The article examines the long-standing perception of immigrants as outsiders or 'the other' in society. This viewpoint is often influenced by social and economic anomalies, which lead to exclusionary and controlling policies from governments. These measures include the construction of walls at borders, the introduction of new surveillance technologies, restrictive laws, and law enforcement practices like those employed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Through these lenses, immigrants are often portrayed in a negative light, as having undesirable traits brought from their countries of origin.

The author references a quote commonly associated with Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, characterizing immigrants as uncivilized and detrimental to societal morals. This perspective exemplifies how politicians can exploit xenophobic sentiments to garner support, particularly among those who may feel economically or culturally threatened by immigration. The alarming aspect of these sentiments is their historical persistence, raising concerns about the ethical implications of such rhetoric in contemporary politics.

Also highlighted is José Antonio Kast, the President of Chile, who, with the upcoming 2025 elections, illustrates a similar narrative that feeds into nationalist ideologies. Overall, the article suggests that the fat right's channeled hatred is not a new phenomenon but part of a longer narrative that shapes immigration policies worldwide.