Comedian Samantha Bee teaches a group of Syrian refugees words and phrases they’ll need while living in America – until Republican anti-immigration Candidates rear their ugly heads!
Sam intended to teach the receptive group some phrases they won’t learn in a standard English class. To become fully American the group will surely need to know how to use phrases like “I can’t have gluten” and “Netflix and Chill.” I presume ordering at a Starbucks is reserved for the graduating class, as it can be quite challenging even for a native.
Most Americans have been welcoming to the victims of torture and tragedy; but a quick look at the Republican front-runners shows a different side of America. As the campaign goes on, candidates are escalating their restrictions on immigrants to the point that most now promise that there will be ‘NO immigrants when I’m president!’ This is hugely ironic coming particularly from the mouths of Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. I can’t help but feel that the terrorists are feeling quite smug as if they’ve accomplished their goals.
The refugees are eager to assimilate, and their dreams may seem simple to us. The woman pictured expressed a desire to go to Florida – on purpose. She quickly added her most treasured desire to stand by the White House and have a photo taken.
She could be a spy!