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Originally Posted by Not Bob
Because it's an expression used by isolationist pro Nazi anti-Semites who opposed American support of the British (like Lend Lease and the destroyers for islands deal) in pre-Pearl Harbor WWII. Since then, everyone* has mainly agreed that is mostly correct that U.S. isolationism** is Not Good.
By the way, aren't you always arguing that it's impossible to stop globalization? How did the unfairness of criticizing Trump for an "America First" position even make your radar?
* With some exceptions on the left and right - see e.g. McGovern's "Come Home, America."
** With the caveat, of course, that "isolationism" is in the eye of the beholder. But Trump deliberately uses the phrase "America First," so that's the version he's talking about. And when he belittles NATO, he makes it clear.
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You'll admit there's a wee bit of cognitive dissonance floating about when people are accusing Trump and Jared Kushner (his tech guru... and husband of his converted and observant Jewish daughter) of dog whistling to anti-Semites.
But, having had no idea "America First" was the exact phrase used by the Charles Lindbergh wing of the isolationist camp, I do acknowledge your point. I'm not sure I buy it, but I see the argument.
I do think it's impossible to stop globalization. Putting America's interests first and globalization aren't mutually exclusive concepts.
I'm also not defending Trump putting America first. I was merely wondering, "Isn't this whatever every President does?"
