Assimilate or get out

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Hey everyone — it’s Leaflit here. Today, I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind a lot: how some of the immigrants coming into the U.S. are not integrating or assimilating — but instead, are actively imposing their own cultures, and in some cases, replacing core aspects of American culture rather than adapting to it.

Here’s what I think is going wrong:

1. Why Assimilation Matters — Not Just for Immigrants, but for America

There’s a difference between healthy integration and full replacement. Immigrants should be encouraged to adopt American cultural norms: language, civic values, patriotism.

Patriotic assimilation means more than just learning English — it means embracing what makes America unique: its history, institutions, and shared values. According to some thinkers, when newcomers don’t assimilate, the country risks becoming fragmented.

Historically, many immigrant groups did assimilate over time. For instance, research shows that immigrant families in the early 20th century gradually adopted more “American” names for their children, reflecting a deeper cultural shift.

2. The Risk of Cultural Replacement

When cultural enclaves form and refuse to integrate — especially politically or socially — it creates tension. It’s not just about preserving traditions: it’s about preserving a shared national identity.

Cultural fusion (or transculturation) does happen: when cultures meet, they influence each other. But that influence should go both ways — not just one side dominating and displacing.

If a community only lives according to its own traditions, speaks its own language, and participates in a parallel society, that undermines the social cohesion that binds Americans together.

3. Why Some Immigrants Are Resisting Assimilation

Some immigrants choose separation or partial integration: they adopt some parts of American life (maybe public behavior) but keep much of their original culture privately.

There can be social pressure or discrimination that discourages full assimilation, but there’s also genuine ideological resistance — some believe their cultural identity is more important than adopting American norms.

This matters: when too many people don’t adapt, it doesn’t just create parallel communities — it risks eroding the shared civic culture that holds a nation together.

4. What Happens When We Ignore Cultural Replacement

If we let this go unchecked, we may not just accept newcomers — we may slowly lose what made America America.

Politically, non-assimilated groups may push for policies that reflect their values, not necessarily the historical or traditional American values.

Socially, long-term Americans may feel alienated, disrespected, or even displaced in their own country.

5. Call to Action / My View

Immigrants might be welcomed, but there must be a mutual respect. That means: newcomers should make a genuine effort to embrace American culture, not replace it.

We need to emphasize patriotic assimilation: learning English, participating civically, respecting the Constitution, and showing loyalty to the nation.

We should push back against the idea that any incoming culture automatically has the right to dominate, politically or culturally — integration is not optional if we want a united country.

At the same time, we need to foster a society where immigrants can keep parts of their heritage — but not at the expense of the shared values that bind us.

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