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Episode 37 – The Wall
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In this episode, I discuss the recent news surrounding Donald Trump’s wall. An executive order signed yesterday (January 25) states that plans to construct a physical wall will begin immediately. Press Secretary Sean Spicer discussed a 20% border tax with Mexico that he claims could pay for at least a portion of the wall, while Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will attempt to authorize $12-15 billion in funds for the wall. I discuss why (a) the wall is a poor use of taxpayer dollars, (b) a border tax punishes the U.S. just as much as it punishes Mexico, and (c) some immigration restrictions are necessary with our expansive welfare state. I also discuss contentious relations between the Trump administration and China over China’s activities in the South China Sea.
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Suggested Readings/Referenced Articles:
Video: “Congress Will Pay for Trump’s $12B Wall: McConnell, Ryan Say | ABC News” – YouTube
“Mexico’s President Cancels Meeting With Trump Over Wall” – New York Times
“Executive Order: Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements” – Whitehouse.gov
“The Cost of Welfare Use By Immigrant and Native Households” – The Center for Immigration Studies
“Beijing Pushes Back on Trump Admin Over Disputed Islands in South China Sea” – NBC News
“US Government Caught Massively Fabricating Student Loan Default Data” – Zero Hedge
“Landowners sue Dakota Access Pipeline over threats, fraud” – RT
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