“America First”–Racist, Nationalist Since Its Inception

“America First” and “Make America Great Again” are the two most prominent slogans of Trump and his supporters.

Once could argue that they’re not too much worse than “God Bless America,” because it too suggests that there is something exceptional, something singularly wonderful about the United States.  Some folks think that God should choose to bless America, rather than France or Japan, or one of the other 200+ sovereign nations on the planet because of what fine people we are and the fabulous values we hold.

In any case,  Trump’s slogans are indeed chosen well, as they appeal to people with these beliefs.

We can only hope that this era gives way to one of greater enlightenment and compassion for our fellow human beings.