Comment on The USA prided itself on a nation of immigrant, heck even the Statue of Liberty says it. When did immigrants (US citizens from the old world) become anti immigrant and why?

• NABDad@lemmy.world ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  I think how generally “burning bridges” is used refers to not leaving yourself a way out. However in this case we’re talking about not leaving others a way in.

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  • blarghly@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Yeah, burning bridges refers to, like, telling all your coworkers to go fuck themselves when you leave a job.

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• lemmyng@piefed.ca ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  The English version is "I got mine, fuck you."

  Also applies to immigrant minorities who them vote conservative to keep other immigrants out.

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