exploitation

We tend to sweep under the rug the crippling effects that imperialism had on a lot of non-Western countries. Most of the imperialists didn't give a rat's ass about the places they conquered- they just exploited whatever resources they wanted and left the people with nothing. Not to mention redrawing borders so as to maximize tribal differences and conflict (especially in Africa).

Now I don't consider the West pure evil for doing this- countries of all sorts have been conquering and pillaging for centuries before. But I do also empathize with the devestating effects that Western imperialiam has had on non-Western countries- something that a lot of these countries have only just recently escaped from. Just as the West is not uniquely evil, the non-West is not somehow inferior- it's just been through a lot of shit lately.

And let's not forget that places like Africa and the Middle East have been bastions of civilization long before Europe was even a blip on the cultural radar. We are in no position at all to be calling these guys inferior.

Everything you say. Sure, a lovely country....but remember, the "T" in TPS stands for "temporary".

You know some Americans don't understand how Hispanic culture dictates la familia. Everything is the family back home. Anyone who comes to the States will do what they can to help those struggling at home. A recent episode of 90 Day Fiance showed how the Dominican fiance sent money home to support his mother and sister. My Puerto Rican friends send money to their family even before the storms hit. Recently a home health aide of mine sent a container of canned goods and clothing which I contributed to -sent to family and those in need in the Dominican Republic. If it upsets the Pubs and trump too fucking bad-they take care of their own-something more Americans should do.