I am a refugee.

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I've stayed out of the Syria/Paris threads for the most part, especially parts pertaining to the refugee situation. Reason being, I had very mixed feelings. 

I came to America in the late 80's as a Refugee from Russia. Now, my situation was a little different than the Syria situation. Both of my parents are very well educated, and my brother was of college age. We planned on becoming productive members of society, and especially, we planned to integrate. When we first landed in America, the FBI picked up my dad for a few days to debrief him. He did some Research work in the early 80's in Russia for the military so they wanted some info. After that, they asked us where we wanted to live and they assumed Brighton Beach in NY with all the other Russians. 

My parents said FUCK NO. We came to America to become Americans, not live in a Russian shit hole community. We ended up in Queens, and the first picture we ever took in America was us as a family, at the dinner table, with American Flags in our hands, and a flag on a stand on the table.

They we're proud. We, we're proud. They quickly got jobs, my dad as an Audio Engineer and my mother at a BioChem company. My brother began working at a McDonalds with very limited English. He was a shift manager in 3 months, surpassing people that have been there for years.

When getting my Citizenship, it was the proudest moment of my life. I finally had a Country. I was a productive member of society. My family worked hard, we paid our taxes, and we did everything we could the right way. I was very fortunate.

 

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When I was in early highschool, i was a peace loving hippy who was all kumbaya and anti war. After 9/11 that all changed. I was a staunch war hawk, Ill be honest. I was a stupid kid that thought killing all of Afghanistan and Iraq would solve everything. Fuck was I wrong, and I am not ashamed to admit it. I can look back now and say "Fuck, I was an idiot, and going into Iraq was a mistake".

After highschool, I simmered down a bit, and now, in my late 20s I am as libertarian as they come. I want nothing to do with anyone else, I want to be left the fuck alone. I dont want the government looking at my posts, or social media, or tapping my phones or anything. Let me live my fucking life.

I was a big proponent of Allen West, now I cant stand him. I was a big proponent of intervention everywhere, now I am opposed. I am sick of welfare leeches, I am sick of all of these whiney fucking pussies on college campuses getting offended at every fucking thing. You are an adult, grow the fuck up. Fuck your feelings. Life doesnt give a shit how you feel when it shoves a cactus up your ass. Im gonna pull a Rousey and say I fucking hate these do nothing, no working, give me everything motherfuckers. It is a PRIVILEGE to live in America, it is a PRIVILEGE to be called an American, which I feel too many people are taking for granted. 

People here want to strip away rights from people because it offends them. I find that incomprehensible.

You're gay? Get Married. You like guns? Own as many as you want? You want to practice religion? Go for it. Just dont push your agendas on me and dont get offended just because I disagree with you. It astounds me how much this country changed over the last 5 years. Its like we took a complete 180. From badasses to pussies.

 

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Now, what am I getting at?

The refugee crisis in Europe. 

Obviously, it is a crisis, and people are suffering in Syria. I am not delusional and I know that unfortunately, America and our allies caused much of the issues. Iraq, Libya, Tunisia, Syria, a lot of it would not be as bad as it is now if America didn't get involved. I blame Bush and Obama. 

Now, I am all for helping the less fortunate as I know what its like to be there. But letting hundreds of thousands of not millions of middle eastern, Muslim refugees flood Europe and America will only lead to our downfall. The vast majority of these migrants are Male and military age. I know some people will say "Well, its the mans job to forge ahead and find safe passage." BULLSHIT. Its safer for your family to stay in a warzone? Right.

It is impossible to do true background checks on the vast majority. They have a birth rate of close to 8 times that of most European families and they generally do no integrate into their host societys. They bring the same shit with them that they were running away from. Their values do not tie in with the values of most Europeans and Americans. They are homophobic, anti freedom, mysoginistic, anti education and pretty much all they want is to pray to allah and wipe their asses bare handed. So what is happening now is they will flood in, stay in their little enclaves and slowly spread out like cancer. 

Should we help some of them? Sure. Take in the elderly, young kids, and maybe even small families as long as they agree to certain terms, such as integrating. If they dont abide by the terms withing 2-3 years of relocation then kick them out. Sorry, you had a chance.

Same issue I have with illegal immegration from Mexico. Do shit the right way. My family did. My parents were fluent in english within a year. They had conversational english down in a few months. My brother speaks 7 languages. It can be done. As far as the mexicans that are here, we cant just round them up and deport them. If they are here now, have no criminal history and work for a living, give them green cards and set a road map for citizenship. 

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We're glad to have you!

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I like you Serge, and this could be a really cool story. VTFU Phone Post 3.0

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Fuck the Russians in Brighton Beach mobster thugs sittin in cafes sippin tea in little glasses, sugar cubes between their teeth, wheelin' and dealin' and schemin', GO BACK TO WHERE YOU FUCKIN CAME FROM!!

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"My parents said FUCK NO. We came to America to become Americans, not live in a Russian shit hole community. We ended up in Queens.."

I have no idea why that part made me crack up. I guess I half expected you to say something like New Jersey or Texas. But your parents were all like "fuck Brooklyn, Queens nigga" Phone Post 3.0

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Where would we be without you to enlighten us on Krinkovs!?!???

And how could I forget....

Looks eastern Euro, I like! Phone Post 3.0

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from the videos online, it seems like the refugees are jsut complaining in their host countries

 

videos where they are handing out food, try and see if you can spot refugees saying thank you, or using thankful body language

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I have no problems with refugees. I have a problem with MUSLIM refugees.

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very cool first post Serge.  My wife is an immigrant.  She came into the US through the proper channels, and became a US citiizen.  She is the most patriotic person I know.  She is very proud to be an American.  So I know a little bit about what you speak of (the pride, and happiness to be here).  Good for you, and your family.

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TheSergeK -


I've stayed out of the Syria/Paris threads for the most part, especially parts pertaining to the refugee situation. Reason being, I had very mixed feelings. 



I came to America in the late 80's as a Refugee from Russia. Now, my situation was a little different than the Syria situation. Both of my parents are very well educated, and my brother was of college age. We planned on becoming productive members of society, and especially, we planned to integrate. When we first landed in America, the FBI picked up my dad for a few days to debrief him. He did some Research work in the early 80's in Russia for the military so they wanted some info. After that, they asked us where we wanted to live and they assumed Brighton Beach in NY with all the other Russians. 



My parents said FUCK NO. We came to America to become Americans, not live in a Russian shit hole community. We ended up in Queens, and the first picture we ever took in America was us as a family, at the dinner table, with American Flags in our hands, and a flag on a stand on the table.



They we're proud. We, we're proud. They quickly got jobs, my dad as an Audio Engineer and my mother at a BioChem company. My brother began working at a McDonalds with very limited English. He was a shift manager in 3 months, surpassing people that have been there for years.



When getting my Citizenship, it was the proudest moment of my life. I finally had a Country. I was a productive member of society. My family worked hard, we paid our taxes, and we did everything we could the right way. I was very fortunate.



 



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Awesome shit!!!!! Phone Post 3.0

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TryhardNobody - *draws penis and places on lap while waiting for the rest of the story

 

Fixed.

 

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Bozhe moi!!!!!

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APOLOGIES, IM DOING THE FIRST FEW POSTS A BIT OUT OF ORDER

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Do you know Yakov Smirnoff?

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I don't remember Russian immigrants during that time period being of any kind of threat, or blowing up bombs in other countries they went to.

Syrians on the other hand.....