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"given2fly23">This is what their rhetoric is turning our country into...

Sharareh Delara Drury
December 7 at 8:02pm · Chicago, IL ·

Today. On a crowded bus. On Michigan Avenue. On my way home from a great job in a city in a diverse country that I was born in.

A man screamed at me. Called me a sand ni**er. Told me I was the problem. That I need to get the fuck out of his country.

I may have been wearing my scarf higher on my head than usual because it was cold out. I may have somehow looked suspicious listening to Spotify. I am half Iranian, so maybe it was my skin or my eyes.

But 5 minutes of this at least went on with no one doing anything. Me telling him calmly to back off. Me telling him I would call the cops and me trying to get my gloves off to dial.

Then this man spits at me. A man in a suit and tie. Like anyone else I'd see. He spits at me and looks at me with these regular eyes now filled with anger and tells me to get the fuck off the bus, do what I'm told, because this isn't my country. This isn't my place.

That's when I screamed at the top of my lungs for him to back off. That's when people decided to maybe help and tell him to stop. That got the attention of the bus driver to kick him out.

I'm home now in my nice apartment in a nice part of Chicago with my fiancé and my cat. Sitting in a room looking out at the lights of other apartments. Wondering how many others out there got screamed at and told today this isn't their country, that they're worthless somehow, that they don't matter. How many?

My father was in the World Trade Center on 9/11 and survived. Days and weeks and years after that horrible day, I have been told somehow me or my mother's family are the cause, that we are evil and going to Hell. That Iranians, that Middle Eastern people, that Muslims are less than human.

I am a mixture like so many in this country today.

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts. It's one of the most patriotic cities in America. My ancestor Hugh Drury is buried in the oldest graveyard in Boston, and he helped contribute to the building blocks of what would become the United States of America.

And yes I'm also Iranian. My mother's family came here to seek incredible opportunities and they found them. They've become doctors and entrepreneurs and athletes and writers and singers.

I have family who are Muslim.
have family who are Catholic.
I have family who enjoy laughing and talking and dancing and drinking till they're silly.

And I am American. and this is my country. I do belong here. My roots are planted here.

I'm here and I belong. I won't get off the bus.



Seems like it`s Huffington Post Propaganda.

dignin

^^^Yeah, it's so far fetched that a thing like that could happen.

brianlux

corduroykelly said:

eddiec said:

corduroykelly said:

I don't know what that even means. This is not my country. Just ask President Obama for more free shit that way it will feel more like yours.

Ted Cruz just said this: 'But I'll tell you, you know who I'm concerned about? I'm concerned about the single mom waiting tables right now, who for seven years of the Obama economy has been trapped in stagnation. Her wages have been stagnating. It's harder and harder to make ends meet.'

So what free shit are you talking about?

Food stamps, welfare and disability all up over 300% under President Obama, free cell phone programs, Obama Care free for some people on the backs of the middle class. Now let me guess you're going to blame someone else for all of the free hand outs he gives but before you do know this during the great depression the percentage of people on welfare and food stamps was lower than under President Obama. You do know he bailed out wall street too right. What free shit? Give me a break.

I imagine many of the 1% really get off on this kind of statement. They must be thinking, "Good! Let those commoners fuss over the scraps while we keep scooping up the lion's share!" They've got us right where they want us- at each others throats.

rgambs

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

Zod said:

Why don't you guys all get republican party memberships so you can at least make sure he doesn't win at the primaries? defect from the party after the vote?

Hopefully things turn out ok for you guys. Here in Canada it feels like a breath of fresh air after the last election. Our last P.M. seemed to have tunnel vision and didn't seem to embrace many of the things we identify as Canadian. Our new P.M. seems a little old school Canadian. The only problem so far is the amount of people asking for money is insane. At some point he's going to learn how to say no

That's what's going on here with President Obama everyone wants more free shit. Change won't come from Hillary Clinton. It's more of the same.

Far, far better than the change Trump would bring. He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

How has he embarrassed you?

How hasn't he? He has zero class. The way he acts, he wouldnt be allowed to sit at the adults table in my family. My 3 year old niece has better control of her mouth, better manners than Trump.

corduroykelly

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

Zod said:

Why don't you guys all get republican party memberships so you can at least make sure he doesn't win at the primaries? defect from the party after the vote?

