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When we talk about immigration, we're really talking about jobs. Yes, there are other aspects as well, but U.S. history is filled with conflict over new waves o
by pstuart 10y ago
When we talk about immigration, we're really talking about jobs. Yes, there are other aspects as well, but U.S. history is filled with conflict over new waves of immigrants encountering fierce resistance from prior waves of immigrants (see Howard Zinn's "The People's History of the United States", et al).
That's why Trump ultimately won, because he played to people's fears about jobs, as well as profiting from decades of manufactured hate against Clinton. I have many issues with the Clintons but when I encounter people that hate Hillary they almost explode with hate and then cite Fox News talking points (that are usually lies).
- moyta 10y agoDefinitely, playing to peoples fears and using that to get airtime were Trump's smartest moves. Also, Howard Zinn's "The People's History of the United States" is a totally worthwhile book to read, it provides a great foundation in the history of America.