[MadelineZapeezda]

He espouses the Buchanan version of conservatism, which is not necessarily conservative. .
Multiculturalism is the problem - not immigration.

Disagree with you here. This country never had a problem with multiculturalism. It was made great by its 'melting pot society' Pat's conservative in my book, always was, always will be. Conservatism is viewed in the eye of the beholder.

[Arch-Conservative]

You are completely wrong on many fronts. Multiculturalism is the exact opposite of the "melting pot" theory of American society. While the "melting pot" suggests that immigrants would bring elements of their own culture, but largely accept our established American culture - multiculturalism is the "salad bowl" theory, in which immigrants practice their own distinct culture, and the US must oblige. Multiculutralism, or the denial that there exists a distinct American culture, is the problem. If immigrants would assimilate, immigration wouldn't be a problem.

Second, conservatism is NOT in the eye of the beholder. Conservatism is a solidified belief in the superiority of the individual, that humanity is endowed with the rights to economic and political freedom, and that the United States, in all its glory, has the responsibility to export those freedoms that have made it great. Pat Buchanan used to be a 100% conservative, but he has left the reservation since. His anti-free trade stance is simply not conservative, nor is his isolationism on foreign policy. I have tremendous respect for Buchanan, and agree with him regarding most domestic policy - but regarding foreign policy, he's gone leftist.

A.D. Elrod