I see there are many Americans who don't feel connected to our larger, vulgar culture. There are apparently many of us, surely most of us Christians. Not the phony Christians who just call themselves that, but the ones who actually do live according to the Gospel and love the Lord. For us, the culture we knew is mostly gone, but it's ok, we'll keep going, trusting in God. He told us this is how it world would be, and we see it happening just as he said. So many profit from and enjoy our deteriorating culture, they revel in it, love it, contribute to it. This is the kind of world they enjoy! This is what they wanted all along, a world that is evil, ugly, base, and nasty. Well they've got it.

I agree with every single word here. We all knew this is what would happen, and now we have to mostly stand by while it DOES happen. Keep praying, and doing what we can to counter it, raise our children well, and we'll get through it. Maybe God will intervene in the meantime. God bless America, even though we no longer deserve it.

As always, a great column. You are a national treasure, Mr. Buchanan. I have always been saddened to see you abused, as you are. You are right. Half of America does not want to hear what you have to say, agree with what you say, or want you to be allowed to say it! But the other half, more or less, agrees with you 100%, and are too beaten down into silence. Thank you for your wisdom and insight. God bless you in this wonderful, blessed season. Merry Christmas.

I don't agree anymore with intervening in the Middle East. But America must stand with Israel. For Christian believers, this is something that is very deep in our tenets of faith, entwined in our history as a Judeo-Christian nation. God has linked America and Israel, maybe we were even created FOR Israel! Pat, I wonder at your question. I'm puzzled by it. Would you have us abandon Israel?

Curmudgeon, AGREED.

As usual, Pat Buchanan has his finger right on the pulse of America. Also as usual, he is not afraid to say the absolute truth of the situation. I thank him for that, even as so many bristle at the implications! The truth may hurt but he's right, it is going to be pretty impossible to win over Latinos to the GOP. It is sure going to take alot more than just throwing out some qualified Hispanics as vote bait. I must admit, in thinking about this so far, I can think of nothing that will change the dynamic as stated in this article. Well done, Mr. Buchanan. I would rather read your insights than anyone I can think of. Your words and intent are often twisted and misused, but you are far and away the most accurate prognosticator.

when people have no response, no ideas, no worthy thoughts, they think hyperbolic accusations and rhetoric or name calling is sufficient. SouthernBelle, you have got to be kidding. What an astoundingly ignorant response.

Never thought of that, Phillup. You are probably right. Seeing the constant harassment and hounding poor George W. got from our "press", I can only imagine what Romney would get. My God, what a depressing thought. I have asked before, why don't conservatives own more media outlets? The mainstream media is so heavily liberal and Democrat, can't we put together a few millionaires who can create more balanced media? It's an uphill battle, but you've got to start somewhere. If Romney wins, I won't give a darn for a long time what the media says. We all know they are biased liars anyway.

Excellent column, Mr. Buchanan. Perfectly expressed insights and common sense. To answer your hypothetical question, yes indeed, we should come home, get everybody out, and stop helping. It is absurd to continue, but change seems impossible with this ossified and off-track administration. God help us.

The GOP lives in fear of liberals and Democrats reaction to their statements far too often! They seem to live in constant paranoia over a verbal gaffe or error. That alone screams fear and insecurity. Get over it guys and girls! When you speak, say it, and stop chewing your nails over the response! Throw it out there. If it was a mistake, so be it. Don't let the liberal media machine decide what you can or can't say. They won't like ANYTHING you say, so prepare yourself. If it's liberal approval and popularity you want, you're on the wrong team!