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前年美國大選的時候,看了竇文濤主持的鏘鏘三人行。這個節目我挺喜歡的,早上散步的時候,打開隨跑聽。有一次訪問的是大名鼎鼎的饒毅。在正式訪問前,竇文濤說饒毅電郵了一張他書房的照片,要求節目播出前,秀給大家看看。我當時就想,他大概是要觀眾知道,他不是個書呆子,看了很多很多課外書籍,當然一定有許多洋文的。我沒有聽過饒毅的英文談話,不過倒是拜讀過,他和施一公聯名上書美國科學雜誌,控告國內科學經費評審的不公,同時揭露了國內業界的黑暗。兩位當時是因為院士落選,憤而告洋狀。大概心裏極度的不平衡,覺得如此的佼佼者海歸了,給了你們極大的麵子,居然你們這些老少一堆土鱉,簡直有眼不識泰山,如此的不識抬舉,孰可忍,孰不可忍!那篇英文寫的頭頭是道,惟一可惜的還是俺們中國人的語調,在美國呆了一段期間,又是大學教授,要改變本土價值,不易!所以,總算還有自知之明,打道回府!至少,在中國的社會裏,自吹自捧,再施展一點小聰明,還是可以走出一條得意的康莊大道!
在整個訪問過程中,饒毅對特朗普總統,大為攻擊。對於海外華人支持者,痛不欲生。簡直就是世界末日的到來。當時我覺得饒毅真可愛,對我們海外華人的關注與愛護。饒毅再三強調,他每天要看好幾份美國報紙,雜誌,所以自認為對美國了解頗為透徹。言下之意,就是海外的華人,不看報,要看也隻是看中文報紙。所以知識淺薄,不知天高地厚。如果特朗普當選了,我們華人就完了,尤其是在大學執教的教授們。他認為特朗普的移民政策,將導致外國人無法在美國居留。原本已經受歧視的華人,就根本完全沒有人看得起了!饒毅的看法認為華人是受到歧視的,尤其是在大學擔任教習的華人。他還特別強調,他在美國擔任過教習,所以特別清楚學校的情形。我沒在學校擔任過教習,但是以我過去做研究生的經曆,至少我認識許多的華人教授,他們都受到相當重視。我想最重要的還是自己的本事,外加語文的能力。饒毅真正回國的原因,隻有他自己知道。我相信,如果對美國有稍微進一步的理解,不要那麽覺得自己高大上,腳踏實地一點的努力,說不定他和施一公都會是未來諾貝爾獎的得主。
前幾天收到朋友寄來的一封在美國華人圈內廣傳的英文打油詩。提到墨西哥族裔移民美國目前的奮鬥狀況。真是不看不知道,一看嚇一跳。從八零年代初期,我就接觸墨西哥朋友。我的印象是他們吃苦,肯幹,努力向上。雖然讀書不怎麽樣,可是手腳靈活,不偷懶,還挺像模像樣。搬到矽穀後,更加覺得老墨的可敬。和我的園丁認識都二十年了,每個禮拜見麵,時常聊天,成了好朋友。看了這封流傳的信,真是不可思議。這封信裏描述的是,這些年來,他們如何利用美國的社會福利製度,把親友一個一個移民過來。過來之後,一個一個接受美國的社會福利。如何從租賃低價公寓,進一步使得其他住戶不得不遷出。他們又如何利用得來的福利,進入社區購房,又如何使得房價下跌,原來的住民一個一個遷出。而這些新移民,他們利用的就是大家所付給美國政府的稅金。
其實當年我們也是如此,把自己的父母兄弟姐妹,從海外移民美國。我們的父母後來也都享受到美國社會福利的照顧。可是大部分年青的親友,都能覓得一份獨立自主的工作,就像早期墨西哥組一樣,不但糊口甚至養家,甚至教育下一代子女。我想這是我們深厚文化根底給我們的力量。不仰賴他人,自力更生,自給自足。雖然我們的父母,享受到美國的社會福利,我們並沒有覺得坐享其成。畢竟我們這一代,每年的納稅,也讓我們的父母,心安理得的享受。所以我們並沒有看到目前流傳的打油詩,對於墨西哥族裔的批評。我想這也是美國總統上任後,雷厲風行的采取嚴厲移民政策的主要原因。我們大部分華人,都能夠安分守己,不至於受到影響。尤其是所有高科技研究人員,還有在校的教授,更不至於遭受到波及。過去饒毅的大聲疾呼,隻是個人自以為是,缺乏對美國社會的實際理解或者自己在美國期間,受到不公平或被冷落的待遇。看看美國總統上任後,至少經濟方麵已經穩定的在發展,失業率創造了有史以來的最低點。種種政績顯示,過去奧巴馬八年的總統,給美國造成的傷害,逐一在新總統極力挽救中恢複。
那天散步和我經常碰頭的一位退休美國老人,談起特朗普總統。根據最近一項民意調查,美國人對特朗普過去的緋聞,並不感興趣。剛好這也是我們共同的想法。這位老先生從小就在此地生活,可以說是典型的美國保守派。他對特朗普的政績極度的讚揚。他認為,矽穀之所以能夠執掌全世界科技的牛耳,就是過去對外來移民的接納。他自己也是外來的移民,他認為特朗普的移民政策,針對的就是過去一二十年以來,產生的弊端。此地幾個高科技的公司,目前為了挽留人才,紛紛提出保護自己員工居留權的取得,目的就是網羅高科技頂端的人才。甚至有些公司,為了招攬員工,已經開始自建員工宿舍,解決昂貴房價造成的問題。在我們批評美國社會的當頭,我覺得更應該注意的是我們自己的形象,好好了解人家的社會環境與文化。一昧的抱怨,隻能顯出自己的輕薄與膚淺。
