Reagan Did It in 1986. It’s Time to Do It Again. | Common Sense Immigration Reform

The green card lottery that Bruce called ""the height of stupidity"" was suspended by the Trump administration in December 2025. Bruce was right before it was news. In this episode of Common Sense for America, Bruce Rutherford breaks down America's broken immigration system — and why the common sense solution isn't a liberal idea or a radical idea. It's Ronald Reagan's idea. In this episode: Why 73% of ICE detainees have no criminal conviction How the visa lottery rejected a five-language genius in favor of a raffle Why the CBO says smart immigration reform cuts the deficit by $900 billion The three-part solution that wins the border debate AND the 2026 midterms What Reagan actually did in 1986 — and why it worked Both sides have a point on immigration. But neither side has the common sense answer. Until now. Share this with every American who wants real solutions, not political theater. Common Sense for America is hosted by Bruce Rutherford, broadcasting from Westwood Golf Club in Houston, Texas. New episodes every week. Subscribe for more common sense solutions on immigration, the economy, education, foreign policy, and the issues that matter most to America's future. God bless you and yours, and God bless America.