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A Ukrainian refugee on how her life has changed after leaving Western Ukraine for Iowa
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Ukrainian refugee Nataliia “Natalie” Matiisiv about the country she left and the country she now calls home.
Here’s What They Meant To Say
America: The Land of Opportunity (Who Knew?)
Natalie Matiisiv, a Ukrainian refugee, has discovered what conservatives have been saying all along—America is a land of opportunity, not oppression. After fleeing Ukraine, she landed in Iowa, where—shockingly—people welcomed her, helped her settle in, and provided opportunities for work and success. Imagine that! Despite the left constantly decrying America as some cruel, inhospitable place, reality once again proves otherwise.
Small-Town America: Not the Hellscape the Left Describes
To the horror of liberal elites, Matiisiv seems to be thriving in a red state, where the values of hard work, community support, and self-reliance still reign. No mention of systemic oppression or the supposed evils of capitalism—just gratitude for a country that gave her refuge and a chance to build a life. Maybe someone should tell her she’s supposed to be a victim?
So Much for the “America Is Bad” Narrative
Once again, the left’s narrative crumbles under the weight of reality. America remains the greatest country on Earth, where people from all over the world come for freedom and opportunity. Maybe NPR should take a break from their usual doom-and-gloom and admit that sometimes, just sometimes, America gets it right.