Ok about the shining city on the hill, but Reagan’s trickle down economics, deregulating, giving tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations while cutting spending to the poor, is the foundation of Trump’s big beautiful bill. Not only does supply side economics not work to promote healthy economic growth in the long term, it has greatly contributed to the crisis of wealth inequality we have in our country.
I think the point about referencing Reagan’s comments on immigration is to make a point to the “traditional” Louisiana voter that even a former president that they loved and admired recognized the benefits of immigration.
Agreed. Most, if not almost all, of Reagan's policies caused great long-term harm to the US, but as Bob points out, the Gipper was correct on immigration. He would be embarrassed at what the Republican Party has become.
Something that’s being missed in the discussion about foreign students, I believe, is that American students benefit from being exposed to the perspectives of students with different backgrounds and life experiences. Students learn from each other as well as from their instructors.
MAGA is the successful combination of the Know-Nothings, the Klan and the John Birch Society.
There is a method to ihis economic madness although I doubt Trump understands it himself. The plan is chaos to create the perfect disaster capitalism environment to reenact the privatization of the assets of the Soviet Union into the hands of our domestic oligarchs, while the Christian Nationalist wing of MAGA realizes their Handmaid's Tale fever dream, bringing about exactly the conditions out of the original immigrants fled in Europe.
If I ever travel abroad during the next 3 1/2 years or however long Trump lasts as his diet could conceivably do him in before then, I will do everything I can to conceal my American heritage. Trump embarrasses me that much.
You”re right again, Bob! And how ironic that our ethnic Republican politicians like Landry and Scalise don’t and didn’t criticize Trump and Musk for their many illegal and cruel immigration and other acts. If I missed any, please let me know.
We’re all immigrants, including the American Indians who crossed the Bering Strait from Asia. To expand Trump’s immigration policy, he would be back in Germany and Musk in South Africa.
You know, Thomas Jefferson was far from a perfect person (like all of us), but he believed in the perfectability of human beings. I don't necessarily share his opinion, but I've always admired him for it. The ideals he left us to strive for have served this nation incredibly well, even though they've always been mostly aspirational. It makes me sadder than I can say, that so many Americans seem willing to abandon them.
I love Germany! trump is an egomaniac and incapable of closing all of our doors. He will be gone soon and we must honor our Constitution and treaties/alliances. My siblings and I have served in Germany. Great memories, great allies, and great beer/wine. thanks
In my recent overseas travels everyone was courteous enough not to mention the Donald. But in the back of our minds, we all had to deal with the international embarrassment of his nonsense.
Ok about the shining city on the hill, but Reagan’s trickle down economics, deregulating, giving tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations while cutting spending to the poor, is the foundation of Trump’s big beautiful bill. Not only does supply side economics not work to promote healthy economic growth in the long term, it has greatly contributed to the crisis of wealth inequality we have in our country.
Agree 100%. But on immigration, Reagan would be a liberal today.
I think the point about referencing Reagan’s comments on immigration is to make a point to the “traditional” Louisiana voter that even a former president that they loved and admired recognized the benefits of immigration.
Thank you. Yes, exactly.
Agreed. Most, if not almost all, of Reagan's policies caused great long-term harm to the US, but as Bob points out, the Gipper was correct on immigration. He would be embarrassed at what the Republican Party has become.
Something that’s being missed in the discussion about foreign students, I believe, is that American students benefit from being exposed to the perspectives of students with different backgrounds and life experiences. Students learn from each other as well as from their instructors.
MAGA is the successful combination of the Know-Nothings, the Klan and the John Birch Society.
There is a method to ihis economic madness although I doubt Trump understands it himself. The plan is chaos to create the perfect disaster capitalism environment to reenact the privatization of the assets of the Soviet Union into the hands of our domestic oligarchs, while the Christian Nationalist wing of MAGA realizes their Handmaid's Tale fever dream, bringing about exactly the conditions out of the original immigrants fled in Europe.
If I ever travel abroad during the next 3 1/2 years or however long Trump lasts as his diet could conceivably do him in before then, I will do everything I can to conceal my American heritage. Trump embarrasses me that much.
You”re right again, Bob! And how ironic that our ethnic Republican politicians like Landry and Scalise don’t and didn’t criticize Trump and Musk for their many illegal and cruel immigration and other acts. If I missed any, please let me know.
We’re all immigrants, including the American Indians who crossed the Bering Strait from Asia. To expand Trump’s immigration policy, he would be back in Germany and Musk in South Africa.
Robert, thank you. Good to know the truth -even as sad and disheartening as it is.
That said- would you be interested in speaking in Lafayette, LA at out No Kings Rally on June 14?
Thank you. Wish I could speak, but will be out of state that day.
I’m guessing there will be more opportunities 🙂
great piece. This is well worth a read.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/attack-knowledge-103000182.html
Thanks. That Yahoo News piece was excellent. Also terribly depressing.
You know, Thomas Jefferson was far from a perfect person (like all of us), but he believed in the perfectability of human beings. I don't necessarily share his opinion, but I've always admired him for it. The ideals he left us to strive for have served this nation incredibly well, even though they've always been mostly aspirational. It makes me sadder than I can say, that so many Americans seem willing to abandon them.
I love Germany! trump is an egomaniac and incapable of closing all of our doors. He will be gone soon and we must honor our Constitution and treaties/alliances. My siblings and I have served in Germany. Great memories, great allies, and great beer/wine. thanks
In my recent overseas travels everyone was courteous enough not to mention the Donald. But in the back of our minds, we all had to deal with the international embarrassment of his nonsense.
Beautifully written.
Thank you, Bob.
Too many cliches in your article.
Thanks for the writing advice.