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The Truth about Immigration from the Global South

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Posted By: FlyRight, 5/1/2026 5:56:46 PM

For decades, discussions surrounding mass immigration into Western nations have largely been confined to two unproductive viewpoints. One perspective, which views culture as a superficial element and asserts the fundamental similarity of all human beings, suggests that immigrants primarily require sufficient time and opportunities to integrate. Conversely, the other attributes assimilation challenges to cultural values, patriarchal attitudes, or religious conservatism. Both approaches, however, exhibit an intellectual reluctance to delve deeper. What remains conspicuously absent from the prevailing discourse is an understanding rooted in developmental psychology and civilization theory. This framework offers significant explanatory power while avoiding genetic determinism and simplistic cultural explanations, yet it still presents genuinely uncomfortable truths.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: EQKimball 5/1/2026 8:02:00 PM (No. 2099576)
In the current war with Iran, we note that Iran's leaders lie with shameless abandon. It was the same in Iraq, where "Baghdad Bob" lied about events taking place on the streets below his rooftop commentaries. As a mediator with substantial experience with disputes involving Middle Eastern parties, usually on both sides, I have long come to realize that dissembling is simply a legitimate tactic that is anticipated by the parties (who amusingly each call each other liars). Westerners appreciate the legitimacy of deception in sports. For example, no quarterback could be expected to announce to the other team that, in the interest of transparency, the next play will be a pass to the right side of the field. Instead, he may fake a handoff and run the ball himself. Such deception is an admired part of the game. The problem for a Western society is that we expect all newcomers to play the game according to our rules. That works well enough when the newcomers are greatly outnumbered. The problem arises when they flood in without permission.
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Posted by FlyRight 5/1/2026 5:56:46 PM Post Reply
For decades, discussions surrounding mass immigration into Western nations have largely been confined to two unproductive viewpoints. One perspective, which views culture as a superficial element and asserts the fundamental similarity of all human beings, suggests that immigrants primarily require sufficient time and opportunities to integrate. Conversely, the other attributes assimilation challenges to cultural values, patriarchal attitudes, or religious conservatism. Both approaches, however, exhibit an intellectual reluctance to delve deeper. What remains conspicuously absent from the prevailing discourse is an understanding rooted in developmental psychology and civilization theory. This framework offers significant explanatory power while avoiding genetic determinism and simplistic cultural explanations, yet it still presents genuinely uncomfortable truths.
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