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Originally Posted by ubertuber
Isn't there really only one person talking that way?
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That may be true...
here.
But, I do hear very much the same line of thought...almost verbatim, actualy...from numerous sources, in real life.
So, while we may not be seeing the viewpoint being expressed on the boards, I would submit that it's more than likely there. The "one person" may be the only one with the stones to come out with it.
And, I would further submit that the "one person" may not be totaly incorrect in his assesment. I do, however, believe that he is laboring under a misconception. It is human nature to fear and lash out at that which we do not understand. It's foreign. It's alien. They must be out to get us, so let us huddle here in our zone of comfort.
Take, for example, the "flag waving". I could be wrong, but I see that more as national pride than a political statement.
I know that I like to go to La Festa Italiana, Oktobefest, the Greek Festival and numerous other such festivals in the Omaha area that celebrate heritage. In another month...go to a Cinco de Mayo celebration. I guarantee you a good time. And I'm the biggest whitest gringo there is.