Trump was right

[Big_Japan]

Originally Posted by Lune [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I really think it comes down to whether you believe one culture can be better than another.

I know it's in vogue right now among young people to believe in cultural relativism, that cultures are only different, not better or worse, and that we should blame whitey for the way Africa, South America, etc turned out, and that having a multicultural society adds something. I think that's patently false, and it represents a woeful inability to critically assess history and anthropology.

Culture is the single strongest determinant behind how well you prosper in modern society. Some cultures tend to be more conducive to better performance than others (Jews, Chinese, Vietnamese diaspora, Northern Europeans). It isn't about your 'race', the color of your skin, or any of that nonsense. It's about the deeply ingrained set of beliefs, behaviors, values, and cognitions that characterize your upbringing and the way you navigate your life and your community.

I like my culture. I generally like the way we do things here in the United States. I have no problem with immigrants, only as long as they eventually assimilate. I don't want the contribution of Mexican immigrants to be that California becomes more like Mexico. Now, there are other barriers to assimilation, including racism and economic/informal segregation, but that's another discussion.

Dats rayciss.