There's a problem in Old Europe. The Euro-Elites are facing a great obstacle they so wish to
subdue. They are not threatened by radical Islamic extremism, an empowered Russia, or anything
else like that... they reserve their greatest fear and loathing for their great nemesis the
United States. Allied with our own homegrown Elites, they hope to remake America in their own
image, and are engaged in a serious battle to make this happen.
The problem stems from a tradition, a culture in Europe, that breeds Elitism and fosters a
general dislike for the qualities that make the United States great. These fundamental
differences between old and new world are emerging at a time when such differences are magnified
by the current international issues. They are worth observing.
The culture of Europe has been dominated by a long history of serfdom and tribalism. These caste
systems, national and local chauvinism, rule of brute force, control by elites, and endless
bloody wars has resulted in a dominant culture that is essentially neo-fuedalistic. Europeans
are disarmed in the face of authoritarianism... they may hate it, in fundamentally these see
themselves as wrong and state right. An American would rebel from the bottom of his soul...
defiance, not obediance, is the American answer to overbearing authority.
The history of the US is not the same as Europe and has bred a much different animal. In America
old ideas of creed, nationality, or class had little bearing. Independence, a pioneer spirit,
self-sufficiency, risk-taking, direct action and innovation were guiding concepts. Americans
loved rough-hewn heroes who stand up for their beliefs and possess a clear vision of what they
want. We love mavericks. We're skeptical of authority, democratic by instinct, and
entrepreneurial by choice. Over there, the 'Ideal Man' was a scholarly, aristocratic gentlemen
of leisure... over here Teddy Roosevely was our hero, over there it was Friedrich Nietszche.
In Europe festered the remanants of an pre-Enlightenment past, living off of faded glories and
newfound envy. Today this clash is pushed to the forefront. With the Elites (the modern day
equivelent of Lords) firmly in power in politics, the media, entertainment, schools, and
business, and the masses (the modern day equivelent of the loyal serf), Europe has made it a
priority to oppose and despise the United States because of who we are: The can-do culture
versus the can't-face-doing crowd. There is no doubt in which society stands to lose.
They are repulsed by our guns, our religion, and our power. We are bullies and cowboys. We have
the death penalty, limited government, and drive SUVs. There is a desperate desire to force us
to change our ways, because that's what Elite's do... after all, they always know what's best.
They don't understand us, and what they don't understand they treat with contempt. They are
bitter over their decay, low growth rates, unemployment, loss of power and prestige, and it's
the easy way out to point fingers at the dynamic engine of power and progress.
The Europeans can't speak softly and carry a big stick, so they scream constantly with a twig in
hand... and I'm supposed to change for them. I'd rather be hated but right.
subdue. They are not threatened by radical Islamic extremism, an empowered Russia, or anything
else like that... they reserve their greatest fear and loathing for their great nemesis the
United States. Allied with our own homegrown Elites, they hope to remake America in their own
image, and are engaged in a serious battle to make this happen.
The problem stems from a tradition, a culture in Europe, that breeds Elitism and fosters a
general dislike for the qualities that make the United States great. These fundamental
differences between old and new world are emerging at a time when such differences are magnified
by the current international issues. They are worth observing.
The culture of Europe has been dominated by a long history of serfdom and tribalism. These caste
systems, national and local chauvinism, rule of brute force, control by elites, and endless
bloody wars has resulted in a dominant culture that is essentially neo-fuedalistic. Europeans
are disarmed in the face of authoritarianism... they may hate it, in fundamentally these see
themselves as wrong and state right. An American would rebel from the bottom of his soul...
defiance, not obediance, is the American answer to overbearing authority.
The history of the US is not the same as Europe and has bred a much different animal. In America
old ideas of creed, nationality, or class had little bearing. Independence, a pioneer spirit,
self-sufficiency, risk-taking, direct action and innovation were guiding concepts. Americans
loved rough-hewn heroes who stand up for their beliefs and possess a clear vision of what they
want. We love mavericks. We're skeptical of authority, democratic by instinct, and
entrepreneurial by choice. Over there, the 'Ideal Man' was a scholarly, aristocratic gentlemen
of leisure... over here Teddy Roosevely was our hero, over there it was Friedrich Nietszche.
In Europe festered the remanants of an pre-Enlightenment past, living off of faded glories and
newfound envy. Today this clash is pushed to the forefront. With the Elites (the modern day
equivelent of Lords) firmly in power in politics, the media, entertainment, schools, and
business, and the masses (the modern day equivelent of the loyal serf), Europe has made it a
priority to oppose and despise the United States because of who we are: The can-do culture
versus the can't-face-doing crowd. There is no doubt in which society stands to lose.
They are repulsed by our guns, our religion, and our power. We are bullies and cowboys. We have
the death penalty, limited government, and drive SUVs. There is a desperate desire to force us
to change our ways, because that's what Elite's do... after all, they always know what's best.
They don't understand us, and what they don't understand they treat with contempt. They are
bitter over their decay, low growth rates, unemployment, loss of power and prestige, and it's
the easy way out to point fingers at the dynamic engine of power and progress.
The Europeans can't speak softly and carry a big stick, so they scream constantly with a twig in
hand... and I'm supposed to change for them. I'd rather be hated but right.
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