Dad Saves America Why We Should Cut Legal Immigration In Half - Mark Krikorian
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Aug 14, 2025 
In this discussion, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, dives into the contentious topic of reducing legal immigration. He challenges common perceptions, arguing that high immigration levels aren't always beneficial for the economy or societal cohesion. Mark emphasizes the importance of assimilation and critiques the H-1B visa system. They explore the complexities of cultural identity, the impact of workers on job markets, and the often-overlooked issues surrounding illegal immigration—all while proposing practical solutions.
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Mass Immigration vs Modern Welfare State
- Mass immigration clashes with modern welfare states and complicates assimilation due to advanced transport and communication.
- Krikorian argues modern economies and social services make large-scale immigration costly and destabilizing.
Assimilation Is Owning America's Past
- Assimilation means adopting America's history and civic identity, not just surface traits like food or dress.
- Krikorian says true assimilation shows when immigrants accept America's past as their own responsibility.
Carrying Yourself Marks National Identity
- Krikorian recounts travelling in the Soviet Union where an Armenian doctor distinguished Europeans from Americans by how they carried themselves.
- The story illustrates subtle behavioral markers of national cultures that observers notice abroad.
