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I just hope they realize they are stealing jobs.... I haven't been employed in years and everywhere I go its Indian people... Can't even get a job at mc donalds....
I just hope they realize they are stealing jobs.... I haven't been employed in years and everywhere I go its Indian people... Can't even get a job at mc donalds....
First-person account of unemployment attributed to immigrant job competition, particularly Indian workers.
LEGIT_G4MEZ Feb 3, 2026
I’m from the USA & I know someone that works for a world 🌎 know company that made their employees train these people to do their jobs that they could’ve taken USA college grads to …
I’m from the USA & I know someone that works for a world 🌎 know company that made their employees train these people to do their jobs that they could’ve taken USA college grads to do but the company trained them because they pay them less money 🤬disgusting 🤬
Anecdotal account of wage suppression through immigrant hiring practices, framing immigration as economically harmful to domestic workers.
chrissy0078 Feb 24, 2026
If you do not have coverage from your company you have to pay but refugees get free
If you do not have coverage from your company you have to pay but refugees get free
Compares healthcare coverage disparities between citizens and refugees, framing immigration as an economic fairness issue.
gitanjalisimon-rasiah16 Feb 27, 2026
Canada complaining about tarrifs when they’ve had tarrifs on USA for YEARS! Why is it fair for Canada to have tarrifs on USA and as soon as USA puts tarrifs on Canada Canada is the …
Canada complaining about tarrifs when they’ve had tarrifs on USA for YEARS! Why is it fair for Canada to have tarrifs on USA and as soon as USA puts tarrifs on Canada Canada is the victim??? ? laugh my ass off. Canada you are NOT the victim!!! Tarrifs will effect your country the most.
Argues about tariff fairness and economic impact, comparing Canada's historical tariffs to current US tariffs to dispute victim status.
@Heathermariieee Mar 4, 2025
Trump and musk dont care because they dont feel the pain at the pump or grocery store. It hurts the people that live paycheck to paycheck that have mortgages and rent. So, trump and musk, …
Trump and musk dont care because they dont feel the pain at the pump or grocery store. It hurts the people that live paycheck to paycheck that have mortgages and rent. So, trump and musk, who are billionairs, dont care
Argues that wealthy leaders don't experience economic hardship affecting working-class people with mortgages and rent.
@MeOmny Mar 4, 2025
How much did they cost us in free benefits before they left? Should be zero government benefits unless you are a citizen.
How much did they cost us in free benefits before they left? Should be zero government benefits unless you are a citizen.
Questions government spending on benefits for non-citizens, framing immigration through fiscal responsibility concerns.
DanSmith-xj3cr Dec 27, 2025
United States will take parody with Canada as far as tariffs are concerned. We just want fair trade. The deals signed by United States were bad deals. We just want fair and even trade. We …
United States will take parody with Canada as far as tariffs are concerned. We just want fair trade. The deals signed by United States were bad deals. We just want fair and even trade. We will be back to normal soon as we make tariffs equal on both sides. We love Canadians, we just want even tariffs. Peace out
Focuses on tariffs and trade fairness as the core issue, framing the dispute as economic rather than hostile.
@bruceyoung565 Mar 4, 2025
A lot of immigrants who had skills in demand, after 5, 10 years decided to go back where they came from due to cost of living vs income. Housing for example in Canada is steep. …
A lot of immigrants who had skills in demand, after 5, 10 years decided to go back where they came from due to cost of living vs income. Housing for example in Canada is steep. Some left for USA, better pay, lower housing costs. Those that do not have skills in demand, having a job, it's pay is worth the cost of living pain.
Analyzes economic factors (housing costs, wages, cost of living) driving immigrant retention and departure decisions in Canada.
ZebraAfrica Feb 16, 2026
Indians are the only Net Positive immigrant community in the world.. Indians are 1% of the U.S. but they pay over 10% of the taxes paid to the IRS..
Indians are the only Net Positive immigrant community in the world.. Indians are 1% of the U.S. but they pay over 10% of the taxes paid to the IRS..
