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Defending Western Civilization from Its Domestic Enemies
American Thinker ^ | 30 Mar, 2026 | J.B. Shurk

Posted on 03/30/2026 5:14:26 AM PDT by MtnClimber

When I write about threats to Western civilization, I struggle to find the sweet spot between describing the myriad problems we face and my firm belief that we are capable of winning this fight. I do not think all is lost. I do, however, think that it is important for as many people as possible to recognize what our enemies are doing.

When we are being attacked from all sides — culturally, politically, economically, socially, parentally, morally, religiously, psychologically — it is sometimes difficult to recognize that these attacks are all connected. Those who wish to destroy Western civilization use every available weapon to hurt us. When we concentrate on nothing but “bad news,” though, we talk ourselves into premature defeat. We psych ourselves out. We give our enemies greater power over us than they have.

We cannot bury our heads in the sand and ignore what is happening. We also cannot allow what is happening to intimidate us into silence or cow us into submission. Ideally, we will become more vocal in articulating exactly what our enemies are doing, find comfort in the growing chorus of voices urging resistance, and become only more confident in our defense of Western civilization.

Sounding the alarm is not a call for surrender. Nor should hearing the alarm cause us to tremble. This is the time for courage and determination. When our Western ancestors faced similar dangers in the past, they did not hide or run away. They prepared themselves for hardship. They prayed. They retrieved hidden swords from thatched roofs, straw beds, and bales of hay.

In broad strokes, we know what’s happening. Open borders policies in North America and Europe are sabotaging social cohesion. Christianity is under attack. Reason, rationality, and scientific inquiry have been abandoned. Our shared history is continuously

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TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: civilization; domesticenemies; eurabia; islamofascism; islamofascists; koranimals; leftism

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1 posted on 03/30/2026 5:14:26 AM PDT by MtnClimber
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To: MtnClimber

We have to start taking the institutions back.


2 posted on 03/30/2026 5:15:03 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber
Those of us who wish to defend the West should not scurry and hide. We should recognize the moment and prepare ourselves accordingly. Our enemies are everywhere. That’s okay. We are everywhere, too.
3 posted on 03/30/2026 5:21:13 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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islam and leftism are allies because both first require the Destruction of Western Civilization before they can implement their respective dystopias.

I crafted that phrase about 25 years ago to help everyone understand what we’re up against.

So, fight!


4 posted on 03/30/2026 5:26:32 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Not all 2,000,000,000 muslims want to murder me. But 200,000,000 probably do.)
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To: Uncle Miltie

“So, fight!”

While I agree with your assessment regarding our enemies, I kind of rankle at the call to “fight”. How? Give money to the RNC so they can waste it? Campaign for Republicans? I live in a blue area, these people wouldn’t vote Republican if it was Jesus Christ running as a Republican.

I think we’re on the same path as Western Europe, just a few years behind. Oh, and in that allegiance of the commies and muslims, muslims will devour the communists.


5 posted on 03/30/2026 5:34:53 AM PDT by brownsfan (We are already on the slippery slope.)
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To: brownsfan

I went to Israel and volunteered in the IDF for 7 weeks across three trips.

I donate here.

I actively support pro-Western Civ causes and candidates.

I fly the flag.

I write and publish letters to the editor.

I ran for office in the City of Seattle, knowing I would lose in order to get the message out and keep the faith.

I have a growing family.

I have converted a few people to our cause.

I contribute to the free market economy.

I craft my spending to fund our side.

And so on kinda infinitely.

There are LOTS of things we can do as individuals to help fight this fight. By the millions taking dozens of actions, we can win!


6 posted on 03/30/2026 5:42:45 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Not all 2,000,000,000 muslims want to murder me. But 200,000,000 probably do.)
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To: brownsfan

“Oh, and in that allegiance of the commies and muslims, muslims will devour the communists.”

Excellent observation! The birth rate of Muslims is higher than most communists and I think Muslims will be far more ruthless in killing commies for Allah.


7 posted on 03/30/2026 5:50:58 AM PDT by Maine Mariner
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To: MtnClimber

IMHO there are many in this country that need to be given a decision
a) leave in the next 30 days and never come back or,
b) something very bad will happen.

I am beyond tired of people who are either too stupid to listen to reason or too violent to tolerate.


8 posted on 03/30/2026 6:06:59 AM PDT by ByteMercenary (Election 2020 was stolen by mail-in voting. Mail-in voting and RCV counting should be abolished.)
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To: brownsfan

Yes Islam “the strong horse” will trample the communists. The lesser totalitarians come and go. Islam stays and grows. Witness the current world.


9 posted on 03/30/2026 6:08:03 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: brownsfan

“I think we’re on the same path as Western Europe, just a few years behind.”

I totally disagree with you. We are not years behind. We are bigger and therefore it is less obvious, but certain areas have obviously already been taken over and there is no real effort to stop it.


