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3. America has had periods of openness, and periods of xenophobic restrictions

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 09:36 PM

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From around 1920-1960, very little immigration was allowed, including of Jewish refugees from Europe.

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We used to open up our Country. What the fuck haapened? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Monday OP

Dirty deeds done dirt cheap struggle4progress Monday #1

First blame the immigrants. They have little or no power. usonian Monday #2

My best guess is economics. Blumancru Monday #5

The evil, despicable persona don trump happened. spanone Monday #6