The report is a uniquely comprehensive and jargon‐​free (to the extent possible) explanation of U.S. legal immigration. Contrary to public perception, immigrants cannot simply wait and get a green card (permanent residence) after a few years. Legal immigration is less like waiting in line and more like winning the lottery: it happens, but it is so rare that it is irrational to expect it in any individual case.

    • jimbolauski@lemm.ee
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      5 months ago

      There are many liberals that want to work for a living, I’m sure more of them would pick vegetables if the wages were higher.

      • Neuromancer@lemm.eeM
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        5 months ago

        I can’t see the liberals wanting to pick vegetables at any price. They tend to thumb their noses at physical work.

        • PizzaMan@lemm.ee
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          5 months ago

          If I could, I’d rather making my living gardening.

          But good on you for speaking on behalf of others that you don’t understand in the first place. /s