Syrian Refugees

[Jludo]

Or, they could fight for their own country instead of depending on foreigners to do it for them.

Yea like the Taliban. If I were a pawn in a conflict between religious extremists backed by Saudi Arabia and Russia/a dictator I wouldn't stick around either.

 

[churchmouse]

Or, they could fight for their own country instead of depending on foreigners to do it for them.

After doing a bit of reading/research etc I have come to the conclusion that like our Hispanic neighbors these people are seeing an escape to the utopia we have created from hard work. They are on the gravy train.

Now, this being said, I am absolutely positive there are trouble makers in their midst.

If I am wrong my response will be swift and apologetic. If I am right, which I have strong feelings about yhis, I will be the 1st one to go "Neener Neener Neener".....

 

[churchmouse]

Yea like the Taliban. If I were a pawn in a conflict between religious extremists backed by Saudi Arabia and Russia/a dictator I wouldn't stick around either.

Well there we have it.
I would. You bet your last dollar that I would.

 

[churchmouse]

Infidel bully.

IKR

 

[Kutnupe14]

First, NOWHERE did I say that this applied to anyone here; and for the record, I was asking based on what I have noticed outside of this forum. I simply asked a very generalized question to invoke thought... again.

Second, strictly playing devil's advocate... how could you possibly know that? Do you have the donation history and housing history of every person on this forum?


Regardless, there are plenty of people across America who DO fit the description, and I'm genuinely curious as to what makes THIS group of people rank so much higher than all of the others that they've been exposed to throughout their lifetimes. SOMETHING about this is motivating people to donate and open their homes who have never been motivated to do so before; and there has never been a shortage of people in need. I find it intriguing.

Ranks higher than who? Do you have an example?

 

[jamil]

After doing a bit of reading/research etc I have come to the conclusion that like our Hispanic neighbors these people are seeing an escape to the utopia we have created from hard work. They are on the gravy train.

Now, this being said, I am absolutely positive there are trouble makers in their midst.

If I am wrong my response will be swift and apologetic. If I am right, which I have strong feelings about yhis, I will be the 1st one to go "Neener Neener Neener".....

Oh, so it's a competition to see who says it first? Game on.

On second thought, I'm going to concede now, noticing your 71K posts while I'm not even out of the 4 digit range yet.

Ranks higher than who? Do you have an example?

With all our homeless and downtrodden, why focus on THOSE particular homeless and downtrodden? I think that's the message.

 

[SSGSAD]

After doing a bit of reading/research etc I have come to the conclusion that like our Hispanic neighbors these people are seeing an escape to the utopia we have created from hard work. They are on the gravy train.

Now, this being said, I am absolutely positive there are trouble makers in their midst.

If I am wrong my response will be swift and apologetic. If I am right, which I have strong feelings about yhis, I will be the 1st one to go "Neener Neener Neener".....

Every my gun goes BANG, I'll just sing, "Praise the Lord, and pass the ammo".....

https://video.search.yahoo.com/vide...mozilla-004&hsimp=yhs-004&hspart=mozilla&tt=b

 

[Jludo]

Well there we have it.
I would. You bet your last dollar that I would.

I'd be trying to get out of that region. Surrounded by militant religious zealots and ruled by a dictator.

 

[308jake]

I'd be trying to get out of that region. Surrounded by militant religious zealots and ruled by a dictator.

I like to think I'd die to protect MY home, family and country. Some may call it a fools death, but I'd rather die for a just cause than live a life knowing I did nothing to defend my homeland.

 

[halfmileharry]

I'd be trying to get out of that region. Surrounded by militant religious zealots and ruled by a dictator.

Really? I'll fight for my country like the Founding Fathers and those that ACTUALLY BUILT THIS COUNTRY.

Those that will abandon their own country will do little for ours.

 

[dusty88]

I'd be trying to get out of that region. Surrounded by militant religious zealots and ruled by a dictator.

I like to think I'd die to protect MY home, family and country. Some may call it a fools death, but I'd rather die for a just cause than live a life knowing I did nothing to defend my homeland.

I guess it depends what you are fighting for. In the US, we keep going down the path farther away from principles our country was founded on. America is about those principles, not a piece of land. So if my fellow citizens are happy with the changes and I can find a place I would fit in better, I would consider leaving. But if there were other citizens willing to fight for the principles, I would go down fighting.

I haven't been to Syria.

From what I do know of the Arab culture (and it's mostly thirdhand), their support of government and leadership tends to blow with the winners. These are not likely to be the folks so pledge their life, liberty, and sacred honor. That may be why the typical INGO member has trouble getting behind them.

 

[Baditude]

This Is The Most Disturbing Muslim 'Refugee' Video You Will Ever See - BuzzPo

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

Really? I'll fight for my country like the Founding Fathers and those that ACTUALLY BUILT THIS COUNTRY.

Those that will abandon their own country will do little for ours.

Actually it's only fair to note that our country was built by folks that left theirs.... That said (and importantly) the refugees that have done the best here in America have been the ones that came to jump in, join the culture , and become Americans. I'm all for helping the refugees - but I'm not sure that relocating them halfway around the world to a completely foreign environment is the best way to accomplish that. Something more local , is , in my opinion, a better idea.

 

[jbombelli]

I'd be trying to get out of that region. Surrounded by militant religious zealots and ruled by a dictator.

Of course YOU would.

 

[Baditude]

So for all those who think we should take them in I have a couple thoughts / questions:

At some point their numbers will outnumber the hosting country see above video what is happening in Germany, Netherlands, Sweden.

What is the critical population point where their way of life / culture supercedes yours? Meaning the teachings of Islam overrule the constitution and your religious freedom why do you think it can't happen here, has our county not fundamentally changed in terms of liberty in the last 20 years?

 

[printcraft]

So for all those who think we should take them in I have a couple thoughts / questions:

At some point their numbers will outnumber the hosting country see above video what is happening in Germany, Netherlands, Sweden.

What is the critical population point where their way of life / culture supercedes yours? Meaning the teachings of Islam overrule the constitution and your religious freedom why do you think it can't happen here, has our county not fundamentally changed in terms of liberty in the last 20 years?

I can only assume they are ok with throwing homosexuals off buildings and stoning women to death for being raped.

 

[halfmileharry]

Actually it's only fair to note that our country was built by folks that left theirs.... That said (and importantly) the refugees that have done the best here in America have been the ones that came to jump in, join the culture , and become Americans. I'm all for helping the refugees - but I'm not sure that relocating them halfway around the world to a completely foreign environment is the best way to accomplish that. Something more local , is , in my opinion, a better idea.

Something more local would be my preference too.

 

[halfmileharry]

Something just crossed my mind here....

Were the Founding Fathers American Citizens?

 

[actaeon277]

Something just crossed my mind here....

Were the Founding Fathers American Citizens?

Did they come over and expect things to be given to them?

 

[halfmileharry]

Did they come over and expect things to be given to them?

I think the original Pilgrims weren't wanted and they came in and took over eventually destroying the original inhabitants. Or was that a Mother Goose fable?