I know it’s purely anecdotal but all the Ukrainians I’ve had in my town have been some of the most kindest and polite people I’ve had the pleasure of serving

[–] Edgelord_Of_Tomorrow@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Usually true of refugee populations. People in the West don't realise what it takes to leave your country forever and build a new life from nothing somewhere else. These are strong people who value community and charity because they can't take it for granted anymore.

[–] SpiderShoeCult@sopuli.xyz 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I... have some news for you.

Sadly, this is the sort of shit parroted amongst less tech savy populations in countries with Ukranian refugees. Mostly older parents, grandparents, older aunts and uncles and such from Eastern Europe (the first port of call usually for refugees - neighboring countries). Hence why you don't see it that often around here. It's present in the west of Europe, as well.

Also quite popular is 'we can't take care of our own [homeless people], but have you seen the amount of money that the government is pumping into them with their fancy cars?'

Oh and "I'm sick and tired of hearing ukranian everywhere I go. The playground is full of ukranian children and their parents that don't speak {local language}!"

I suspect it's russian propaganda, because nobody can be that stupid on their own, right?

Like sure, they have audi q8s. What were they supposed to do? Leave them there and walk towards new places? And if your daughter/son was fleeing invaders, what would you think of the asshats that point at them and say 'go away with yer fancy car!'? I thought we were all on the same page of not wanting russia as a neighbour in the near future. Apparently not. Somehow people running away from actual rape and murder are inconveniencing them.