Why are America’s ethnically Italian and Irish communities very politically conservative and “no nonsense”, “we don’t f*ck around”?

[WhiteBoyChill]

I can speak on this personally. I have met several people from Boston’s ethnically Irish neighborhoods and community. They are very politically conservative and traditional in sense of family.

They tend to be working class, and they are very patriotic. Practically all of them I’ve met were fervent supporters of Trumpism and Trump.

Also they don’t f*ck around either. If you try messing around with them they will beat you until you are black and blue. Just don’t ever say anything derogatory or insulting toward them either.

They are just about the last people you want to get in a fight with.

Also, with the Italians in NYC.

Fox News likes to interview them regularly on their show and you can tell that the Italian New Yorkers are EXTREMELY PISSED about NYC’s defunding the Police, BLM demonstrations, and the housing of illegal migrants in upscale hotels.

You can tell they want absolutely nothing to do with modern leftism either.

They’ve just about reached their breaking point and I’ve seen many of them coming out and supporting Trump as well.

But if there’s one takeaway I know from America’s Irish community, its that you don’t want to f*ck with the Irish.

If we’re talking about the older generation Irish men, those guys are tough as nails and are basically fcking born marines in their own right.

[Alli39]

Well I know a lot of Italy is Catholic, which obviously aligns with conservative values. No idea about the Irish though, I don't think I've ever even met someone who was culturally Irish.

[WhiteBoyChill]

I gotcha. Certain neighborhoods of Boston and you’d see what I mean

[Exterminatore]

Traditionally those 2 groups have been largely Democrats. No one is happy with the Woke crap. Seen lots of left wing people lately divorcing themselves from that ideology.

[WhiteBoyChill]

Actually? They may have voted Democratic and stuff, but in terms of family and traditional values and stuff, they’ve always been conservative in that srnse

[Exterminatore]

For example Tammany Hall in NYC was run by the Democrat machine which was founded by almost all Irish immigrants.

However I would not be surprised to find out if many have walked away from the Democrat party.

My dads side of the family was almost all Irish and they were/are all conservatives. My moms side was Italian, mostly all Democrats, but almost all of them in our family have walked away from the Democrats. They’re staunch Catholics. They’re disgusted by Woke ideology and also Pope Francis, though opinion is divided on the pope.

[Exterminatore]

I can name soooooo many people, myself included that maybe 20 or just a bit more years ago were Democrats and have switched. They were/are fed up with the direction of the Democrat party. For me it was 2002/2003 where I switched. Traditionally it is fair to say Republicans were for the working class. This is why most were Democrats. Now the Democrats are almost all bought by cooperations. Notice how bankers and cooperations have been endorsing Democrats in recent years. That tells you everything you need to know about who is buying them. NY would be a red state if it weren’t for NYC.

[Exterminatore]

As for me, I’ve gone very far right. I strongly believe our state and federal governments are completely controlled by big pharma, bankers, cooperations, the military industrial complex, and special interest groups via lobbying and “campaign contributions”, and not to fail to mention China. So I have very strong doubts if a Republic can even work based on what I see, and as I’ve said many times before, I also doubt if we can handle freedom. Our country right now is a failed system as I see it. I love our country, I love freedom too, but I think it’s becoming clear our system is absolutely not working anymore.

[Anonymous]

Catholicism. They don't buy into woke nonsense. Hard working, blue collar. Love sports. Family values. Mexicans are the same.

[WhiteBoyChill]

Yes but why did the more ethnically homogenous communities preserve their religion better?

Also I have not been around Mexicans myself but are the Mexican communities you speak of mainly in the Southwestern US?

[Opinion Owner]

Because they are proud to be Italian, Irish or Polish. They have a sense of community and traditions. Seen hard times. Mexicans too are very conservative, probably the only group more conservative in the US are Muslims.

[WhiteBoyChill]

well at the same time though some muslims are too conservative though when it comes to things like Shariah law. I don't necessarily always see it as being a positive thing

[Opinion Owner]

Even the most liberal Muslim is conservative

[Anonymous]

Boston, "how can a town with great colleges produce nothing but dopes". I think that's the better question. 😆

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3jqdQNdjnBQ

[OddBeMe]

Which communities are these? The short steet of little Italy and the town of Boston? Not sure your stereotypes match the national average.

[KrakenAttackin]

True enough. The American Irish are a tough fucking breed.

[WhiteBoyChill]

Exactly man. I love those guys to death. I’ve always gotten along very well with them.

As for the Italians though, I imagine many of them are much the same way. The italian guys I’ve met from NYC tend to be very vibrant fellows I’ve noticed.

[Anonymous]

Why did you come here to tell us this?

[WhiteBoyChill]

I’m asking a question on why things are the way they are

[Opinion Owner]

I’m not so sure your assessment is correct considering who NYC elects for mayors and congress.

[WhiteBoyChill]

You do realize that most people in NYC aren’t italian?

[Opinion Owner]

Yes.

[WhiteBoyChill]

Exactly. I was talking about NYC’s Italian community specifically

[chrissykerdock]

i was originally from nyc area now i'm in philly but there were a lot italians but packed in certain communities and/or neighborhoods.