite efforts by the white supremacists to destroy it from within.
Is that what you read on the BLM website or an Antifa flyer? Otherwise, if it's an actual opinion of your own, seek help, or maybe it's just best you wallow in your own wokeness & ignorance.
Kind of one sided. At 67 this country has its ups and downs - but we have a very strong constitution-and 99% of Americans support it. What you hear and see on tv is not even the 1% of either, right or left radicals. Being Indian- your parents came here for better opportunities- and maybe have no strong ties. I was born here and good, bad or indifferent - I will do my part for a better future for my grands here. This is where my loyalties lie - and I love to travel and have- but this is home and I’ll fight for her.
you sure? because it feels like > 50% do not support the 2nd amendment.
you sure? because it feels like > 50% do not support the 2nd amendment.
Absolutely do. You think everyone’s # 1 thought of the day is politics ?? Get real. Most want people to treat others nice, and for all to have a decent job. Most do not like they riots and looting but understand protesting is a right.
The younger generation wants the constitution to be for everybody, not just the dam rich or certain people who feel deserve the benefits but others do not.
Then I'm confused. What did you mean by " And Canadians aren't better educated (rates of higher education achievement are about the same in both countries)"
Higher rates of "some kind of education after high school" ≠rates of university graduates. There's a difference.
If you look at The Conference Board of Canada data, the US has higher rates of university graduates. That's what I meant.
The US has some excellent and top rated universities, but it is far down the list of people who graduate from them.
See my post above.
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