The unholy union between the Trump-loyal MAGA right and the Tech Right's opportunists has encountered its first major clash: H-1B visa policy, as both groups attempt to distance themselves and stumble. New lines of racism and xenophobia Along the way, Vivek Raswamy, co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Bless us with a new theory. Why is America considered to be lagging behind in its ability to produce top engineers? So we respect Stefan instead. Steve Urkel–
According to Ramaswamy, “Our American culture respects mediocrity more than excellence,” and it all goes back to 1990s sitcoms and America's emphasis on joggers and prom queens. more than “Mathematics Olympiad Champion” or Preacher
“A culture that reveres Cory from 'Boy Meets World' or Zach & Slater over Screech in 'Saved by the Bell' or 'Stefan' over Steve Urkel in 'Family Matters' will not produce the best engineers,” Ramaswamy. Tweet Public in messages that can be read by anyone and everything.
The reason that top tech companies tend to hire more foreign and first-generation engineers than “native” Americans is not because of native-born Americans' IQ deficits. (It's a lazy and wrong explanation.) The gist is the c-word: culture. Difficult questions require difficult answers & if…
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRAmaswamy) December 26, 2024
All of this is so understandable that it's hard to know where to begin. But I think it's worth starting with the fact that this is not even an accurate retelling. Family matters– Steve Urkel was so popular with viewers that the show was rewritten to center the character. It started out as a normal family sitcom. to a sci-fi comedy centered around America's favorite nerd. Even Stefan's character is the product of all of Urkel's nerds (if you're not ready. Family matters According to legend, Steve changed his DNA to a cooler version and sought out his lover, Laura, and eventually created a clone who could be cool guy Stefan full time. Instead Steve had to transform between the two. Laura ends up choosing Steve over Stefan.)
To be fair, this isn't the most egregious example of Ramaswamy's poor media knowledge on display in this tweet. He said, “More movies like Whiplash, fewer reruns of 'Friends'” would be. Because he fell into the category of people who considered the abuse JK Simmons' character levied on his young students in whip Makes sense because it pushes them towards greatness instead of dismissing them as totalitarian lunatics.
Besides—look. I know I'm really bashing the media. But I swear this is the last one—what a crazy drive Cory from. boy meets world-He has to work hard to look cool. And it didn't make any sense. In the end, he was a normal guy. that can be yourself He's definitely not a prankster or prom king.
After all, what prompted Ramaswamy to reveal this idea was the ongoing fight over H-1B visas, which allow American companies to hire foreign workers for specialized occupations. It has become a common tool in the tech industry to attract global talent. The top H-1B visa issuers are almost all technology companies. And there is no doubt that it is a visa. It brings in skilled workers and benefits the wider economy.,Big Tech companies also gain. Accused of using employment tools to outsource work while laying off household employees
The immigration hot topic is the biggest DKE situation I've ever seen 😂
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 26, 2024
Trump Limited to H1-B visas during the first semester.—Policies that the Biden administration has reversed and Customized to make it easier to hire immigrants But as Trump prepares to take office again There is this project. appear on the cutting board–
The divide between Trump loyalists and tech industry players has caused a rift in recent weeks. Sriram Krishna from a16z wash name Senior Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence for the Trump White House The appointment sparked the anger of prolific racist Laura Loomer. believe Krishnan wants to “remove all restrictions on green card limits” that would result in more international students coming to the United States. Which is bad in Loomer's eyes. accused Kritsana donated money to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, but it appears that she Confused him with someone of the same name.Which seemed right on her whole deal.
Now Ramaswamy and his pro-Trump tech brethren have defended immigration programs for skilled workers and students. When they find themselves at odds with the nationalist tendencies of the MAGA movement, this is certain to happen. It is little wonder that the war broke out before Trump took office. And at Christmas, it's no different. I guess if your family rejects you. You'll have more time to debate immigration policy on Twitter during the holidays.
If there is one thing that Ramaswamy has correctly identified, it is it. Even though it might be accidental. That's the divide between idiots and nerds. Author John Ganz presents his Fascist Theory “Jock/Creep” It's 2023 and it feels pretty good here. This theory notes that Americans are especially drawn to the jock/thug style for their authoritarian leaders. While the creeper/loser type plans behind the scenes. “Fools try to make their actions look historical. while fools look for the person who embodies the strength they lack,” he wrote.
There is no doubt that Trump is the laughing stock of this coalition. So there is little question that his supporters are drawn to that kind of energy. This is the same energy that Ramaswamy has argued should not be lionized in American culture. Before planting himself on the crumbling ground below, Ramaswamy serves as a link between athletes and nerds: able Capture the MAGA imagination Better than any other Trump replacement. But it remains in touch with the people who are pushing the tech world very much to the right. Now he seems to be in the lottery with nerds in MAGA's eyes.