I enjoyed the dry humor, but behind the sarcasm, I think you made some very good points. I think that... [MORE]

Trelaina 

Nov 27, 2007 18:09

Good Lord, yes we have plenty to be thankful for in the US. And lots to be disgusted about under... [MORE]

Doug Robertson 

Nov 22, 2007 18:57

You and all the peripheral Steyns that will fit in your car are invited to Toronto for next year's festivities.... [MORE]

Doug Lewis 

Nov 22, 2007 15:01

Steyn should be made a permanent member of Congress. I take that back. That would be demeaning in today's political... [MORE]

Steve Andrade 

Nov 22, 2007 12:35

Thank you, Mark Steyn. Your insight and writings are part of my Thanksgiving. I am proud to be an American... [MORE]

A.C. 

Nov 22, 2007 08:24

This was a very good piece of work. Much of the rest of the western world has benefited from the... [MORE]

Joe Nuchastowich 

Nov 22, 2007 05:16

I'm thankful for George bloody Bush. Those women who were saved from being turned into embryo factories to provide raw... [MORE]

ic 

Nov 22, 2007 03:38

God Bless Us All. We are a grand experiment, aren't we? Thank you, God. [MORE]

Eve Stewart 

Nov 21, 2007 19:12

I fully agree with Steyn's sentiments, but he's being a bit remiss about the British our contribution in Afganistan. We're... [MORE]

John Moloney 

Nov 21, 2007 18:03

God bless America and Mark Steyn. [MORE]

Zwi Zur 

Nov 21, 2007 17:14

Mark, I always appreciate your humor and your sincere appreciation of "the benign hegemony" that is America. You see through... [MORE]

Leif ErikCoburn 

Nov 21, 2007 14:05

As usual, Mark is right on in his commentary........ Sometimes we forget just what we have here in the USA.. Beyond the... [MORE]

Bob Melley 

Nov 21, 2007 11:30

I was delighted to read the comment from fellow Cantabrian, John Hipkin, one-time Mayor of the city. The U.S. prides... [MORE]

Marie-louise Holland 

Nov 21, 2007 05:34

Don't worry John Hipkin ( is your nick name Jack) we're all right! Mark Steyn is a genius, don't you... [MORE]

John Aams 

Nov 21, 2007 00:14

I am often amazed he sees so many positives in The Most Powerful Nation In History (although less powerful seemingly... [MORE]

David Wells 

Nov 20, 2007 16:48

Mark's hyperbole is nothing compared to the anti-american sentiment and propaganda that is systematically cultivated everyday, everywhere on earth. As... [MORE]

Dean Stergides 

Nov 21, 2007 08:43

This article is Great. Thanks [MORE]

Dan T 

Nov 20, 2007 11:52

First, fact. Tony Blair did not abolish the upper house of the UK parliament. His government reformed it though the... [MORE]

john hipkin 

Nov 20, 2007 11:40

. . . and happy Thanksgiving. I'll extend Thanksgiving wishes to our friend N. Sarkozy as well, a breath of... [MORE]

Robert l. Labbe 

Nov 20, 2007 21:17

You know many things about your adopted country that I wish many of our native born people would learn. I... [MORE]

Robert H. Boyer 

Nov 21, 2007 15:21

hipkin: The only reason the Brits are affected by the sub-prime mortgage black hole is greed. I don't think the... [MORE]

ic 

Nov 22, 2007 04:51

I find Mark Steyn to be insightful and humorous, both points, apparently, being totally lost upon you. Why do you even... [MORE]

Pete Janssen 

Nov 22, 2007 09:46

Thanks for pointing out the Blair detail. While I respect your right to your opinion, the rest of your comment,... [MORE]

Ted Lienesch 

Nov 22, 2007 09:58

Ted, Your heady rhetoric has led you to the accusation that Osama Bin Laden is my hero! In case any... [MORE]

john hipkin 

Nov 23, 2007 05:00

Thank you for your wonderful article. It was perfect for Thanksgiving day -- I made copies of it for my... [MORE]

Jane Sacco 

Nov 24, 2007 20:17

Very informative article as we Americans often look to Europe for the idea of stability based on longevity. I have... [MORE]

Doris K. Roane 

Nov 20, 2007 10:40

It is a tough thing to leave familiar surroundings and the history of your family and friends to move to... [MORE]

Woodrow Miller 

Nov 22, 2007 11:43

Happy Thanksgiving Mark! Godspeed and God Bless in all your endeavors. [MORE]

Stephen Miller 

Nov 20, 2007 02:09

Happy Thanksgiving Mark! Godspeed and God Bless in all your endeavors. [MORE]

Stephen Miller 

Nov 20, 2007 02:08

Great article. Thanks for writing it. Few people in the media state the obvious these days. It's refreshing. [MORE]

Martin 

Nov 19, 2007 18:21

I don't see what there is to be thankful for. The world owes NOTHING to America. The world would be...

Jane Higgins 

Nov 19, 2007 18:01

Excellent piece! Hopefully the message is spread far and wide. Alas however, I fear that the elites prefer fine whine... [MORE]

neal hunt 

Nov 19, 2007 12:17

You wrote "Aside from Britain and France, the Europeans cannot project power in any meaningful way anywhere. When they sign... [MORE]

John Fonteine 

Nov 19, 2007 12:09

Hey Debi ~ got this great email from Luis (Damian's brother). Although I'm not THAT politically astute, this really hit... [MORE]

Debra Meidinger 

Nov 19, 2007 12:06

Thanks, Mark. I needed that. -Carol Stanley San Diego, CA [MORE]

Carol Stanley 

Nov 19, 2007 11:44

Thank you for writing this essay. I'll make sure my kids read it this afternoon when they get home from... [MORE]

jm 

Nov 19, 2007 11:15

Thank God for Steyn and the voice he gives to the 'silent majority.' [MORE]

Ken Mallett 

Nov 19, 2007 11:03

Great column, I agree completely. When I was a boy, my dad told me that American democracy was a great... [MORE]

Chaim Caron 

Nov 19, 2007 10:38

enjoy this piece by Mark Steyn [MORE]

jim stonehill 

Nov 19, 2007 09:38

Thank you Mark Steyn for another example of the insight you have into our country. It is sad that so... [MORE]

bill kesler 

Nov 19, 2007 09:26

I loved your article about Thanksgiving and U.S. exceptionalism. As an immigrant, I too am very thankful to this country... [MORE]

Barry Schechter 

Nov 19, 2007 08:12