A micro-example of immigrants trying to keep other immigrants out: in the little settlement on the NSW Far South Coast, where I live, residents complain (sometimes lodging objections with our local council) about new developments to enable others to enjoy the same peaceful seaside life that we do, on blocks that were developed previously - in the midst of an acute housing shortage.
A seriously good line - "We learn not to anticipate rational consistency in humans".
A micro-example of immigrants trying to keep other immigrants out: in the little settlement on the NSW Far South Coast, where I live, residents complain (sometimes lodging objections with our local council) about new developments to enable others to enjoy the same peaceful seaside life that we do, on blocks that were developed previously - in the midst of an acute housing shortage.
To be fair many of the anti immigration arguments in the west are aimed at illegal immigration, something that's not an issue for us in NZ.
That's true. And NZ does have a giant moat around it.
See also:
https://www.indy100.com/news/brexit-expat-spain-eu-uk-b1785980
As for America:
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/civil-war-isnt-on-the-horizon-the-original-battle-never-ended/
Two great pieces, thanks!