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Buchanan Ethos Pathos And Logos

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Patrick J. Buchanan argues that a nation based on democracy, diversity and equality will be unlikely to thrive. America has continued to challenge different beliefs and values, which is why he believes we are going to tear this nation to the ground. Buchanan is definitely against diversity in America almost to where he believes it’s almost a myth. “It is a revolution in thought and belief about who we are as a nation.”(Buchanan 596) He believed that it made America less of a nation and the only way to become a nation is to assimilate the same kind of values. I believe that Buchanan has presented his arguments efficiently by using logos and pathos. He provides evidence by bring up historical events from the past and comparing it to present events. He also presents statistics which makes him a more credible …show more content…

The “unique faith, culture and civilization” they had planted in the American soil. After one culture pulls away others begin to form. Different races, cultures, traditions and languages begin to emerge. That is what Buchanan feared. And he begins to go on about how this is making America is a horrible and lesser nation making his essay that much more biased. He fails to point out the good it has done for our nation. Also hwta diversity has brought to the table and has created. In my opinion diversity has done the nation good in so many positive ways. It brings different opinions to the table different perspectives and by doing this we are being open-minded about certain situations present. America was founded for diversity democracy and equality but that isn’t what holds us together today. Our nation has thrived greatly on diversity and

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