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Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by jojothaiv(m): 1:38pm On May 30, 2022 |
kingreign:Thirded. More reason I don't buy their idea that life is hard over there, if it's hard, it's also harder here. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by meobizy(f): 1:38pm On May 30, 2022 |
ChicagoThe government knew what they did. Hehehehe. Cheeky devils. 3 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Yankee101: 1:39pm On May 30, 2022 |
Chicago south side? Why would you migrate to nigeria and decide to settle in ajegunle of all places? You had the pick of the entire country and you chose ajegunle? 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by GloriousGbola: 1:40pm On May 30, 2022 |
Ishilove: but who the girl dey form for though - no be on the regular cult boys dey machete for naija uni. she should fit right in there is really nothing new about her story first generation unskilled immigrant in an inner city neighbourhood thems the breaks. and the US is the land of opportunity - work hard enough, dont get shot and you will make it out of the ghetto and into a better place you will juts have to work thrice as hard as those white boys telling you to boostrap yourself 9 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Guontey(m): 1:41pm On May 30, 2022 |
I think her original naivete is forgivable. She was a boisterous 14-year-old who only knew America from the shows she saw on TV. She wanted to live like Angelina Jolie because Hollywood was her only image of America. She probably is not alone. There are also tons of kids today in Nigeria who still have misshapen images of America; kids who think the streets of this wonderful country is tiled with gold. Kids be kids. One could legitimately forgive this error in thinking coming from a naive teenager. But if she thought she would have had it any better in Nigeria, she certainly isn't looking at all sides of the coin. Her parents' business in Nigeria was obviously failing and they would have had a lot more poverty to contend with while navigating that. She needs to outgrow her naivete. I saw some hope at the end of her interview and that's inspiring. She needs to cease being that naïve teenager who took it upon herself to create an imaginary America from TV images. No country gives you opportunities on a platter, except maybe the United Arab Emirates or any other oil-rich gulf country. If you are black and from Nigeria, you probably have more work to do to convince the world that you can make something of yourself. That's true both in Nigeria and in America. Unlike her however, there are millions of other children who do not have an American opportunity and who will never make something for themselves. That much is certain. Unlike them, she has a rare opportunity, to go to some of the best colleges in the world, to achieve a dream based squarely on merit like, for example, the first black female supreme court justice, Ketanji Jackson. She could either fight for that in a country where it is possible or she could continue complaining or, alternatively, return to Nigeria and have to deal with a mediocre and intensely corrupt society where her dreams may remain ever unachievable. It's her choice. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Razy75g: 1:41pm On May 30, 2022 |
Please just shut up. Why don't you compare US with Nigeria when it comes to their positive things. Can you compare them to this shithole you call Nigeria? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by ugonna1054(m): 1:42pm On May 30, 2022 |
People especially Nigerians need to realize that it’s not all beds and roses abroad. There are also ghettos, homeless people, beggars on the streets e.t.c… And stop raising expectations so high! Keep a low profile and hustle legit like you would in Nigeria, and pray that the heavens bless your hustle.. 8 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Amalekki: 1:43pm On May 30, 2022 |
Did Naija reject you from pursuing Nigerian dream? It's just a plane ticket girl, buy it and return to Ibadan. Life is too short to be complaining about what you don't have to put up with 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Razy75g: 1:43pm On May 30, 2022 |
Zekrayer:thank you my brother 3 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by FireUpNow(m): 1:44pm On May 30, 2022 |
I disagree with this oo. Be informed that we have tribalism at home also, gun violence and banditry in abundance. So na America sure pass. Make he come see wetin Boko boys, ESN and banditry guys dey do for Naija. Afraid go grab him liver 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Fearme344: 1:44pm On May 30, 2022 |
Zonefree:are you okay sir? |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Raalsalghul: 1:45pm On May 30, 2022 |
Yankee101: Uninformed folks would think her story applies to all areas or all immigrants. Out of all places, they choose Chicago and they are complaining. Why won't they, with the rate of gun violence in that neighborhood. 2 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by pansophist(m): 1:45pm On May 30, 2022 |
It is called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe in it. - George Carlin. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Amalekki: 1:46pm On May 30, 2022 |
Zekrayer:I tire o! If you don't like Americanism then move back to wherever you come from. Simple! People from Togo, Benin Republic, Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, Ghana etc are living in Nigeria and putting up with our piles of shit and nobody hears them. They don't like our shit they move back to their home. America is America, the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's your choice! 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Robertgreene1(m): 1:46pm On May 30, 2022 |
