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In reply to the discussion: Immigrants, Go Home! USA! USA! USA! ---> [View all]SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)65. I don't think Native Americans are being cited as though immigration is about them.
They are being cited to put the lie to the RW statement that "we were here first" and to show what hypocrites the RW are for claiming immigrants should not be able to come in without papers and "steal" land, when that is exactly what American colonists did in relation to Native Americans.
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I bet if FOX did a poll, they would find most people believe Jesus was the greatest American! :)
napkinz
Jul 2014
#28
Yes, indeed, the hypocrisy of these modern nativists is fucking disturbing.
AverageJoe90
Jul 2014
#17
Exactly. Texas, California, and other Southwestern states used to be part of Mexico.
Louisiana1976
Jul 2014
#56
No, exploitive is using the flag and bible to justify "I got mine, screw you." nt
SunSeeker
Jul 2014
#42
I don't think Native Americans are being cited as though immigration is about them.
SunSeeker
Jul 2014
#65