How proud are you to be an American?

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Anonymous wrote:I am a Republican, so of course I love the United States ( as imperfect as it may be).

No country is perfect, but if you are honest (and not some partisan progressive hack), the United States is still the best country on the planet.

You are aware that Democrats can love this country too, right? I’m an extremely liberal Democrat and I love this country and the people in it.

They don't wave confederate flags nor do they wear MAGA hats or chant for King Trump so obviously they aren't patriots.

Exactly! And they'll vote each and every time to reduce funding for veterans that they sooooo worship too.

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Anonymous wrote:At least, I’m able to change some things that are unhealthy.
- it’s the fast food, sugar nation. This has been killing so many people over the years.
What I do to change it? I avoid fast food chains, threw away all refined sugars at home, adopted the Mediterranean diet, started an exercise routine, appreciate small things in life, love my parents, spread the word about the benefits of lifestyle changes.
We do not need sugar.

Buzzkill.
Sugar is yummy and we’re all going to die someday.

Its never about death but health and quality of life.

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Since the Covid freak out I’ve lost a lot of respect. It seems like the Amish are the last bastion of resilience and calm.

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Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

That's BS and you know it. Yes it takes a long time, but he wasn't destitute and I'm assuming he was here while waiting for his green card so what's the problem?

Its reality not BS. He wasn't allowed to work here and was having issues get Work permit so he was working abroad.He wasn't destitute but he couldn't participate in 401K or social security here so his retirement benefits aren't nearly as they would've been and country would've benefited from his skills.

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*work permit issues because his application was in for green card

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

That's BS and you know it. Yes it takes a long time, but he wasn't destitute and I'm assuming he was here while waiting for his green card so what's the problem?

Its reality not BS. He wasn't allowed to work here and was having issues get Work permit so he was working abroad.He wasn't destitute but he couldn't participate in 401K or social security here so his retirement benefits aren't nearly as they would've been and country would've benefited from his skills.

And you think a drug dealer who crossed illegally would have had an easier time with the 401K. oh my!

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He could've stayed here after his student visa expired and get a work permit much earlier than it took legally.

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I just remembered a YouTube video that I think is relevant here. J.J. McCullough, a Canadian, made a video called “Why are Americans so anti-American?”, exploring the pessimism so many Americans on both the left and the right feel about America. I thought as an outsider, he made several interesting observations.

The observation that I found especially intriguing was the idea that “While Americans are benevolently oblivious about us (foreigners), we are malevolently well-informed about them”. To oversimplify, when making comparisons with foreign countries, Americans don’t know much about the other but assume the best, whereas other countries are familiar with the bad aspects of America and may compare those aspects with the corresponding aspects of their country which may be better, but then don’t compare their country’s weaknesses with American strengths.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

That's BS and you know it. Yes it takes a long time, but he wasn't destitute and I'm assuming he was here while waiting for his green card so what's the problem?

Its reality not BS. He wasn't allowed to work here and was having issues get Work permit so he was working abroad.He wasn't destitute but he couldn't participate in 401K or social security here so his retirement benefits aren't nearly as they would've been and country would've benefited from his skills.

And you think a drug dealer who crossed illegally would have had an easier time with the 401K. oh my!

Two separate points. Btw drug dealers have more money than engineers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

He would not have gotten the work permit within months. That’s where you’re wrong

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

That's BS and you know it. Yes it takes a long time, but he wasn't destitute and I'm assuming he was here while waiting for his green card so what's the problem?

Its reality not BS. He wasn't allowed to work here and was having issues get Work permit so he was working abroad.He wasn't destitute but he couldn't participate in 401K or social security here so his retirement benefits aren't nearly as they would've been and country would've benefited from his skills.

And you think a drug dealer who crossed illegally would have had an easier time with the 401K. oh my!

Two separate points. Btw drug dealers have more money than engineers.

Some drug dealers do for a short amount of time. You brought up how he would have had an easier time working in the country as an illegal drug dealer (would have gotten a work permit within months) not me.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

He would not have gotten the work permit within months. That’s where you’re wrong

You all think illegal immigrants just show up at Homeland Security and say "I need a work permit" and it's done? Someone sold you a bridge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

He would not have gotten the work permit within months. That’s where you’re wrong

Wouldn't have taken 10 years either.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

That's BS and you know it. Yes it takes a long time, but he wasn't destitute and I'm assuming he was here while waiting for his green card so what's the problem?

Its reality not BS. He wasn't allowed to work here and was having issues get Work permit so he was working abroad.He wasn't destitute but he couldn't participate in 401K or social security here so his retirement benefits aren't nearly as they would've been and country would've benefited from his skills.

And you think a drug dealer who crossed illegally would have had an easier time with the 401K. oh my!

Two separate points. Btw drug dealers have more money than engineers.

Some drug dealers do for a short amount of time. You brought up how he would have had an easier time working in the country as an illegal drug dealer (would have gotten a work permit within months) not me.

If drug dealer have high IQ and work ethic, they are more likely to earn enough money to live comfortably for their lifetime and leave inheritance for their kids.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My cousin who is an engineer with a masters degree from an American university here, went back after receiving a degree and applied through family immigration. It took him 10 years to receive a green card after hoping through every red tape, even though he brought million USD with him and 10 year experience of an American company abroad.

He could've illegally crossed the border with drugs and received a work permit within months.

That's BS and you know it. Yes it takes a long time, but he wasn't destitute and I'm assuming he was here while waiting for his green card so what's the problem?

Its reality not BS. He wasn't allowed to work here and was having issues get Work permit so he was working abroad.He wasn't destitute but he couldn't participate in 401K or social security here so his retirement benefits aren't nearly as they would've been and country would've benefited from his skills.

And you think a drug dealer who crossed illegally would have had an easier time with the 401K. oh my!

Two separate points. Btw drug dealers have more money than engineers.

Some drug dealers do for a short amount of time. You brought up how he would have had an easier time working in the country as an illegal drug dealer (would have gotten a work permit within months) not me.

If drug dealer have high IQ and work ethic, they are more likely to earn enough money to live comfortably for their lifetime and leave inheritance for their kids.

What??? hahahahahaha