Interesting... The US is a sick country...with lunatics everywhere u go... The white ones suffer from a Myraid of mental issues...both real and imagined..just call a white boy..."dull" or something like that nd d next thing..he goes shooting innocent kids.. The black ones re worse off..those ones don't ever wanna get useful in life..all they think about is..drugs..gangs..sex and more sex... littering d whole place with babies.. The so called "American dream"..is just a pathetic culture of consumerism and an endless pursuit of unrealistic goals(Rat Race)... Americans work crazy hours just to afford things they don't really need...which in turn leads to drug abuse.. depression nd suicide... A typical working class American takes up huge mortgages(loans) to buy up costly homes..cars.. stuff like that..then works crazy hours at different jobs with little sleep every day to pay up those huge mortgages...the lack of sleep and d constant threat of legal prosecution ND ultimately loosing dt mortgaged house/car/stuff leads him/her into depression..then into drug abuse..then into a bitter divorce...then ultimately SUICIDE... A "developed"country that records more than 123 suicide deaths per day..and u tell me that country is not sick? 20 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by MyAmericandream(f): 1:47pm On May 30, 2022 |
ednut1:You want her to go back to her brown roof city? She’s just a teenager she doesn’t know anything. 5 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Yaasir(m): 1:47pm On May 30, 2022 |
She still carries the entitlement mentality to America. Every country has its good and bad side. The same way you cant complain of poor environment in Ajegunle. Life in Ikoyi is never the same thing in Ajegunle. She is still going to school as planned while her peers here are either battling jamb or ASUU. You are complaining of a busy counselor in the US while she had none in Nigeria. Your story would have really worth it if only you could show us that your parents came back to Nigeria because of what you just wrote. She would do everything possible to remain in that country, while discouraging others to come. Anuofia 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by DonBenny77(m): 1:47pm On May 30, 2022 |
She said she never heard gunshots in Nig. That one weak me 6 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by OhBritannia(m): 1:47pm On May 30, 2022 |
Dear ishilove Of all the topics you could have came up with, you chooses this one that has to do with giving you comfort due to the fact that you think that the united states of America is a place that may be out of your reach for life or atleast for a very long time until a miracle happens to you. Indeed misery loves company. America is more than Chicago, It's there are more than 46 states in America and you can't choose one to judge all. So stop this your negative approach about America and when you begin to look at the Many opportunities abound then maybe a God giving opportunity will be giving to you. And by the way, America is a country that gives you your dream life if you have a talent. You can't be talentless and you expect America to turn you to dangote. Nonsense!!!! 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by tunjilana: 1:47pm On May 30, 2022 |
When u wanna relocate to America, do proper research about the specific state and even city that is sane enough for the dream u sought 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by jonnyjustcome22: 1:47pm On May 30, 2022 |
Ishilove:Why are u far from the real situation. You came to a civilised country without necessary document and you expect to live like a king. Nigerian are funny people 11 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by juman(m): 1:49pm On May 30, 2022 |
They moved to not so good area. 1 Like |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Amalekki: 1:49pm On May 30, 2022 |
Raalsalghul:Even with all the violence, highly successful immigrants have lived in and some still live in badass Southside and Westside of core Chicago. It's difficult to understand some things when you are still new then you discover what you are in for. That's the story of some immigrants, but still not a deterrent for many. So many inspirational stories of immigrant success have come out of South Chicago. However, I agree that immigrants should do their research and avoid that part of the USA if they can! |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by RightToReject(m): 1:49pm On May 30, 2022 |
Her reality is not everyone's reality and should not be made to seem so. 3 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by gambojimeta: 1:49pm On May 30, 2022 |
Rubbish thread. She can always return to Nigeria. 3 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by juman(m): 1:50pm On May 30, 2022 |
Gun violence is craziness. |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Raalsalghul: 1:51pm On May 30, 2022 |
tunjilana: Say it aloud brotherly. People won't do their basic research before japaing and then later they will start complaining in our ears. Chicago out of all places. Haba! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by olatuns2017: 1:51pm On May 30, 2022 |
[quote author=Ishilove post=113308654][/quote] The truth is It's not easy anywhere in the world God bless my hussle in SW Nigeria It's Monday morning in SE Do you garrit? 1 Like |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by wissenschaften(m): 1:51pm On May 30, 2022 |
Come back to Nigeria na. If you didn't make it there you were lazy. |
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