Your view on this is totally correct, according to my views from experience since 1961 to 1993 in academic and corporate hard science practical research and innovation ; B. S. Eng., M. S., Ph. D., and post-doctoral; in corporate life as a member of the technical staff.
One of the great points if the downfall is entertaining foreign graduate students that displace potential U. S.-born students in low-paid assistant roles to boost the PoP paradigm for faculty reputations, then not sending them back to countries of origin ("brain drain" of the home countries), and finally displacing U. S.-born and trained faculty members for the same reason.
This "invader" mentality is not just at the border re menial workers, it is the seducing of foreigners and giving over the universities, and eventually our country, to them.
My perception for years.
I see the background and accomplishments of some on this board and I really feel like I should be on a lower IQ board! :)
Maybe a sister board called “Not so Bright or Accomplished Republic!!” :)
But I agree with what you said.
After reading it four times to understand it. It’s not aimed at the 5th grade reading level :)