Hopefully things turn out ok for you guys. Here in Canada it feels like a breath of fresh air after the last election. Our last P.M. seemed to have tunnel vision and didn't seem to embrace many of the things we identify as Canadian. Our new P.M. seems a little old school Canadian. The only problem so far is the amount of people asking for money is insane. At some point he's going to learn how to say no

That's what's going on here with President Obama everyone wants more free shit. Change won't come from Hillary Clinton. It's more of the same.

Far, far better than the change Trump would bring. He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

How has he embarrassed you?

How hasn't he? He has zero class. The way he acts, he wouldnt be allowed to sit at the adults table in my family. My 3 year old niece has better control of her mouth, better manners than Trump.

So give an example.

corduroykelly

brianlux said:

corduroykelly said:

eddiec said:

corduroykelly said:

I don't know what that even means. This is not my country. Just ask President Obama for more free shit that way it will feel more like yours.

Ted Cruz just said this: 'But I'll tell you, you know who I'm concerned about? I'm concerned about the single mom waiting tables right now, who for seven years of the Obama economy has been trapped in stagnation. Her wages have been stagnating. It's harder and harder to make ends meet.'

So what free shit are you talking about?

Food stamps, welfare and disability all up over 300% under President Obama, free cell phone programs, Obama Care free for some people on the backs of the middle class. Now let me guess you're going to blame someone else for all of the free hand outs he gives but before you do know this during the great depression the percentage of people on welfare and food stamps was lower than under President Obama. You do know he bailed out wall street too right. What free shit? Give me a break.

I imagine many of the 1% really get off on this kind of statement. They must be thinking, "Good! Let those commoners fuss over the scraps while we keep scooping up the lion's share!" They've got us right where they want us- at each others throats.

What do the 1% have to do with all of the hand outs? Nobody I know is a 1%er. We work.

brianlux

corduroykelly said:

brianlux said:

corduroykelly said:

eddiec said:

corduroykelly said:

I don't know what that even means. This is not my country. Just ask President Obama for more free shit that way it will feel more like yours.

Ted Cruz just said this: 'But I'll tell you, you know who I'm concerned about? I'm concerned about the single mom waiting tables right now, who for seven years of the Obama economy has been trapped in stagnation. Her wages have been stagnating. It's harder and harder to make ends meet.'

So what free shit are you talking about?

Food stamps, welfare and disability all up over 300% under President Obama, free cell phone programs, Obama Care free for some people on the backs of the middle class. Now let me guess you're going to blame someone else for all of the free hand outs he gives but before you do know this during the great depression the percentage of people on welfare and food stamps was lower than under President Obama. You do know he bailed out wall street too right. What free shit? Give me a break.

I imagine many of the 1% really get off on this kind of statement. They must be thinking, "Good! Let those commoners fuss over the scraps while we keep scooping up the lion's share!" They've got us right where they want us- at each others throats.

What do the 1% have to do with all of the hand outs? Nobody I know is a 1%er. We work.

Not me, man. I'm Freddy Freeloader and I want everything given to me. Hand it Over!

rgambs

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

Zod said:

Why don't you guys all get republican party memberships so you can at least make sure he doesn't win at the primaries? defect from the party after the vote?

Hopefully things turn out ok for you guys. Here in Canada it feels like a breath of fresh air after the last election. Our last P.M. seemed to have tunnel vision and didn't seem to embrace many of the things we identify as Canadian. Our new P.M. seems a little old school Canadian. The only problem so far is the amount of people asking for money is insane. At some point he's going to learn how to say no

That's what's going on here with President Obama everyone wants more free shit. Change won't come from Hillary Clinton. It's more of the same.

Far, far better than the change Trump would bring. He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

How has he embarrassed you?

How hasn't he? He has zero class. The way he acts, he wouldnt be allowed to sit at the adults table in my family. My 3 year old niece has better control of her mouth, better manners than Trump.

So give an example.

He wouldn't be able to post on these boards. Personal insults are off-limits. He would be banned for telling someone they were bleeding from their whatever, or for calling everyone who disagrees with him a dummy.

muskydan

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

Zod said:

Why don't you guys all get republican party memberships so you can at least make sure he doesn't win at the primaries? defect from the party after the vote?

Hopefully things turn out ok for you guys. Here in Canada it feels like a breath of fresh air after the last election. Our last P.M. seemed to have tunnel vision and didn't seem to embrace many of the things we identify as Canadian. Our new P.M. seems a little old school Canadian. The only problem so far is the amount of people asking for money is insane. At some point he's going to learn how to say no

That's what's going on here with President Obama everyone wants more free shit. Change won't come from Hillary Clinton. It's more of the same.