你說的當然是從你的觀點,你說是真的就是真的,你說的是假的就是假的。沒有那麽嚴重。這一點與我的身份沒有一毫的關心。你不服氣,你也去拿個學位,你也去做個基督徒。這個與我們討論無關!我自己是移民,從心裏沒有理由去反對移民。至於非法移民在美國享受納稅人的福利,對我個人來說,我根本不在乎。我就像所有納稅人一樣,錢交出去了,如何使用我管不了,我也沒有那個閑情去管。我個人覺得你實在是十分的無聊,我隻是發表我個人看法,無所謂對錯,隻是個人看法,幹嘛把我說成根本不是個玩藝兒。我是不是個玩藝兒也不是你說了算,我也不在乎任何人對我的批評。我看了不順眼,打發自己的無聊就批評兩句,隻是發表個人看法而已,你也不必大張旗鼓的說人家是假新聞。這年頭連川普總統都說新聞都是假的。如果都當作假的,就沒啥好八卦的了。就像在美國,在沒有審判之前,都是嫌疑犯,都是同一個道理。我是個老頭子了,不過腦子還清楚,體力也還行,隻要比我年青的,我都投以羨慕尊敬的心裏。因為你有的我都沒有。我有的就算沒有,我想在你老以前一定會有。所以,基本上,跟我較真的,我認為那是人下人,自己連這點信心都沒有,應該去跟你同年同格的人去較真,跟個老頭子來來往往,真的是寡婦死兒子,沒指望了!
你的中文不錯,所以嘛,能夠用中文就用中文,好在我的英文絕對不比你差,所以敢言。自己的語言不用,又是對自己的同胞發言,顯然就具備有自卑的心態。這一點,從你的文字中可以看出來。給你一句,好好把握青年青春,幹點對自己有意義的事情,免得到老年。。。不說了!祝福你!
文學城是美國的網站,總部是在加州,你閣下發文的內容講的是美國的事物,卻要強迫別人用中文回複?
閣下在網上貼文,內容出了錯,有人免費花時間打字找證據詳細的為閣下解釋,請你仔細確認文章的內容,還說了請謝謝。閣下不感謝也還算了,卻大動肝火要趕人?
自己對自己說的話不能負責。對假文章假消息信之不疑。對說真話的人惡言相向。
這豈是作科學家該有的態度?又豈是作基督徒該有的態度?
建議:
"要博得大家的尊敬,不是靠著自己的學位,而是靠著自己的本事。
大家生活都不容易,如果每天還擺著一張苦瓜臉,不但自己不好受,也間接影響到別人工作的情緒。和氣生財,隨時記在心裏,付諸實現,偶爾就會有意想不到的驚喜!"嗬嗬。
看了你貼的文章。沒錯:
那文章完全是假的。
不但是假的,這篇文章十年前就出現過了。假稱洛杉磯時報之名 -- 洛杉磯時報已經辟謠過了,其內容也基本上都是錯的或編的,如下:
Internet immigration hoax
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/readers/2007/11/internet-immigr.html
CALIFORNIA - LARGEST INSANE ASYLUM IN THE WORLD!
Interesting that the LA Times did this. Lou Dobbs reported this on CNN and it cost him his job. The only network we would see this on would be FOX. All the others are staying away from it.
Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, this should be of great interest to you!
Just One State - be sure and read the last part... try for 3 times.
This is only one State... If this doesn't open your eyes, nothing will!
From the L.A. Times.
1. 40% of all workers in LA County (10.2 million people) are working for cash; and not paying taxes. This is because they are predominantly illegal immigrants, working without a green card. (Donald Trump was right)
2. 95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens.
3. 75% of people on the most wanted list in Los Angeles are illegal aliens..
4. Over 2/3 of all births in Los Angeles County are to illegal alien Mexicans on Medi-Cal, whose births were paid for by taxpayers.
5. Nearly 35% of all inmates in California detention centers are Mexican nationals; they are here illegally.
6. Over 300,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County are living in garages.
7. The FBI reports half of all gang members in Los Angeles are most likely illegal aliens from south of the border.
8. Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties are illegal.
