Kulturkampf

[Uncle]

lmao the melting pot advantage was American lore for a long ass time, across political parties. It being controversial today is hilarious.

it's because there are multiple ways to interpret it, and since everyone is looking for a reason to be angry and victimized, they choose the one that offends them

A: everyone from all over the world coming together, our diversity and different perspectives make us strong! (conservatives: booo diversity)

B: come and melt into the American identity, assimilate completely and give up your old culture and national ties, you're American now! (liberals: booo demanding assimilation)