Menelik said:
My main point is to say that 'nationalist' type movements always seem to stay in the bottom of the dustbin of history. Name me one successful nativist movement that didn't and you might have my support, not that you desire or want it . As for me; I'm a libertarian by the way.
All "movements" end up in the dustbin of history eventually.
A nation can only thrive when it is runin a way that benefits the people (the folk) that caused it to be founded in the first place. A nation and its nationalism are inseparable. The U.S. central government is anti-nationalist to the core,with the important exception of Jewish nationalism. The central government has lost all connections to and sympathy for the people and the beliefs that brought America into being as a nation, which is why we have rotted from within rather than be destroyed by a foreign enemy.
You might be better off trying to nameone libertarian movement that ever got anywhere. Exporting jobs (so-called free trade), open borders for Third Worlders, yeah that's the prescription for a successful and free country.
Good post Mr. Wassall but I would submit that the people who run this country care not for the working man but only for the all mighty dollar. Its been that way since we have existed as a republic. As for libertarians (or republicans or democrats) 'getting anywhere' you are correct. Capitalism runs this country which can be a good or bad thing depending on your financial status. Not trying to start an argument but business owners only care about making a profit. I think that the sooner most people realize that and (hopefully) make the lifestyle changes to live in an out-sourcing capitalistic society they will be better off. I try to see things as they are and not how I would like them to be.