Eliminationism in America: A dive into its long and sordid history

Donald Trump's explicit agenda to eradicate 'illegals' is only the opening step on the road to atrocity. We know this because it has happened before. First of 12 parts.

The primary function of eliminationist rhetoric throughout its long and sordid history has been simple and direct: It creates permission. By demonizing and dehumanizing its targets, conceptualizing them as filth and vermin, objects fit only for elimination and eradication, it’s intended to engender a mentality that enables and encourages people to act o…