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America’s Pursuit of “Anglo-Saxon Values”
Policing, Voting, and Immigration
The furthest right of the right wing of the Republican Party is proposing the formation of an “America First Caucus.” An early draft of their proposal was leaked to the press and calls for “common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions” and a return to the architectural style that “befits the progeny of European architecture.” I’ll translate that to proposing an America that gives preference to white traditions and even makes America look a little whiter while doing so.
Some of the usual suspects are involved in this venture, Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga), Louie Gohmert (R-Tx), Barry Moore (R-Ala), and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz). Since the leak, most if not all by now have disassociated themselves with the “unapproved, early rough draft” of their clearly racist programs.
“I had nothing to do with the draft published Friday, describing it was a “staff-level draft proposal from an outside group that I hadn’t read.” The scum and liars in the media are calling me a racist by taking something out of context.” Marjorie Taylor Greene
While I could spend time lambasting Marjorie Taylor Greene and others of her ilk, the truth is there’s nothing new under the sun. Several in Republican leadership have come out against the America First Caucus…
