The West, Western nations face existential threats. From the outside, America looks more divided than at any time since the Civil War. Mass stupidity called lockdowns has created levels of debt from which quick recovery seems impossible. Some individuals show strength and character that gives me hope. Pat Buchanan. Ron Paul. Donald Trump. Tulsi Gabbard. And in Australia, libertarian Rebekah Spelman is new to politics. She might help drain the swamp here.