The Rise of Intolerant Europe

Any fair reading of European history leads to the conclusion that Europe is actually a very intolerant place - much more intolerant than the U.S. Many pundits seem to believe that the latest uprisings will lead to the "enclaving" of Europe or the beginning of the end of Western Civilization. The problem with this argument is that it has no historical basis. A scenario that does have historical relevance is the "liquidation" scenario that has been played out numerous times in Europe; i.e. by Ferdinand and Isabella, by Louis XIV, and recently by Adolf Hitler.

Liquidation does not necessarily mean mass killings, it also means mass deportation, or mass forced conversion. Elites may tend to think such a scenario is not possible in the modern world. However, I believe this scenario is far more likely than the creation of enclaves or surrender. People tend to underestimate the pressure of democracy once the train has left the station. These same democracies can easily lead to the rise of a 21st century tyrant, whose first order of business will be to solve the immgration problem (before taking on traditional tyrant type activities).