The American Conservative Archives

Col. Macgregor warns Israel may drag the US into wider war with Iran, Turkey, and Egypt

A nation without shared memory becomes vulnerable to manipulation, unable to learn from mistakes, and gradually loses its identity and national power.

Opinion

Col. Douglas Macgregor

• Apr 7, 2025

Col. Macgregor: Trump should not let Israel lead the US into war with Iran after Syria’s fall

Israel’s war footing against Iran risks a broader Middle Eastern war, with Syria’s collapse fueling Israeli-Turkish tensions. Washington’s backing of Benjamin Netanyahu and his ambitions could tether America to the escalating regional conflict.

Opinion

Col. Douglas Macgregor and James W. Carden

• Dec 20, 2024

America’s next president should be someone who does not hope to ‘run the world’

The best way to protect America’s citizens would be to stop trying to 'run the world' and instead opt out of other nations’ battles. Unfortunately, America’s 'friends' rarely act like friends.

Opinion

Doug Bandow

• Jul 26, 2024Jul 26, 2024

Hollywood star Will Ferrell has become the latest mouthpiece for transgender propaganda

People generally do not think ideologically or scientifically, despite all claims to the contrary – they think in terms of stories. Hollywood understands this; the LGBT movement very much understands this.

Blogs

Jonathon Van Maren

• Jan 24, 2024Jan 24, 2024

Democrats push for Chinese-style surveillance in the US as digital ID comes to Canada

With Canadian authorities creating the infrastructure required to implement a digital identification network, some are concerned that a social credit system similar to the one in China is just around the corner.

Opinion

John Mac Ghlionn

• Aug 24, 2022Aug 24, 2022