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OneGrassRoot

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6. I have what may be a stupid and/or ignorant question...
Sat Mar 14, 2026, 09:58 AM
Yesterday

But I'll be brave and ask anyway.

Is there any general assumption that can be made about Iranian-Americans and, say, Cuban-Americans and Venezuelan-Americans as far as wealth prior to coming here?

I realize no group is a monolith, but when we kept hearing about Venezuelans celebrating in the streets of the US, and the same for Iranians and probably soon Cubans, I wondered if they didn't have loved ones left behind in harm's way. Why else would they celebrate the danger to civilians posed by these invasions? I understand their desire and the desire of Iranians still in Iran to topple the repressive regime (same for other countries), but to celebrate attacks which inevitably kill civilians puzzles me.

Do they tend to be wealthier and thus when they left they could bring all of their loved ones with them and thus they can view attacks in a more detached way, focused on getting rid of the regime regardless of casualties? And do the wealthier immigrants tend to support the GOP?

Again, there may not really be an answer to this because Google wasn't really of much help and perhaps it's truly an individual thing, but I do wonder if there are any common factors any of you may be aware of.

Thanks in advance.

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