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Race, Nationalism, and Patriotism, Part II: Nationalism
As we continue this series on race, nationalism, and patriotism, I’d like to note that the discussion on Part I: Race has been more subdued and thoughtful than similar discussions, and I’d like to thank those who have taken part in it. In this second part, I rely quite heavily on the writings of the Hungarian-American (and Catholic) historian John Lukacs, … [Read More]
The desirability of open borders has become such a given in polite conversation that even some supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul have criticized him for suggesting greater restrictions. That makes this statement by a government official today seem all the more surprising: “It is the responsibility of [the other country] to ensure that the border operates properly, according to … [Read More]
It’s good to see that there’s at least one candidate seeking the Republican nomination who believes in a sensible immigration policy: Yet another reason (as if we needed one) to be excited about the candidacy of Ron Paul. An immigration policy that treats the external threat posed by the applicant’s country of origin as reason to deny entry to the United … [Read More]
What’s the most popular boys’ name in Britain? If you guessed “Jack,” you’d be right. That’s a pretty common British name--in fact, it’s been the most popular boys’ name for 13 years now. What about the second most popular? Well, that depends. If we treat each variant spelling of a name as a separate name, then the second most popular boys’ … [Read More]
On Wednesday, November 28, Derrick Shareef pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Chicago on federal charges of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. I’ve discussed the Shareef case before on this website, most notably here, here, and here. In the past, I’ve suggested the Shareef case was only the tip of the iceberg, and that those who thought … [Read More]
I interrupt my friendly criticism of Mr. LaTulippe’s article to bring you the breaking news: Pat Robertson Backs Giuliani’s Bid Robertson’s remarks on why he would be willing to endorse a man who stands for everything Robertson claims to stand against are revealing: Robertson said he was willing to overlook Giulani’s pro-abortion rights stance because he takes him at his word … [Read More]
Steven LaTulippe’s article today, ”Let’s Sit Out World War IV,” has much to recommend it, and I doubt that anyone associated with Taki’s Top Drawer is likely to disagree with LaTulippe’s call for the United States to take advantage of the fact that we are “not forced by geography into a conflict with Dar-al Islam.” Yes, withdrawing from the Middle East … [Read More]
Three headlines from the month of July: “45 Muslim doctors planned US terror raids” (from the Telegraph of London) “Italy ‘terror school’ imam had bomb chemicals-police” (from Reuters) “Former U.S sailor in terror case discussed attacking military personnel, prosecutor says” (from the International Herald Tribune) Why, I’m often asked (even in comments on this website), do I bother discussing the threat … [Read More]
Justin Raimondo writes so fast that he can be forgiven for misreading what I wrote. He refers to “excluding” adherents to Islam, while I wrote “denying entrance to adherents of Islam.” Obviously, I’m not talking about deporting citizens who are Muslim, Black Muslim or otherwise, but changing our immigration policy so that we’re not accepting more Muslims. Would that make a … [Read More]
My friend Justin Raimondo is right: The hysteria being generated in certain quarters around the botched bombings in London is entirely manufactured, designed to support a failed and immoral war. Like the JFK airport plotters, and the Fort Dix Six, and a score of other victims of Sudden Jihad Syndrome), the bombers were incompetent and almost certainly not connected to Al … [Read More]