Far, far better than the change Trump would bring. He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

How has he embarrassed you?

How hasn't he? He has zero class. The way he acts, he wouldnt be allowed to sit at the adults table in my family. My 3 year old niece has better control of her mouth, better manners than Trump.

So give an example.

He wouldn't be able to post on these boards. Personal insults are off-limits. He would be banned for telling someone they were bleeding from their whatever, or for calling everyone who disagrees with him a dummy.

With that reasoning Obummer would be banned from these boards as well since he offends me and all wise tax paying Americans everyday that pussy ass phony is in office,

rgambs

muskydan said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

Zod said:

Why don't you guys all get republican party memberships so you can at least make sure he doesn't win at the primaries? defect from the party after the vote?

Hopefully things turn out ok for you guys. Here in Canada it feels like a breath of fresh air after the last election. Our last P.M. seemed to have tunnel vision and didn't seem to embrace many of the things we identify as Canadian. Our new P.M. seems a little old school Canadian. The only problem so far is the amount of people asking for money is insane. At some point he's going to learn how to say no

That's what's going on here with President Obama everyone wants more free shit. Change won't come from Hillary Clinton. It's more of the same.

Far, far better than the change Trump would bring. He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

How has he embarrassed you?

How hasn't he? He has zero class. The way he acts, he wouldnt be allowed to sit at the adults table in my family. My 3 year old niece has better control of her mouth, better manners than Trump.

So give an example.

He wouldn't be able to post on these boards. Personal insults are off-limits. He would be banned for telling someone they were bleeding from their whatever, or for calling everyone who disagrees with him a dummy.

With that reasoning Obummer would be banned from these boards as well since he offends me and all wise tax paying Americans everyday that pussy ass phony is in office,

Hahaha you are a trip.

mickeyrat

rgambs said:

given2fly23 said:

rgambs said:

He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

Hard to figure out whether he is more embarrassing or his supporters. At least he is the puppet master.

A good point. He's holding up a mirror and the only thing reflecting back is...I dunno...like an infected armpit hair...or maybe an extreme close-up of a snotty nose.

Weeping pustule on an unwashed crusty hairy asshole

corduroykelly

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

Zod said:

Why don't you guys all get republican party memberships so you can at least make sure he doesn't win at the primaries? defect from the party after the vote?

Hopefully things turn out ok for you guys. Here in Canada it feels like a breath of fresh air after the last election. Our last P.M. seemed to have tunnel vision and didn't seem to embrace many of the things we identify as Canadian. Our new P.M. seems a little old school Canadian. The only problem so far is the amount of people asking for money is insane. At some point he's going to learn how to say no

That's what's going on here with President Obama everyone wants more free shit. Change won't come from Hillary Clinton. It's more of the same.

Far, far better than the change Trump would bring. He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

How has he embarrassed you?

How hasn't he? He has zero class. The way he acts, he wouldnt be allowed to sit at the adults table in my family. My 3 year old niece has better control of her mouth, better manners than Trump.

So give an example.

He wouldn't be able to post on these boards. Personal insults are off-limits. He would be banned for telling someone they were bleeding from their whatever, or for calling everyone who disagrees with him a dummy.

How does that embarrass you? You don't know him personally. Him being banned from this board doesn't say much. Some people he calls dumb are dumb.

oceaninmyeyes

given2fly23 said:

This is what their rhetoric is turning our country into...

Sharareh Delara Drury
December 7 at 8:02pm · Chicago, IL ·

Today. On a crowded bus. On Michigan Avenue. On my way home from a great job in a city in a diverse country that I was born in.

A man screamed at me. Called me a sand ni**er. Told me I was the problem. That I need to get the fuck out of his country.

I may have been wearing my scarf higher on my head than usual because it was cold out. I may have somehow looked suspicious listening to Spotify. I am half Iranian, so maybe it was my skin or my eyes.

But 5 minutes of this at least went on with no one doing anything. Me telling him calmly to back off. Me telling him I would call the cops and me trying to get my gloves off to dial.

Then this man spits at me. A man in a suit and tie. Like anyone else I'd see. He spits at me and looks at me with these regular eyes now filled with anger and tells me to get the fuck off the bus, do what I'm told, because this isn't my country. This isn't my place.

