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06/14/18 • 34 min
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Revisionist History - General Chapman’s Last Stand
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Pushkin. Something there is that dozen love a wall that sends the frozen ground swell under it. Robert Frost, one of the greatest American poets, reading Mending Wall, I let my neighbor know beyond the hill, and on a day we meet to walk the line and set the wall between us. They walked together down the border of their properties, between his apple orchard and his neighbor's pine trees. Every spring they have to mend the wall, hauling stones to f
General Chapman’s Last Stand Top Questions Answered
How did Leonard Chapman raise awareness about illegal immigration in the United States?
Leonard Chapman played a significant role in raising awareness about illegal immigration through his tenure as the commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IONS).
What led to a shift in Mexican migration patterns?
The shift in Mexican migration patterns occurred when border patrol was expanded, and crossing opportunities were shut down in El Paso and San Diego, leading migrants to cross through harsh desert areas.
What unintended effect did building a wall along the Mexican border have?
Building a wall along the Mexican border unintentionally kept migrants in the US instead of deterring them from crossing.
How would the undocumented Mexican population in the US have been different if border enforcement had remained the same since 1986?
Research suggests that if border enforcement had remained the same since 1986, the undocumented Mexican population in the US would have been significantly lower.
What does Douglas Massey advocate for in reducing the number of Mexicans living in the US?
Douglas Massey advocates for making the border easier to cross and providing legal status to reduce the number of Mexicans living in the US.
How did Leonard Chapman address illegal immigration without racial or ethnic emotions?
Leonard Chapman prioritized enforcing the law and addressing illegal immigration without attaching racial or ethnic emotions to the issue.
How would Leonard Chapman likely view the current immigration debate?
Chapman would likely see the current immigration debate as noise without pragmatic solutions.
What is the connection between the episode and Robert Frost's poem "Mending Wall"?
The podcast episode explores the idea that sometimes complex issues are best left unclear, referencing the poem "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost.
What role did General Leonard Chapman play in the Marine Corps?
General Leonard Chapman played a significant role in the Civil Rights Revolution in the Marine Corps and made efforts to downsize the Corps during the Vietnam War.
How did border control measures affect Mexican migration patterns?
Increased border control measures, such as the militarization of the border, have reduced circular migration and changed Mexican migration patterns.
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