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Stop talking about the Hispanics for a moment — what about Asian-Americans?
PJ Media ^ | November 9, 2012 | David P. Goldman

Posted on 11/10/2012 12:13:30 AM PST by JerseyanExile

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To: skeeter

You’re right, I’d forgotten about that—very common to bring elderly parents over and get government payments, healthcare, etc. for them.


41 posted on 11/11/2012 12:03:14 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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I interact with Asian-Americans very frequently...

Many Asian-Americans receive public assistance...Many senior citizens, who immigrated legally from Asia, get Supplemental Security Assistance. They didn’t put in any money in Social Security because they didn’t work in US. But, they still get SSA. Those senior citizens know that Democrats are for more government benefits.

Black voters had a “special connection” to Obama because of his skin color. I think many Asian-Americans also felt a special connection to Obama...He is a member of a minority group. Thus, he will look out for other minorities like Asians as well...Many Asian-Americans believe that racism still is a big problem in America.

Many Asian language media outlets in US are liberal...They have no hesitation in promoting liberal agenda. They portray opposition to amnesty and Dream Act as anti-immigrant...Most of the time, they do not attempt to explain how illegal immigration is harmful. Don’t be surprised if many Asian-American voters, who are exposed to the liberal coverage of the Asian language media, support Democrats...

Have you ever heard of Asian-American Studies? It is same as Chicano Studies and African-American Studies. In an Asian-American Studies class, you would learn about the mistreatment of Asian immigrants by white people. Many Asian-Americans take that course in college.

Multiculturalism in education made many minorities resentful of whites. Many of them are attracted to Democratic Party which promises special programs for minorities. Multiculturalism has influenced many Asian-Americans as well, unfortunately.

Affirmative action in college admission hurt Asian-American applicants. However, many Asian-American “activists” are uncomfortable with calling for eliminating race as a factor in college admission. They want to maintain solidarity with Latino and black activists who like affirmative action in college admission.

I think GOP could get more Asian-American votes in places like CA...After all, there have been GOP Asian-American elected officials in CA. How to deal with illegal immigrants is a big issue. There are illegal immigrants from Asia after all.


42 posted on 11/11/2012 11:40:47 PM PST by L.A.Justice
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Agree completely. Many people still hold to a view of the asian immigrant of 30 or 40 years ago.

Things have changed, a) the democrats have succeeded in co-opting a large majority of their population with their 'free stuff' & victimology agendas, and b) todays asian immigrants aren't coming from places where there are cultural prohibitions against taking handouts, they're coming from regions where one is considered a fool if they do not grab all they can carry.

43 posted on 11/12/2012 6:07:29 AM PST by skeeter
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