Walter Russell Meade, on the Jews and the WASPs.

One wonders why if certain countries are "Greedy, licentious, exploitative" and "the worst civilization witnessed in the history of mankind.", then why does Allah apparently like them so much? I mean, if you compare the US to Iran, for example, you can see which country is getting more of the blessing of Allah, whatever that is, and it isn't Iran.

As I see it, the best nations got where they were by doing many things right while the countries which remain shrouded in ignorance, poverty, and fear continue to do many things wrong. There's no reason that either group of nations is static. The former can fall from grace while the latter can build up their societies and systems of law, business, and education.

Good article. Your link goes to page 2 of it, but it's all good. Taken objectively, there's no doubt that the anglosphere with its welcome to those who cared to participate, has given far more to the world than it has taken. Imperfect, like all human activities, but from the abolition of slavery to modern communications, the longer, better lives of millions due to medical improvements, the track record is undeniable.