10 posted on 03/30/2026 6:09:24 AM PDT by suthener ( I do not like living under our homosexual, ghetto, feminist government.)
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To: brownsfan

Do you really want to know how to fight?

Here ya go...
1) Stop voting for republiCAN’Ts... vote for the person that represents your views, whatever party they happen to be. Don’t fall for the old “a vote for the third party candidate is vote for the democommie” line of crap. A vote for a third party candidate is a vote for a third party candidate. Unless you believe in the new math.

2) Use the power of the purse. I still wont buy budweiser products, nor do I buy gillette or proctor and gamble products. This is but a ding, but several dings equals a dent, several small dents make a large dent, and so on.

3) Take Rush Limbaughs advise and detune from the enemedia.
They lose their influence when you tune out from them.

4) This is not a national battle. All politics are local. The founders designed the system this way. Start your battle with the city council and local school board.

There is your battle plan. Following it is easy. And it has been proven to work.


11 posted on 03/30/2026 6:09:30 AM PDT by joe fonebone (And the people said NO!! The end.)
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To: MtnClimber

In regards to this situation when laws on the books pertaining to domestic enemies and subversives operating openly there is a huge deterrent that Paul Hersey utilized and it can be perpetuated by any resourceful American patriot. To go through a process most consider civilized is thrown out of the window when dealing with inbred Godless heathens. Christianity and our Constitution are not suicide pacts. The tree of Liberty does not thrive on water alone. The distractions the media bombards the print and video with are simply that, distractions from a planned ultimate goal of disarming and breaking the spirit Liberty and self-reliance. You will be amazed how quickly these enemies can be silenced. God bless America as we need it ever more with the systematic removal of the basic tenets of his glorious word while allowing satanic beliefs strife to be protected.


12 posted on 03/30/2026 6:20:19 AM PDT by mythenjoseph (Islam is not compatible within a free society.)
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To: MtnClimber

And killing some institutions, like many colleges and universities.


13 posted on 03/30/2026 6:29:39 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (“Critical thinking is hard; that’s why most people just jump to conclusions.”—Jung (paraphrased))
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To: Maine Mariner

Outstanding! May God bless you and your loved ones. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis as permanent party and in my travels in that section of our Republic I had no idea the general population was so self-destructive. This is from 86’-88’ I was running around the Seattle-Tacoma area on a Suzuki 750. Went on a lot of logging roads on Mt. Rainer and even went to Worlds Fair up in what ever province it was in Canada. One key thing to remember is “Never underestimate the pure stupidity the general public can muster up.”


14 posted on 03/30/2026 6:45:33 AM PDT by mythenjoseph (Islam is not compatible within a free society.)
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To: brownsfan
Oh, and in that allegiance of the commies and muslims, muslims will devour the communists.

Everyone can see what's going on. Except for the Communists themselves.

15 posted on 03/30/2026 6:49:31 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MtnClimber
Open borders policies in North America and Europe are sabotaging social cohesion.

There is a gross understatement of the state of global affairs.

There are easily identifiable groups and individuals who are conducting active, physical anti-MAGA actions.

Such actions as refusal to fund TSA during a war and opening the borders which allow them to be voted into public office demonstrates - to use a dramatic, very significant term - they are already inside the wire.

When we rise to defend the Constitution, they will screech and clamor we are denying them their Constitutional rights.

The outcome may well depend on the vast number of "George Washingtons" we currently have within the ranks of our national military forces; that is to say, patriots who have sworn to defend the Constitution.

16 posted on 03/30/2026 6:57:33 AM PDT by frog in a pot (Will Dems kill the filibuster? For reference, see not paying Homeland Security payroll during war.)
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To: brownsfan
I kind of rankle at the call to “fight”. How?

You actively fight for the culture in your local community. You become active in school matters, even if you don't have kids. You become active in local politics, even if you don't have political ambitions. You become active in your church and press for Biblically grounded teaching.

Seriously, most people that are "liberal" are that way because the are disengaged and simply follow the crowd. It's still a cultural war, despite the violence of the radical left, and the only way it is won is if we re-stablish the morals and ethos that the country was built on at the very basic levels; the individual, the household, and the community.

17 posted on 03/30/2026 7:35:22 AM PDT by Turbo Pig ('To close with and destroy the enemy")
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We have to make sure the Democrats do not flip the house and senate - all of Trump’s domestic policies will be halted in their tracks - and he’ll be up for a 3rd impeachment.

People vote with their wallets and surging gas prices - and soon food prices - spells very bad news for the party in power.


18 posted on 03/30/2026 8:02:00 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: MtnClimber

just in case anyone hasn’t seen this already,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yErKTVdETpw


19 posted on 03/30/2026 8:30:12 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Uncle Miltie

👊


20 posted on 03/30/2026 8:36:08 AM PDT by wardaddy (If u hate Trump you’re stupid or clueless what’s going on)
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