Buchanan: The Loss of Independence

July 04, 2008 The Loss of Independence By Patrick J. Buchanan Share Your Comments For most of the 19th century, the nation followed the economic policy of Hamilton and the foreign policy of Washington -- and was richly rewarded. By the first decade of the 20th century, America was the most independent and self-reliant republic in all of history. And by staying out of two world wars of the 20th century until many of the bloodiest battles had been fought, America emerged in 1945 economically and politically independent of all other nations. (Continued Below) Sponsored Content Click Here The Shocking Truth About Muhammad Are you aware that the founder of the world's most intolerant religion was also the originator of today's violent jihad ideology? In fact, it's his most lasting legacy. The liberal media and even some Republican leaders would have you believe that "Islam is a religion of peace." But that myth is putting Western, Christian civilization in grave danger. In The Truth About Muhammad, Robert Spencer exposes disturbing myths and facts about America's deadliest enemy... get your free copy today! Click here to learn more And so we have become again a dependent nation. We borrow from Europe and Japan to defend the oil of Europe and Japan in the Persian Gulf. We borrow from China to buy the goods of China. We are as dependent on foreign borrowing as we are on foreign oil. And the questions arise: If the men of '76, who led those small and vulnerable states, were willing to sacrifice their lives, fortunes and sacred honor for America's independence, what is the matter with us? Click here to continue reading Pat Buchanan's column Sponsored Content Build Your Library With America's Most Important Conservative Books Get 3 Books for $1 Each when you join the Conservative Book Club. Founded more than 40 years ago, the Conservative Book Club has a stellar reputation for insightful editorial reviews, terrific customer service, and great values on our products. We offer the best selection of conservative books anywhere –- from the latest blockbusters from authors like Ann Coulter, Newt Gingrich, Pat Buchanan, and Laura Ingraham -– to important, hard-to-find (and sometimes club-exclusive) books you might not otherwise even hear about. Join the Conservative Book Club today and choose 3 books for $3 Click Here to Learn More

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