[Clemenza]

The first generation never becomes American. None of my great grandparents ever became "American", although they came here to take advantage of the opportunities this country provides, with no desire to overthrow the existing order.

Its the second and third generations that effectively become Americans, just simply by living and breathing the experience everyday of their lives. Their parents/grandparents, however, never truly lose their old world ways.

Besides, if you were an urbanized educated Indian/Korean/Russian/Argentinean, etc., would you REALLY want to assimilate into NASCAR nation?

[durasell]

Assimilation patterns are different today than when your grandparents probably arrived.

[Old Professer]

Substantiate, please; tautologies are sophomoric.

[Altura Ct.]

“Besides, if you were an urbanized educated Indian/Korean/Russian/Argentinean, etc., would you REALLY want to assimilate into NASCAR nation?”

NASCAR nation? If their cultures are so great then why would they want to live here? If on the other hand they are parasites and only here for what they can get all the while disdaining the “NASCAR nation” then why would we want them in America?