Which of the following describes thomas nast?
a. corrupt politician
b. political cartoonist
c. leader in big business
d. writer and social commentator

The correct answer is B.

Thomas Nast (1840 – 1902) was an American editorial cartoonist (born in Germany). He was the creator of the modern Santa Claus image and the GOP logo of the elephant for the Republican Party. The general belief states that he was the creator of Uncle Sam and Columbia. He used those symbols but did not create them.

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.