America is only for Americans

@allknowing (148940)
India
May 11, 2025 9:34pm CST
So says Trump. He wants to get rid of immigrants Has come up with a new way - self deportation He has offered a free air ticket and some incentive How successful that will be is anyone's guess. Trump has forgotten America was built not just by Americans. What's your say on this You can read more on this here
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/05/05/dhs-announces-historic-travel-assistance-and-stipend-voluntary-self-deportation
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@marguicha (227774)
• Chile
12 May
The Americas (Iam South American) was mostly built by immigrants. My forefathers came from Germany, Spain, Italy, Croatia and Peru as far as I know. That mix could not have happened elsewhere. And I´m proud of it.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
May be those who have obtained US citizenship are called Ameircans?
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@jstory07 (144984)
• Roseburg, Oregon
12 May
Trump is prejudice and want everyone who is not his race out of the States which is just wrong.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
People will not take this lying down
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@rsa101 (38949)
• Philippines
12 May
At one point in history, all Americans—except for Native American Indians—were immigrants. The United States was built by people who came from different parts of the world seeking better lives, freedom, and opportunity. If someone insists that all immigrants should leave, then by that logic, they too would have to go, since their ancestors were not originally from the land. The only people who can truly claim to be the original inhabitants of America are the Native American tribes. If fairness and historical truth were the basis, then the land would rightfully belong to them more than anyone else. It’s a reminder that the strength of America lies in its diversity and immigrant roots—not in exclusion.
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@rsa101 (38949)
• Philippines
12 May
@allknowing That is true; it is indeed challenging to determine who should draw the line and define distinctions between individuals.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
The question is who decides who is legal and who is not . Records can be messed with. You are right when you say Native Americans are the real Americans They stand nowhere, sadly
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@jaylar (1665)
• Kingston, Jamaica
12 May
you are correct.
@LadyDuck (478255)
• Italy
13 May
Italy has a very serious problem with illegal immigrants. The Government is very happy to welcome those who come "legally" to work, stay here and pay taxes, but the government also plans to deport the illegal.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
Looks like the former US Government did not do anything in this direction
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@LadyDuck (478255)
• Italy
13 May
@allknowing - Illegal immigrants are a problem. They often become victims of "gangs" who send them to do illegal things.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
12 May
President Trump wants to deport immigrants who are in this country illegally, not those who came here the legal and correct way.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
The question is will that be done justly Who decides who is legal and who is not ? Also what hopes does Trump have that illegal immigrants will volunteer?
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@porwest (102555)
• United States
12 May
@allknowing It is quite simple. Were you born here? No. Okay, how did you get here? We crossed the border. Bingo, you're illegal.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
@porwest Hope it is that simple
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@porwest (102555)
• United States
12 May
You have it wrong. Trump does not want to get rid of immigrants. He wants to get rid of ILLEGAL immigrants. BIG difference. ALMOST as big of a difference between customers in a store and shoplifters.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
The question is to define who is legal and who is not
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@porwest (102555)
• United States
13 May
@allknowing That has already been defined, for hundreds of years. We need no new definition. It hasn't changed in over a century. Someone who is legal is someone who is a natural citizen through birth, and those who followed the law and the procedures to become a citizen, who were granted citizenship by the United States government.
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@GardenGerty (164591)
• United States
12 May
I will guess that the only people who will take him up on his offer are the ones who wanted to leave anyway.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
You hit the nail on the head.
@psanasangma (7831)
• India
12 May
No idea what is going on with America... everyday news are flooding about them too!
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
Trump is showing his might
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@xander6464 (45284)
• Wapello, Iowa
12 May
The good thing is that Trump fails at almost everything he tries.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
Poor fellow
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@xander6464 (45284)
• Wapello, Iowa
13 May
@allknowing I feel sorry for him, too.
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@JESSY3236 (20716)
• United States
13 May
I agree. I think it's mostly because of the "fear" of immigrants take over America.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
Quite likely
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@JudyEv (357670)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 May
If I was able, I'd be leaving. Who wants to stay where they're not wanted.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
There would be many like you out there.
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• Northampton, England
13 May
His mental capacity is at best, questionable
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
Just because one gets a cirizenship they do not become Americans
@jaylar (1665)
• Kingston, Jamaica
12 May
America was inhabited by others before Europeans invaded. All Americans who are not of the indigenous people are migrants. Trump's father from Germany. Point is, Trump wants to get rid of all Hispanics .. he hates them... and guess what? Many voted for him!
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
I do not think he will succeed.
@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
@jaylar There could be mass resistance.
@jaylar (1665)
• Kingston, Jamaica
12 May
@allknowing he will... Americans are racist and anti-anyone who isn't of their breed.
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12 May
Free Air Tickets. But who in the right mind would want to leave the Land of the Free if they were there legally. Trumps mother was Scottish.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
The queastion here is how correct will the separation be between those legal and illegal immigrants. Also the moment one gets citizenship they become Americans - some logic
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
@Ineeddentures Atleast there is one who has some heart for Trump; (lol)
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12 May
@allknowing Well the illegals won't have a cause to appeal it. And those legal who choose the free air ticket want it. To be fair he has had worse ideas than this
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@RasmaSandra (86648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 May
A lot of Americans have different ancestry and are not full Americans, We once were the land of the brave and the free, All that is changing,
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
Let's see what the final definition is
@Fleura (31970)
• United Kingdom
12 May
Almost all 'Americans' are immigrants or the descendants of immigrants, apart from the Native Americans - and I haven't noticed that Trump is particularly supportive of them. Is Trump going to deport himself? His ancestry is Scots/ German and of course is wife is Slovenian.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
12 May
There was a comment made here that he is deporting illegal migrants How thatis going to be determined is yet another question
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@Shiva49 (27385)
• Singapore
12 May
They were advising others to give asylum to the deserving. Now their yardsticks have changed. At times when it hits home, then we act differently. Usually it happens to individuals.
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@allknowing (148940)
• India
13 May
That is how humans behave. Rules are made for others.
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