9. 21 radio stations in LA are Spanish- speaking.
10. In LA County, 5.1 million people speak English; 3.9 million, speak Spanish. (There are 10.2 million people, in LA County.
(All 10 of the above facts were published in the Los Angeles Times)
Less than 2% of illegal aliens are picking our crops, but 29% are on welfare. Over 70% of the United States ' annual population growth, (and over 90% of California , Florida and New York ), results from Immigration. Also , 29% of inmates in federal prisons are illegal aliens.
We are fools for letting this continue.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Send copies of this letter, to at least two other people. 100, would be even better.
This is only one State...If this doesn't open your eyes nothing will and you wonder why Nancy Pelosi wants them to become voters!
IF YOU DON'T AGREE, JUST DELETE -- IF YOU DO PASS IT ON! WHERE DO WE GET THESE MORONS?
And then there's NANCY PELOSI:
Nancy Pelosi (who was just re-elected and part of this problem) wants a Windfall Tax on Retirement Income. In other words, tax what you have made by investing toward your retirement. This woman is a nut case! You aren't going to believe this…; Windfall Tax on Retirement Income... Adding a tax to your retirement is simply another way of saying to the American people "you're so dammed stupid that we're going to keep doing this until we drain every cent from you".
Nancy Pelosi wants to put a Windfall Tax on all stock market profits (including Retirement fund, 401K and Mutual Funds)!
Alas, it is true- all to help the 12 Million Illegal Immigrants and other unemployed Minorities!
This woman is frightening. She quotes... 'We need to work toward the goal of equalizing income, (didn't Marx say something like this?) in our country; and at the same time limiting the amount the rich can invest. (I'm not rich, are you?)
When asked how these new tax dollars would be spent, she replied:
We need to raise the standard of living of our poor, unemployed and minorities. For example, we have an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in our country who need our help along with millions of unemployed minorities. Stock market windfall profits taxes could go a long way to guarantee these people the standard of living they would like to have as Americans.
(Read that quote again and again and let it sink in.) 'Lower your retirement; give it to others who have not worked, as you have, for your money.
Send this on to your friends. I just did
They are entitled to complete their education, but not living expenses. Where did that even come from?
>>>最近我又受到一封廣為流傳的反移民信件。可以在網上查一查。
Please share the letter. I have a feeling that it probably contains a lot of misinformation.
>>>可是如果無所事事,僅靠社會福利過活,對我們長期來說影響還是存在的。
I would suggest you to take a look at this:
The Truth About Immigrants and Public Benefits
https://www.thenation.com/article/the-truth-about-immigrants-and-public-benefits/
The reality is: vast majority of illegal/undocumented immigrants work. A study conducted by Harvard shows that illegal immigrants are more likely to work than U.S. citizens.
(See http://time.com/money/4268940/illegal-immigrants-work/ )
I am surprised that you are so prone to false information on the internet. Please know that these "letters" and "emails" that you receive usually contain a lot of false information, designed to trick you.
Please verify the things you read first. Thank you.
I don't think the person who wrote this "poem" knows the American system very well. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 provides that new immigrants would not be eligible for federal benefits for five years.
Trump's position toward Mexican immigrants sounds more like hysteria than informed policy decision.
>>>看看美國總統上任後,至少經濟方麵已經穩定的在發展,失業率創造了有史以來的最低點
But, the economy was already doing good and unemployment rate was already low way before Mr. Trump came onboard.
Under Mr. Obama, unemployment went from 10% to about 4.8%. Under Mr. Trump, it went from 4.8% to 3.8%. Even if you like the current president, don't you think the previous one deserves some (or more) credit?
你對新移民反感的話,考慮一下曆史上歐洲人是如何大把大把移民來美國的。歐洲人來的時候可是沒有什麽門檻的,不管你有沒有文化教育,願意來就行。所以今天美國是歐洲人後裔的天下,其他人都是二等公民。今天墨西哥人來得多,新移民都有一段適應過程,我們老移民看不貫,但等他們後代長大以後,他們社會力量就大,就不再是二等公民了。
華人如果不能順利的移民,對我們人口在美國增加很不利。人口不能增加,我們的社會地位就很難增加。當然,墨西哥人口增加從側麵來說對我們也有好處,因為美國多樣化了,就很難突出哪個民族比其他更“美國”,那麽大家就更加平等。
"特朗普的移民政策,針對的就是過去一二十年以來,產生的弊端。" Trump 做的好! 記得2002年的矽穀還沒有現在那麽多的印度人,現在可好,一波波30歲出頭的印度人在加州尤其是灣區隨處可見,公司裏中層,黑黑的印度麵孔越來越多;他們對女性不尊重,保持了印度良好的排外傳統+撒謊+懶散成性!矽穀要成阿三穀!快把他們趕走吧!
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俺這裏也是,烏泱烏泱的,還特別能砍價,不喜歡印度人!
話說回來,有奸臣必有昏君。還是CEO階層及其親信毀了美國的好公司。