The Politically Incorrect Guide to Im..., John Zmirak
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Im..., John Zmirak
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration

Author: John Zmirak, Al Perrotta

Narrator: John McLain

Unabridged: 7 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/21/2018


Synopsis

Building “the Wall” would cost less than half of what we spend to educate illegal immigrants every year Illegal immigration costs American taxpayers $116 billion a year 62 percent of naturalized immigrants are for the Democrats; only 25 percent are for the Republicans Competition from immigrants costs American workers $450 billion a year The Founders wanted to admit only immigrants who would make a net contribution—and assimilate Millions of nineteenth-century immigrants who couldn’t make it in America went back home The percent of foreign-born in the United States today is the highest since World War I—and this time we’re not doing “Americanization” After Reagan’s 1986 Amnesty, the illegal population went from 3.2 million to 11 million Over 700,000 foreign visitors to the United States in 2016 overstayed their visas 80 percent of Central American women and girls who enter the United States illegally are raped along the way Noncitizens are only 9 percent of our population but 27 percent of federal prisoners 147 million more people from around the world would like to move to the United States

About John Zmirak

John Zmirak is an editor, college teacher, screenwriter, and political columnist. He is author of Wilhelm Röpke: Swiss Localist, Global Economist and the popular Bad Catholic’s Guides. He edited a number of popular guides to higher education and served as press secretary to Louisiana Governor Mike Foster. He holds a BA from Yale and a PhD from Louisiana State University.

About Al Perrotta

Al Perrotta is the managing editor of the Stream. He is the former vice president and creative director of All Comedy Radio and writer-producer for Premiere Radio Networks and the Voice of America. He coauthored the counter-terrorism memoir Hostile Intent and several plays, including Bethlehem and A Christmas Scene.

About John McLain

John McLain is an actor, professional voice talent, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. On stage, he has appeared in The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Amahl & the Night Visitors, and The Music Man.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy on May 04, 2019

I just finished this book -- at 11pm -- and felt compelled to get up, turn on my computer, and leave a review. This author applies unassailable logic to the issue of immigration in concise, reasoned arguments. Misguided citizens, including those with Christian values, often feel as though it's their......more

Goodreads review by JustEvan on June 04, 2018

As always, the PiG books are true to their names. Don't expect any warm fuzzies here. The authors tackle the subject matter head on. I can't say I agree with all the arguments and I was sometime a bit uncomfortable with their language, but overall it's a good book. I always appreciate when there are......more

Goodreads review by Barb on May 09, 2022

Another great addition to this very important series. In a concise and down to Earth manner, the authors summarized the actual history of immigration in our country, the different waves, the laws, and, most importantly, the present disaster surrounding it - and the possible solutions to it. I person......more

Goodreads review by Sabby on October 15, 2020

I like this actually a lot. He made sound arguments that no country is morally obligated to accept and take all immigrants, esp. Christian countries are burdened with more than any other countries. For e.g Turkey takes the refugee than dump them to Europe. Some points were uncomfortable because they......more


Quotes

“John Zmirak is so brilliant, effervescent, and indefatigably entertaining that I’m much too embarrassed to mention it publicly.” Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author

“John Zmirak has written an entertaining and enlightening book that will help you to think about Catholicism in ways you may not expect.” Gerald E. Murray, JCD, pastor of Holy Family Church, New York, New York, on The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism