State of Emergency

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Pat Buchanan raises a critical alarm about the surge of illegal immigration since 9/11, with over four million crossing the borders and more arriving daily. He argues that Washington leaders lack the resolve to enforce the rule of law, leading to a broken Melting Pot and jeopardizing the nation's future. Buchanan asserts that the American Southwest is being reconquered by Mexico, with many Mexicans viewing these territories as their birthright, driven by a deliberate policy from the Mexican government. He refers to this as the "Aztlan Plot" for "La Reconquista," aiming to reclaim lands lost during historical conflicts. Drawing parallels between the current immigration wave and the barbarian invasions that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire, Buchanan passionately contends that we are witnessing the decline of Western civilization. He warns that if the influx is not stopped, America will become unrecognizable by mid-century, transforming into a Third World dystopia. He criticizes President Bush for failing to secure the border, viewing it as a significant dereliction of duty. In the concluding chapter, Buchanan proposes a comprehensive immigration reform and border security plan, emphasizing that without action, Bush's legacy may be the loss of the Southwest, historically significant to figures like Sam Houston and Andrew Jackson. With millions of undocumented immigrants already in the U.S. and many more expected, thi