Patrick Buchanan’s new book The Death of the West identifies a social problem of the first order, and it deserves the widest possible readership. To identify a problem, even a big one, is not in itself a noteworthy achievement. What makes Buchanan’s contribution remarkable is that he identifies a problem that the ruling elites tell us does not exist, or is not a problem but a blessing. In today’s intellectual climate, it requires independence of mind and even courage to say what Buchanan does. And the book’s bestseller status indicates that there are still plenty of people who have retained … Continue reading Reviving the West