America - Nation of Immigrants

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We are, have always been, and will always be a nation of immigrants. It is one of the defining characteristics of the greatest nation the world has ever known.

The Contributions of Immigrants to American Culture

"The standard account of American immigration focuses on the acculturation and assimilation of immigrants and their children to American society. This analysis typically ignores the significant contributions of immigrants to the creation of American culture through the performing arts, sciences, and other cultural pursuits. Immigrants and their children are not born with more creative talents than native-born citizens, but their selectivity and marginality may have pushed and pulled those with ability into high-risk career paths that reward creative work. The presence of large numbers of talented immigrants in Hollywood, academia, and the high-tech industries has pushed American institutions to be more meritocratic and open to innovation than they would be otherwise.

The lives of most immigrants are a dialectic between the memories of the world left behind and the day-to-day struggles of learning the ropes of a new society. Mastering a new language, living and working among strangers, and coping with the unfamiliar are only some of the challenges faced by immigrants. It is no wonder that nostalgia has a strong grip on the cultural pursuits of immigrants. Immigrant communities generally find comfort in familiar religious traditions and rituals, seek out newspapers and literature from the homeland, and celebrate holidays and special occasions with traditional music, dance, cuisine, and leisure-time pursuits."
 
There is legal immigration and illegal immigration, I support legal but in no way support the latter
 
Mass immigration is tyranny. It was when it was whites and it is today. The OP is a neo colonialist pig.
 
We are, have always been, and will always be a nation of immigrants. It is one of the defining characteristics of the greatest nation the world has ever known.

The Contributions of Immigrants to American Culture

"The standard account of American immigration focuses on the acculturation and assimilation of immigrants and their children to American society. This analysis typically ignores the significant contributions of immigrants to the creation of American culture through the performing arts, sciences, and other cultural pursuits. Immigrants and their children are not born with more creative talents than native-born citizens, but their selectivity and marginality may have pushed and pulled those with ability into high-risk career paths that reward creative work. The presence of large numbers of talented immigrants in Hollywood, academia, and the high-tech industries has pushed American institutions to be more meritocratic and open to innovation than they would be otherwise.

The lives of most immigrants are a dialectic between the memories of the world left behind and the day-to-day struggles of learning the ropes of a new society. Mastering a new language, living and working among strangers, and coping with the unfamiliar are only some of the challenges faced by immigrants. It is no wonder that nostalgia has a strong grip on the cultural pursuits of immigrants. Immigrant communities generally find comfort in familiar religious traditions and rituals, seek out newspapers and literature from the homeland, and celebrate holidays and special occasions with traditional music, dance, cuisine, and leisure-time pursuits."



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For crying out loud. yes we are Nation of Immigrants. the problem today is they aren't asked TO ASSIMILATE to our country. We aren't UNITED anymore. just call us the DIVIDED states of America. you see that with them carrying their country of origins flag and waving it in our face as to say. Screw you, we are here to take over and didn't even have to fire a shot.
 
For crying out loud. yes we are Nation of Immigrants. the problem today is they aren't asked TO ASSIMILATE to our country. We aren't UNITED anymore. just call us the DIVIDED states of America. you see that with them carrying their country of origins flag and waving it in our face as to say. Screw you, we are here to take over and didn't even have to fire a shot.
You haven't assimilated yet either. You still haven't learned the English language.
 
For crying out loud. yes we are Nation of Immigrants. the problem today is they aren't asked TO ASSIMILATE to our country. ...



'They' don't even have to be asked, immigrants today assimilate just as those who came before them did.
 
For crying out loud. yes we are Nation of Immigrants. the problem today is they aren't asked TO ASSIMILATE to our country. We aren't UNITED anymore. just call us the DIVIDED states of America. you see that with them carrying their country of origins flag and waving it in our face as to say. Screw you, we are here to take over and didn't even have to fire a shot.
You haven't assimilated yet either. You still haven't learned the English language.


Yabut, she figured out how to apply for food stamps, Medicaid, etc ...

That's a step toward assimilation and she should be congratulated.
 
For crying out loud. yes we are Nation of Immigrants. the problem today is they aren't asked TO ASSIMILATE to our country. We aren't UNITED anymore. just call us the DIVIDED states of America. you see that with them carrying their country of origins flag and waving it in our face as to say. Screw you, we are here to take over and didn't even have to fire a shot.



Nonsense. Americans have waved the flags of their family's heritage since the beginning. I saw two Italian flag bumper stickers and five Irish just on my drive to work this morning. A day doesn't go by when there isn't a parade, festival, celebration, or commemoration somewhere of one of the scores of ethnicities that make up this great nation. Relax.
 
This thread is like the Op they have no purpose


Understanding and appreciating America is the highest purpose.
So u worship the idea of America



I see that vocabulary is one of the many problems you have with the English language.
U really have a grudge against my forum short hand. Don't deflect stay focused









Illiteracy is not "shorthand." Stop deluding yourself.
 

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