PrintFebruary 20, 2007
Is Free Europe waking up?
The philosopher Nietzsche once wrote that "thoughts that come on doves' feet change the world." Amidst all the raucous Leftist and Islamist ranting in Europe, one of those silent tidal changes may be on the way. You might not expect a French blog to defiantly wave the American flag, but this one does.Even in the grip of socialism many of the French remember the Enlightenment, when liberty was at least as inspiring as social welfare checks. The Enlightenment gave birth to John Locke and Edmund Burke in England, and Voltaire in France --- and ultimately to the American Revolution on this side of the water. Our basic political philosophy comes from that time. Apparently it has not yet been forgotten. Is Europe waking up to reality? Judging by some of the blogs, many people are. But they face a long, uphill battle against a rooted Leftist establishment that easily welcomes Islamist ideology. European cities are increasingly controlled by Muslims who are more attracted to...(Read Full Article)
