The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Somali Culture - Perfectly Explained by Leon Uris's "The Haj" (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_930)
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Dec 7, 2025 Dr. Gad Saad explores the concept of un-American tribalism, highlighting shocking behaviors among Somali men caught on video. He contrasts these actions with those of other immigrant groups like Vietnamese and Japanese, suggesting a deeper issue of loyalty to clan over country. Saad references Leon Uris's 'The Haj' to discuss nested loyalties and an us-versus-them mentality within Somali culture. The episode serves as a cautionary commentary on the implications of such tribalism for America's future.
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Account For Coalitional Differences
- Be vigilant about cultural coalitional differences when evaluating immigrant behavior and policy implications.
- Consider how strong in-group loyalties can challenge assimilation and national cohesion.
Examples Of Public Hostility
- Gad Saad recounts clips of Somali men urinating on Donald Trump's Hollywood star and threatening violence as illustrative examples.
- He contrasts this behavior with other immigrant groups who, he says, do not display such public hostility.
Coalitional Loyalty Shapes Behavior
- Gad Saad argues Somali culture emphasizes a cascading coalition loyalty from family to clan to tribe to the wider in-group versus out-group dynamic.
- This coalitional psychology explains behaviors that clash with U.S. expectations of allegiance and assimilation.
