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SquattyLaHeron t1_j2rwz31 wrote

AAPI population Providence 6% but honestly since many are scholars connected to Brown RIC PC URI, they might not be voters. I don't think anything nefarious going on here. I am Asian American.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j2ryzjx wrote

Yeah, something could be the most diverse group so far, be incredibly representative of the larger population, yet still not include every single possible demographic. That doesn't make it not diverse.

Given the history of society and politics, the description "diverse" just means "not just a bunch of white men."

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leavingthecold OP t1_j2rz9h0 wrote

Take out the PI, never in my 30 plus years have I ever seen Pacific Islanders over here except the guys who played football for college or the NE Patriots.

I don't think anything nefarious either but I do think there is something going on with voter demographics. Some groups get the blind eye turned on immigration while others don't even get that opportunity.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j2s9naw wrote

In general, it is 100% true statement to say that the U.S. needs a lot more foreign immigration than we currently have and it definitely should not be focused on white european countries, like the last administration wanted.

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SquattyLaHeron t1_j2se4nn wrote

It was laughable when Former Guy said he wanted people to migrate from Norway. What Norwegian in their right mind would give up socialized healthcare, college, retirement, long term care, childbirth benefits, etc?

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j2sm9e8 wrote

I suppose if you’re Norwegian, but you hate other Norwegian people, food, and culture and just want to go to a Guy Fieri Branded restaurant every day, it’d make sense? That’s a very small niche tho

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leavingthecold OP t1_j2sqq0a wrote

It could be immigration from anywhere to be honest but let the numbers get closer and don't favor one group for another. Keep it equal across the board.

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tibbon t1_j2u1ma5 wrote

These are elected positions. How are you personally helping people from these backgrounds run for office and win?

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leavingthecold OP t1_j2x7qpy wrote

participating in the process for one , donating to whichever candidate aligns with my views however none this past election. Hence why I say throw someone in there for face value. There was an Asian girl who ran for city council in November I forget her name, why not put her on a special seat in the name of diversity hire.

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tibbon t1_j2z5bi0 wrote

How precisely do you think democracy works?

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