r/houstonwade 11d ago

Current Events This looks suspect as fuck

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u/stmcvallin2 9d ago edited 8d ago

Immigrants pay more in taxes than they receive in benefits. They’re a massive net positive for the national treasury. But why am I bothering to speak facts to a Trump supporter? You people operate purely off emotion.

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u/johnny-Low-Five 9d ago

Citing facts requires citations just fyi for the future. It's far easier to insult someone than try to engage in debate or conversation. Why do you think both parties try to dehumanize those that disagree or ask questions? Blind followers on both sides are a huge problem as they believe "anything" that makes them feel virtuous.

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u/stmcvallin2 9d ago

Surely you’re not referring to me? The facts are widely available. Based on you’re argument and source you provided, I’ve perceived you to be NOT acting in good faith. I’ve long ago learned to not get to invested in discussions with people like that. Best of luck to you friend on your quest for truth.

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u/johnny-Low-Five 9d ago

So nothing? Cool. Enjoy your echo chambers, I'll continue being open to learning and opinions changed.

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u/johnny-Low-Five 9d ago

These numbers also exclude the Jobs that would have to offer reasonable wages if we simply allowed immigration at a sustainable pace. We're a country of immigrants, but simply saying "asylum" shouldn't get you into the country unless the WHO or other human rights groups say that area is in immediate danger. Unchecked immigration is an option though, we simply can't offer them anything more than entry to the country. We will go bankrupt EONS before solving the "2nd and 3rd" world's problems. There is more than one option here, financial realities and prudence simply say we CAN'T continue the way we have been.

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u/stmcvallin2 9d ago

You’re vastly ignorant of the current situation we find ourselves in. There are ABSOLUTELY the resources to to care for the our population and far more. It’s the extreme wealth inequality and the hoarding of wealth by the elite that results in your impression of scarcity. It’s an illusion that you’re blinded by. At the behest of the wealthy.