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The way one of my coworkers explained it to me was that 20 years ago when he brought his family up here he did so so his kids wouldn't have to live their lives under the cartels. Work wasn't a problem for him. It was just a lifestyle choice.
He said when they came in it was pretty strict. They had to go through a lot of hoops to get approval. But that was okay because they knew the situation down there. The vetting process was necessary.
Now he is confused why it's easier to pass those checks even though the situation down there is much much worse. That really doesn't make sense to him.
He didn't vote for trump. He was just speaking from personal experience as to why he can understand so many people from back home went for Trump.
Comment by AstralAxis at 28/11/2024 at 21:21 UTC
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It's not easier. That's the thing. That's a message that the political right has marketed rather successfully by sheer repetition.
"They just let them in." The phrase "Open borders" is specifically to invoke the mental image of nonexistent border control and open fields. We have closed borders. The only country that bans all immigration is North Korea.
In reality, it's a challenge. My wife is from Iraq. I'm an American citizen. Iraqis who risked their lives to help the US fight against ISIS and insurgents, ones whose lives are at risk, still have to wait years.
What Americans don't know is all the details of the interviews, paperwork, legal work, cost, hearings, applications, and it's harder than most countries. It's even harder for asylum applicants, or ones who apply for hardship waivers.
From my point of view, coming from someone who does know, I'm resentful of them. Because they don't want my wife to be allowed here even legally. Something as simple as being in love and being together or not wanting to die. "Fuck you, got mine" is truly a cancerous part of the United States.
Comment by IrishPrime at 28/11/2024 at 21:26 UTC
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Now he is confused why it's easier to pass those checks even though the situation down there is much much worse. That really doesn't make sense to him.
Firstly, it's not easier.
Secondly, if the situation one is fleeing from is worse, it should be easier to flee.
I don't understand your friend's thinking whatsoever.
Comment by Old_Baldi_Locks at 28/11/2024 at 23:04 UTC
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Because “it’s easier” was literally made up bullshit.
Comment by Themetalenock at 28/11/2024 at 21:15 UTC*
24 upvotes, 1 direct replies
It's....its not easier? The fuck. Refugee status still takes years be gain. And even the acceptance rate is veerryyy low
So your friend has zero understanding about current immigration. But he's some heartless ghoul who thinks others should suffer like he did
Comment by NewestAccount2023 at 28/11/2024 at 21:03 UTC
13 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Is it even easier to pass those checks?
Comment by CoffeeElectronic9782 at 30/11/2024 at 22:38 UTC
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Your coworker is an ignorant idiot.
Comment by SunMoonTruth at 29/11/2024 at 03:06 UTC
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He’s confused and uninformed, clutching at straws to support his feeling of disgruntlement.
Does he need a badge that says..”you’re one of the good ones” to feel better about himself and his place in this country? A parade?
Seems he also wasn’t from a place or a situation desperate enough to throw all “caution” to the wind for a better life. He’s confused but he “understands” why he doesn’t mind others being denied the opportunity he and his family bought.