That's when I screamed at the top of my lungs for him to back off. That's when people decided to maybe help and tell him to stop. That got the attention of the bus driver to kick him out.

I'm home now in my nice apartment in a nice part of Chicago with my fiancé and my cat. Sitting in a room looking out at the lights of other apartments. Wondering how many others out there got screamed at and told today this isn't their country, that they're worthless somehow, that they don't matter. How many?

My father was in the World Trade Center on 9/11 and survived. Days and weeks and years after that horrible day, I have been told somehow me or my mother's family are the cause, that we are evil and going to Hell. That Iranians, that Middle Eastern people, that Muslims are less than human.

I am a mixture like so many in this country today.

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts. It's one of the most patriotic cities in America. My ancestor Hugh Drury is buried in the oldest graveyard in Boston, and he helped contribute to the building blocks of what would become the United States of America.

And yes I'm also Iranian. My mother's family came here to seek incredible opportunities and they found them. They've become doctors and entrepreneurs and athletes and writers and singers.

I have family who are Muslim.
have family who are Catholic.
I have family who enjoy laughing and talking and dancing and drinking till they're silly.

And I am American. and this is my country. I do belong here. My roots are planted here.

I'm here and I belong. I won't get off the bus.

Wow! Shameful
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corduroykelly said:

corduroykelly said:

Food stamps, welfare and disability all up over 300% under President Obama, free cell phone programs, Obama Care free for some people on the backs of the middle class. Now let me guess you're going to blame someone else for all of the free hand outs he gives but before you do know this during the great depression the percentage of people on welfare and food stamps was lower than under President Obama. You do know he bailed out wall street too right. What free shit? give me a break.

Not meaning to poop in your punch, but Dubya bailed out the banks. http://www.pewresearch.org/daily-number/was-tarp-passed-under-bush-or-obama/

rgambs

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

Zod said:

Why don't you guys all get republican party memberships so you can at least make sure he doesn't win at the primaries? defect from the party after the vote?

Hopefully things turn out ok for you guys. Here in Canada it feels like a breath of fresh air after the last election. Our last P.M. seemed to have tunnel vision and didn't seem to embrace many of the things we identify as Canadian. Our new P.M. seems a little old school Canadian. The only problem so far is the amount of people asking for money is insane. At some point he's going to learn how to say no

That's what's going on here with President Obama everyone wants more free shit. Change won't come from Hillary Clinton. It's more of the same.

Far, far better than the change Trump would bring. He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

How has he embarrassed you?

How hasn't he? He has zero class. The way he acts, he wouldnt be allowed to sit at the adults table in my family. My 3 year old niece has better control of her mouth, better manners than Trump.

So give an example.

He wouldn't be able to post on these boards. Personal insults are off-limits. He would be banned for telling someone they were bleeding from their whatever, or for calling everyone who disagrees with him a dummy.

How does that embarrass you? You don't know him personally. Him being banned from this board doesn't say much. Some people he calls dumb are dumb.

Maybe I am expecting too much in wishing for a leader that is capable of controlling his mouth. I don't think so.
If you want to put a little Jerry Springer in the presidency, by all means, vote for Trump. You had better expect that mature people will think less of you for it though.

HesCalledDyer

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

rgambs said:

corduroykelly said:

Zod said:

Why don't you guys all get republican party memberships so you can at least make sure he doesn't win at the primaries? defect from the party after the vote?

Hopefully things turn out ok for you guys. Here in Canada it feels like a breath of fresh air after the last election. Our last P.M. seemed to have tunnel vision and didn't seem to embrace many of the things we identify as Canadian. Our new P.M. seems a little old school Canadian. The only problem so far is the amount of people asking for money is insane. At some point he's going to learn how to say no

That's what's going on here with President Obama everyone wants more free shit. Change won't come from Hillary Clinton. It's more of the same.

Far, far better than the change Trump would bring. He is becoming the biggest embarrassment America has to offer.

How has he embarrassed you?

How hasn't he? He has zero class. The way he acts, he wouldnt be allowed to sit at the adults table in my family. My 3 year old niece has better control of her mouth, better manners than Trump.

So give an example.

Just look at his Twitter replies. He's like a 12-year old child on Xbox live.

It's an embarrassment because he thinks he represents America and Americans. He's far from representing anything I want to be associated with our nation.