Originally posted by
NotAPretender
many immigrants are supported by systems that help them, if they are among the chosen. You nailed it, Why? It is an inter-generational legacy. I wonder if those 'Africans' moving up the ladder will still be moving up the ladder when they become 'African-Americans'. All it would take is a misstep or two and it's ghetto here I come. As for immigrants in general, sociologists call borders a Darwinian filter. The key is that any one individual needs a monetary support system, of some kind, and in most cases it supersedes the level of slave wages.
Don't miss the human aspect of it, Any immigrant is looking for upward mobility and many have the skills necessary to begin the journey.
Of course, southern immigrants are told that they just want to live off the American Welfare System. which has never been true, is not true now, nor will it ever be true.
Chris, I'm betting you have a long history of self-respect...Your Grandfather was a military officer? Are you still viewed as a puke from your fellow citizens? It's like comparing apples and oranges
Chris, the American situation will become clearer overtime, I guarantee you what we are seeing is a very good thing...very good.