Is self-determination a human right? We certainly decided a lot of nations to the south of us didn't deserve that right. Look up the history of the banana republics some time.
Up until it conflicts with my country’s rights, yes. Not sure what you’re suggesting. Is mass migration to the United States the policy of, say, Mexico?
I'm suggesting that we spent a lot of effort overturning elected governments in South America because we didn't like who they voted for and what their policies were with regard to US fruit companies. US policy directly created instability, civil war, and a generally terrible situation that they are dealing with now. Do you know what a banana republic is?
This is a non-sequitur response to the thread.
"Turns out that most people actually want a more liberal immigration system than we currently have when surveyed"
"That lines up with my experience describing the greencard process to others"
"Well immigration should not be easy"
Your personal opinions on immigration are not really relevant to the topic.
“I made up the results of a survey so that people who already agree with a liberal immigration regime can comment in the thread”
“Thanks, I agree”
“Yes, this explains why people voted for the mass deportations guy into a non-consecutive second term”
“Well, if you don’t agree with a liberal immigration regime then your opinion is irrelevant”
Got it, so you're engaging completely in bad faith. Flagged and moving on.
Is self-determination a human right? We certainly decided a lot of nations to the south of us didn't deserve that right. Look up the history of the banana republics some time.
Up until it conflicts with my country’s rights, yes. Not sure what you’re suggesting. Is mass migration to the United States the policy of, say, Mexico?
I'm suggesting that we spent a lot of effort overturning elected governments in South America because we didn't like who they voted for and what their policies were with regard to US fruit companies. US policy directly created instability, civil war, and a generally terrible situation that they are dealing with now. Do you know what a banana republic is?
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You seem to just realize that countries deal with the rule of might, not words. Words are worthless unless you have the power to enforce them.
Very insightful.