Western civilization is in decline from "summary" of The Death of the West by Patrick J. Buchanan
In every corner of the globe, the signs are ominous. The population of the West is aging and shrinking. The birthrate among native-born Europeans and Americans is below replacement level. Meanwhile, the tidal wave of immigration from the Third World continues to wash over the West, altering its composition in ways unimaginable to previous generations. The culture of the West, once the envy of the world, is under assault. Traditional values are being eroded by a toxic combination of cultural relativism, political correctness, and multiculturalism. The very idea of Western civilization is now often derided as "Eurocentric" and "racist." Our history, our art, our literature - all are seen as suspect, tainted by the sins of our forefathers. Economically, the West is in decline. Once the engine of global prosperity, Western nations now struggle with high levels of debt, stagnant growth,...
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