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My left wing brother in law was hit in the face with reality during his trip to Europe
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:17 pm
He posted this on his instagram and thought I'd share it with you all.
I know this is going to irritate some of my progressive friends and I consider myself a progressive, but I must document my first hand observations here in Paris. I noticed this in both Austria and Germany but as Paris is my favorite place on Earth I am dismayed considerably by what I have seen.
Frankly, some parts of Paris that once were vibrant, lively, seemingly safe and clean have become 100% SHITHOLES. It appears that the vast "immigrants," "refugees," or whatever they are called, find that they can establish "homes" with "make-do" tents, set up illegal sales tables(street sales requires permits, but that would require giving a shite and knowing French which, apparently, neither exists and neither is an interest or concern) with God knows what, and the most agregious of all, they appear to have no sense of decency, self-worth or hygiene. I'm talking about garbage, trash, human urine and feces abound. I'm talking about block after block and mile after mile. Most of this filth that I saw was in the Eastern part of the city on my trip from the train station to my hotel.
The Eastern portion being described, I also noticed considerable changes on the Champs Elysees--from the Arc de Triomphe to near the Place de la Concorde....Naturally, since the Presidential Palace is just off the Champs Elysees near the Place de la Concorde, the clean up of the filth is stricking.
From some of the people I spoke with at my friends of Bill W. meeting, they are all even more disgusted that I am and I've only been here two weeks. They offered that there is not readily solution--when a purge of the make-shift homes, illegal sales bizarres and the filth is made, these people just move to another seemingly accommodating area.
NOW, from having seen this first hand and only two days of it, I understand FULLY the vote for Brexit---the UK wants control over their immigration laws which they don't have as a member of the EU.
The EU needs to take action---swift action to address this crisis--yes, it is a crisis for the immigrants as well as for the tax paying citizens of France and the remainder of the EU. Without action, more EU member states are going to exit, the EU will fail and along with it, if not before, the Euro.
I still love Paris. It is still my favorite place on Earth. I am greatly bothered by what is happening.
I know this is going to irritate some of my progressive friends and I consider myself a progressive, but I must document my first hand observations here in Paris. I noticed this in both Austria and Germany but as Paris is my favorite place on Earth I am dismayed considerably by what I have seen.
Frankly, some parts of Paris that once were vibrant, lively, seemingly safe and clean have become 100% SHITHOLES. It appears that the vast "immigrants," "refugees," or whatever they are called, find that they can establish "homes" with "make-do" tents, set up illegal sales tables(street sales requires permits, but that would require giving a shite and knowing French which, apparently, neither exists and neither is an interest or concern) with God knows what, and the most agregious of all, they appear to have no sense of decency, self-worth or hygiene. I'm talking about garbage, trash, human urine and feces abound. I'm talking about block after block and mile after mile. Most of this filth that I saw was in the Eastern part of the city on my trip from the train station to my hotel.
The Eastern portion being described, I also noticed considerable changes on the Champs Elysees--from the Arc de Triomphe to near the Place de la Concorde....Naturally, since the Presidential Palace is just off the Champs Elysees near the Place de la Concorde, the clean up of the filth is stricking.
From some of the people I spoke with at my friends of Bill W. meeting, they are all even more disgusted that I am and I've only been here two weeks. They offered that there is not readily solution--when a purge of the make-shift homes, illegal sales bizarres and the filth is made, these people just move to another seemingly accommodating area.
NOW, from having seen this first hand and only two days of it, I understand FULLY the vote for Brexit---the UK wants control over their immigration laws which they don't have as a member of the EU.
The EU needs to take action---swift action to address this crisis--yes, it is a crisis for the immigrants as well as for the tax paying citizens of France and the remainder of the EU. Without action, more EU member states are going to exit, the EU will fail and along with it, if not before, the Euro.
I still love Paris. It is still my favorite place on Earth. I am greatly bothered by what is happening.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:22 pm to Groovie
Same thing is happening in Italy
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:23 pm to Groovie
Tell him to quit bitching and not vote democrat next election.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:25 pm to Groovie
I think my next international trips will be to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, and Ljubljana.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:27 pm to Groovie
Alls well in europe- olddawg26
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:27 pm to Groovie
Tell your BIL that he is a pussy and posting on instagram to his liberal friends doesn't mean shite. Thanks for posting though, funny that reality has set in for him.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:30 pm to Abadeebadaba
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Tell your BIL that he is a pussy and posting on instagram to his liberal friends doesn't mean shite.
No I don't think so. He's a good hard working dude that just so happens to have crazy political views.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:44 pm to Groovie
It's a classic case of the Progressive mindset. Their ideology is based on emotion, a fantasy land per se. They have good intentions (I truly believe that), but it is not based on reality. Once reality slaps them in the face their tune changes quickly.
Present them with statistics and facts, and they shy away from debate or just call you racist and hateful.
Present them with statistics and facts, and they shy away from debate or just call you racist and hateful.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:49 pm to Groovie
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set up illegal sales tables(street sales requires permits, but that would require giving a shite and knowing French which, apparently, neither exists and neither is an interest or concern)
This is happening here with Mexicans, too.
Getting something as accepted as a food-service permit has been routinely ignored by these sidewalk food vendors. Gambling parlors are operating without paying taxes. Alcohol is being purchased at retailers, then sold again at Mexican nightclubs (avoiding taxes and TABC inspections). And of course, the Mexicans are selling heroin in New Hampshire (no taxes).
The race card will be played and people in power will turn their heads (again).
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:49 pm to Groovie
quote:you seem very naive.
He's a good hard working dude that just so happens to have crazy political views.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:51 pm to Groovie
The answer is simple: stop bombing their countries. No bombing, no refugees.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:52 pm to Groovie
His name was [insert Groovie's BIL's name here].
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:53 pm to Groovie
So has this changed his stance on illegals coming to the US?
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:56 pm to Aubie Spr96
There is no fricking way you're this stupid.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:56 pm to Aubie Spr96
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The answer is simple: stop bombing their countries. No bombing, no refugees.
In some cases, many of the refugees are coming from countries that are not being bombed, but are claiming backgrounds from places that are undergoing turmoil. They hear about the wonderful benefits being given to refugees, and are more than keen to take advantage of them.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:59 pm to Groovie
My wife teaches a class in Paris every few years. She said that it is much like every other big city just older and "the cops walk around with machines guns".
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 4:00 pm
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