Posted on 08/10/2016 12:31:29 AM PDT by blueplum
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Donald Trump's characterization of Somalis as dangerous and a drag on resources could undo years of work that they have done to establish themselves in the country's whitest state, Somali residents said Friday.
Trump told a packed audience in Portland on Thursday that Maine is a "major destination" for Somali refugees and that they're coming from some of the "most dangerous" places. All told, about 10,000 Somalis lives in Portland and Lewiston, Maine's largest cities. [snip] On Friday afternoon, Somali organizers held a rally on the steps of City Hall to respond to Trump. One read a statement from Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, that called Trump's comments "disparaging" and "unhelpful."
Portland resident and immigrant organizer Pious Ali, originally from Ghana, said before the meeting that "an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us as a community."
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AMEN!! NO WELFARE OF ANY KIND EXCEPT by Charities!! Only problem is that OUR TAX MONEY is GIVEN to these Charities to give to IMMIGRANTS!!!
Actions Matter - often more so then words.
Very unhappy if that is the case. I always assumed charities operated on individual donations.
Charity missions should go overseas and not import charity cases for their own convenience. Also our pols and other citizens need to be reminded that the government is not a private charity for their own raiding and serving of the world - globalism is a form of imperialism designed to create equal poverty among those not chosen or born to be an elite
If the Somalis don’t like it, then GTFO!
Pious Ali - an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.
Works for me - works both ways.
Agree with everything you said.
It is time for Followers of Trump to stand up and be heard loudly.
I’m ready to do a lot more than that.
I’m reaching my boiling point.
The Sicilian pot is gonna explode and I’m ready to dance.
#### the mister nice guys crap.
We want Trump to be tough but none of us want to get dirty.
That’s not how it works.
Or are we gonna play the gentleman loser again?
How did they “strike” back? Did they down a Blackhawk? Pirate a freighter? Or just complaining?
Black muslim Rage Boys threaten violence if anyone calls them violent!
Same as the butchers in Belgium, France, etc.
Somali refugees in Maine carry bags of freebies. Figure fifty
Democrat votes when the tribe's multiple identities go to the polls.
The Royal Idiot is having a good laugh over his little joke.
You all know that all these “refugee resettlement” programs are a war on whites, don’t you? It is plain and simple. They want us out of the way to achieve their new world order between masters and slaves. It’s really that simple, whitey. They want you DEAD.
The South African model is what they are shooting for. White enclaves sprinkled over a brown landscape.
You are 100% correct
Biggest one is the Catholic church!
The Somalis ended up in Maine, specifically in Lewiston, after a great hunt across the US looking for the best the welfare benefits.
Can’t think of anyone that deserves ‘em more.
And they ARE a drag on resources and a danger to the locals.
Yeah, and I notice that they are not giving the complete quote in context and just cherry-picking a few words.
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