Patriot Front marched in Washington DC on July 4.

The Patriot Front advocates that only people of white European descent should be considered American.

On July 4, 1776, the United States of America was founded as an independent nation by people of white European descent. Since then, America's ethnoculture has lost its bearing.

If you are white of European descent, what is your opinion of the Patriot Front's cause. Does it have merit?

If you are not white of European descent, what is your argument for the right to be American?

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Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M

The true Americans are the American Indians

sree251 · 41-45, M

@Strictmichael75 So are the bisons, grizzly bears, and the moose. No argument here even from the Patriot Front.

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

Their contention has no constitutional or legal foundation. Most people, when they think through the consequences logically, will conclude that their advocacy is morally repugnant and socially unsound. Their cause has no merit.

If you are not white or of European descent, your argument for the right to be American is just the same as anyone else's.

MoveAlong · 70-79, M

I believe we will see more of these demonstrations before November. The other despicable groups will probably become more active too. I hope the left has enough sense to stay home and let them march. The world needs see them for what they are.

I think trump would love to seen violent confrontations in the streets so he can declare Martial Law before the elections

sree251 · 41-45, M

@MoveAlong These demonstrations will arise as long as there is patriotism in American hearts. Why do you find the love of country despicable?

Trump is an immoral politician drowning in self-love, not love of country.

Miram · 31-35, F

Incredibly illogical premises.

Saying only white Europeans can be American because white Europeans founded the country is like saying only descendants of the founders can be citizens, which confuses who created a nation with who belongs to it.

It is a civil Republic not a racial one.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@Miram

It is a civil Republic not a racial one.

Every nation is a civil republic that provides for a government of the people. What people is the question. The answer to this question lies in the aspiration of the people with regard to what kind of nation they want.

Saying only white Europeans can be American because white Europeans founded the country is like saying only descendants of the founders can be citizens, which confuses who created a nation with who belongs to it.

You are foisting a flawed argument. The Patriot Front's manifesto does not limit citizenship to descendants of the founders. It limits citizenship to white Europeans.

Miram · 31-35, F

@sree251

Lmao

You're arguing against a point I never made.

I wasn't attempting to summarize Patriot Front's manifesto; I was challenging the logic used to justify it.

My analogy wasn't about who Patriot Front includes or excludes, but about the leap from "white Europeans founded the country" to "therefore only white Europeans should be considered American."

Pointing out that their manifesto says "white Europeans" rather than "descendants of the founders" doesn't address that criticism, because the issue is the reasoning, not the exact membership criteria.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@Miram

Lmao

Is that a laugh of condescension? What's so funny? Which is it?

You're arguing against a point I never made.

Ok, if I barked up the wrong tree, I stand corrected. Let's examine your argument

I wasn't attempting to summarize Patriot Front's manifesto; I was challenging the logic used to justify it.

What logic? Political ideology is driven by idealistic aspiration, not logic; otherwise, American democracy wouldn't be so screwed up by oligarchs and crooks.

My analogy wasn't about who Patriot Front includes or excludes, but about the leap from "white Europeans founded the country" to "therefore only white Europeans should be considered American."

What is wrong with the reasoning? Let's be clear about this. It is not a question of considering white Europeans as Americans. It is a question of who is qualified to get American citizenship. If a person of French extraction wants to become an American, that person may seek to join the American nation. Get it?

Pointing out that their manifesto says "white Europeans" rather than "descendants of the founders" doesn't address that criticism, because the issue is the reasoning, not the exact membership criteria.

I am losing you here. Perhaps, some other poster can jump in and clear the smoke for me.

Afterlife · 70-79, MNew

It's clearly a dishonest and bigoted stance. p.s. I'm white as can be.

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sree251 · 41-45, M

@Afterlife Why do you say that? Do you just feel that way or do you have a valid argument to share?

Afterlife · 70-79, MNew

@sree251 People should be judged on their individual merit.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@Afterlife Ok, that's your opinion. So, what do you do with the drunks, drug addicts, and other misfits who cannot contribute to society? They have no merit, do they?

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