Claims Indians are economically beneficial (tax contribution) while asserting their superiority as an immigrant group.
MMX-fh5tn Jan 27, 2026
He is going to Bankrupt America
He is going to Bankrupt America
Makes a claim about economic consequences (bankruptcy) of Trump's policies on the American economy.
@jamiehill9137 Mar 4, 2025
Congrats to all you who thought Trump would somehow not fumble this. Max pain incoming for so many not just in the US, but the world!
Congrats to all you who thought Trump would somehow not fumble this. Max pain incoming for so many not just in the US, but the world!
Warns of severe economic consequences ('max pain') from Trump's tariff policy affecting multiple countries.
@bluetoughguy Mar 4, 2025
Isolated cases of unlicensed driving shouldn't overshadow the facts: South Asians make up nearly 1 in 4 truckers across Canada. This community isn't just 'participating' in the sector—they are running it and keeping the country’s …
Isolated cases of unlicensed driving shouldn't overshadow the facts: South Asians make up nearly 1 in 4 truckers across Canada. This community isn't just 'participating' in the sector—they are running it and keeping the country’s shelves stocked
Defends South Asian immigrants' economic contribution to trucking and supply chains with statistical framing.
lalitjeevanlalkohli2334 Jan 27, 2026
Financial difficulties isn’t new but it’s worse than ever. Bringing too many immigrants at once isn’t positive for anybody.
Financial difficulties isn’t new but it’s worse than ever. Bringing too many immigrants at once isn’t positive for anybody.
Focuses on financial difficulties and economic impact of immigration volume, framed as a policy concern.
carlagarrett8584 Feb 19, 2026
The problem I have is you let a totally different culture get to go to your country and roll out the red carpet with free housing, food stamps etc while your citizens struggle to get …
The problem I have is you let a totally different culture get to go to your country and roll out the red carpet with free housing, food stamps etc while your citizens struggle to get by. It’s a slap in the face
Frames immigration as an economic injustice, arguing that resources given to immigrants are unfairly withheld from struggling citizens.
JH-vb1wo Jan 27, 2026
Deportations are cheaper than hotel rooms
Deportations are cheaper than hotel rooms
Makes a cost-benefit argument that deportations are more economically efficient than housing immigrants in hotels.
forestranger1 Dec 29, 2025
SLASHED!!! From 395,000 new wards of the state to 380,000, all paid for by "middle class" taxpayers, who increasingly aren't. Canada is cooked.
SLASHED!!! From 395,000 new wards of the state to 380,000, all paid for by "middle class" taxpayers, who increasingly aren't. Canada is cooked.
Focuses on fiscal burden of immigration on taxpayers and economic sustainability concerns.
sylvansmyth Jan 3, 2026
*ITs your kids futures folks* CANADA is badly in debt with ZERO to show for it MINUS double the population
*ITs your kids futures folks* CANADA is badly in debt with ZERO to show for it MINUS double the population
Expresses concern about Canada's debt and population growth as economic problems affecting future generations, combining fiscal anxiety with demographic concern.
timedmonds3 Dec 30, 2025
So we paid to bring g them here. Then paid to house and feed them. Now we are paying to send them home. This is moronic.
So we paid to bring g them here. Then paid to house and feed them. Now we are paying to send them home. This is moronic.
Critiques the financial inefficiency of immigration policy through enumeration of government spending across the immigration lifecycle.
sampirro6625 Dec 31, 2025
400 a week isn't anywhere close enough. Should be 10x that.
400 a week isn't anywhere close enough. Should be 10x that.
Argues that financial support ($400/week) is insufficient, focusing on economic adequacy.
xbox360fan1956 Dec 25, 2025
Would be wonderful if true. The illegals cost more if let in the country. I'm all for my tax money to be spent on removing them from the country.
Would be wonderful if true. The illegals cost more if let in the country. I'm all for my tax money to be spent on removing them from the country.
Focuses on cost of undocumented immigrants and tax spending, framed as economic concern with implicit policy position on deportation.
ImpalerVlad Dec 25, 2025
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