Nationalist/ Tribalist themes · The best of Pat Buchanan

The Eternal Lure of Nationalism

By Pat Buchanan, February 26, 2018: In a surprise overtime victory in the finals of the Olympic men’s hockey tournament, the Russians defeated Germany, 4-3. But the Russians were not permitted to have their national anthem played or flag raised, due to a past doping scandal. So, the team ignored the prohibition and sang out… Continue reading The Eternal Lure of Nationalism

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A US-Turkish Clash in Syria?

By Patrick J. Buchanan, January 18, 2018: The war for dominance in the Middle East, following the crushing of ISIS, appears about to commence in Syria — with NATO allies America and Turkey on opposing sides. Turkey is moving armor and troops south to Syria’s border enclave of Afrin, occupied by Kurds, to drive them… Continue reading A US-Turkish Clash in Syria?

The best of Pat Buchanan · The Donald Trump Presidency

After the Coup, What Then?

With the Trump Presidency growing further imperiled each day, it is worth contemplating the consequences of a deep state coup. Notwithstanding beltway talk of ‘Russian interference into our election’, if Trump was removed from office, an entire generation of American voters and perhaps millions of populists around the world, would have their faith in democracy… Continue reading After the Coup, What Then?

Russia · The best of Pat Buchanan

Russia Baiters and Putin Haters

By Patrick J. Buchanan, July 14, 2017: “Is Russia an enemy of the United States?” NBC’s Kasie Hunt demanded of Ted Cruz. Replied the runner-up for the GOP nomination, “Russia is a significant adversary. Putin is a KGB thug.” To Hillary Clinton running mate Tim Kaine, the revelation that Donald Trump Jr., entertained an offer… Continue reading Russia Baiters and Putin Haters

Russia · The best of Pat Buchanan

Is McCain Hijacking Trump’s Foreign Policy?

“Is McCain Hijacking Trump’s Foreign Policy”, Pat Buchanan, March 16, 2017: “The senator from Kentucky,” said John McCain, speaking of his colleague Rand Paul, “is working for Vladimir Putin … and I do not say that lightly.” What did Sen. Paul do to deserve being called a hireling of Vladimir Putin? He declined to support… Continue reading Is McCain Hijacking Trump’s Foreign Policy?

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Can Trump and Putin Avert Cold War II?

“Can Trump and Putin Avert Cold War II?”, Pat Buchanan, January 2, 2017: In retaliation for the hacking of John Podesta and the DNC, Barack Obama expelled 35 Russian diplomats and ordered closure of their country houses on Long Island and Maryland’s Eastern shore. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that 35 U.S. diplomats would be… Continue reading Can Trump and Putin Avert Cold War II?