What a strange article. It begins with some interesting stories of emigration to the U.S. (For a better version, read the chapter in <i>Making of the Atomic Bomb</i> called "Men From Mars" about a bunch of smart Hungarians that came to the U.S. and changed history). Then it takes a strange turn into a jumbled recitation of grievances and doom and gloom scenarios about the U.S. without citing much evidence. I suspect it's written for people that share the author's intuitive beliefs on these topics.<p>For example-- "Conservative family-oriented religious people like Sikorsky and Seversky have achieved pariah status"--citation needed. This is a common Fox News type talking point and reflects a belief on the part of many Christians that they are being persecuted within the U.S. But of course U.S. business and politics is still very much dominated by heterosexual Christian-identifying people with families. We've just taken steps to reduce persecutions of those that don't fit that mold.<p>This makes it hard to see this as anything other than an unfocused rant.