umbertino Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Surely any person going to work outside their country is an expatriate? But no, the word exclusively applies to white people Mawuna Remarque Koutonin Friday 13 March 2015 10.52 GMT Expats or migrants? Photograph: Alamy https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2015/mar/13/white-people-expats-immigrants-migration 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Because we kicked everybody's AZZ. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 ***/// Is that kommie UMBE trying to start another fake race war....? It's a New Year, UMBERTINO -- knock it off with this merda comunista ! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caye98 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 11 hours ago, umbertino said: Surely any person going to work outside their country is an expatriate? But no, the word exclusively applies to white people Mawuna Remarque Koutonin Friday 13 March 2015 10.52 GMT Expats or migrants? Photograph: Alamy https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2015/mar/13/white-people-expats-immigrants-migration I disagree that the term Expat exclusively applies to "white" people. Perhaps the key word is WORK - I believe the overwhelming number of Expats (certainly the many I know) come with their own financial means, and most often retain their US citizenship. Immigrants on the other hand typically move/relocate in order to create a better life for themselves and /or their families, which typically requires them or their families to either find jobs or rely on the host country to support them. For the record, I know of plenty of people non-Caucasian people who are Expats, and the article referenced seems to be written by a racist who is attempting to promote and support their ignorant or devicive views/opinions. Using Wikipedia as the "source" for the author's definition I believe demonstrates how deeply researched the topic was in order to support the prejudice being propagandized.. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millionaire in training Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 haaaa Im an immigrant and maybe soon to be an expat. So what category does that put me in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleslayer Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 6 hours ago, Caye98 said: I disagree that the term Expat exclusively applies to "white" people. Perhaps the key word is WORK - I believe the overwhelming number of Expats (certainly the many I know) come with their own financial means, and most often retain their US citizenship. Immigrants on the other hand typically move/relocate in order to create a better life for themselves and /or their families, which typically requires them or their families to either find jobs or rely on the host country to support them. For the record, I know of plenty of people non-Caucasian people who are Expats, and the article referenced seems to be written by a racist who is attempting to promote and support their ignorant or devicive views/opinions. Using Wikipedia as the "source" for the author's definition I believe demonstrates how deeply researched the topic was in order to support the prejudice being propagandized.. Nicely expressed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I have heard this in our travels (paraphrased) Immigrant...wants the new country to support and take care of him or her...usually looking for a better way...usually do not follow the rules for coming to a new country expat....someone who is happy with who they are and are wanting mostly adventure or a reduced way to happily live. They becomes a useful part of their new community and follow the laws. I am not saying I agree with these..just that I have heard this expressed with many locals when we travel 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 ***/// It's true, SNOWCAT.... you heard right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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