The Bigot in the Oval Office

Like dictators before him, Trump’s road to tyranny is paved with hate…

“I received a letter not long ago from a man who said, ‘You can go to Japan to live, but you cannot become Japanese. You can go to France to live and not become a Frenchman. You can go to live in Germany or Turkey, and you won’t become a German or a Turk.’ But then he added, ‘Anybody from any corner of the world can come to America to live and become an American.’”

Ronald Reagan

The article “Sunday thought: The Bigot in the Oval Office” by Robert Reich discusses the parallels between the rise of Donald Trump and historical dictators who utilized hate and division to consolidate power. It examines how Trump’s rhetoric and policies have fostered an environment of intolerance, drawing attention to the danger this poses for democracy. Reich emphasizes the importance of recognizing and resisting these authoritarian tendencies to protect the values of a pluralistic society.

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