From
Migrant Workers to Supremacist Settlers
Immigration,
welfare, and the erosion of cultural sovereignty in post-war Europe.
Lars Møller |
January 8, 2026 www.americanthinker.co
From
Wikimedia Commons: History of Algiers (G. M. Brighty, 1817)
In
the aftermath of WWII, the landscapes of North America and Western Europe were
profoundly reshaped by the imperatives of reconstruction, economic expansion,
and the establishment of comprehensive welfare states. Citizens in both regions
exhibited a heightened concern for social welfare, driven by the collective
trauma of war and the ideological triumph of social interventionism. This era
marked the institutionalization of safety nets designed to mitigate poverty,
unemployment, and inequality, fostering societies where prosperity was
ostensibly shared. However, beneath this veneer of progress lay a pragmatic dependency
on immigrant labor to sustain economic growth.
In
North America, before the 2014 border crisis, illegal immigration from Mexico
was tacitly tolerated to fulfill demands for domestic servants in affluent
households or unskilled workers in agriculture and industry. Similarly, Western
Europe, from the 1960s onwards, witnessed an influx of foreign workers
(frequently illiterate) to bolster industrial production and essential
municipal services such as street cleaning and waste management.
While
both regions grappled with similar economic necessities, the cultural and
religious dimensions of immigration have precipitated divergent trajectories,
culminating in a perilous capitulation in Western Europe. The integration of
Muslim immigrants from nations like Turkey, Algeria, and Morocco—historically
adversarial to Christian Europe—has engendered, not assimilation but
domination. Unlike the predominantly Catholic Mexican immigrants in North
America, who integrated with relative harmony, Muslim arrivals in Europe have,
over generations, asserted demands that undermine host societies’ secular
foundations.
Arguably,
Western Europe’s timid political response represents a betrayal of its
Enlightenment heritage, leading to a de facto submission to Islamic
supremacism. A review of historical labor needs, cultural clashes, and
political cowardice illuminates how Europe risks becoming a vassal to an
exploitative, ruling mentality, contrasting sharply with the resilient defenses
of Middle Eastern Christians against similar encroachments centuries ago.
The
post-WWII period heralded an unprecedented commitment to welfare across the
Atlantic. In North America, the New Deal’s legacy evolved into expansive social
programs, while in Western Europe, the Beveridge Report in Britain and similar
initiatives in France, Germany, and Scandinavia laid the groundwork for
cradle-to-grave security. These systems were predicated on sustained economic
growth, which necessitated a robust labor force. However, native populations,
empowered by education and upward mobility, increasingly shunned menial jobs,
creating vacuums in agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
In
North America, this gap was filled by undocumented migrants from Mexico, whose
presence was overlooked due to their economic utility. These individuals, often
fleeing poverty and instability, provided essential services without straining
welfare resources initially. Their Catholic faith aligned broadly with
America’s Judeo-Christian ethos, facilitating a degree of cultural compatibility
despite linguistic and socioeconomic barriers. Policymakers, from the Bracero
Program’s remnants to informal border policies, recognized this influx as a
boon, allowing the affluent to maintain lifestyles dependent on cheap labor.
Western
Europe mirrored this dynamic but with distinct sources. The 1960s economic
miracle—Wirtschaftswunder in Germany, Trente Glorieuses in
France—demanded workers for factories churning out automobiles, textiles, and
consumer goods, as well as for urban maintenance. Guest worker programs invited
young men from Turkey, North Africa, and the Middle East, regions with surplus
labor and historical ties to Europe through colonialism and conflict. Unlike
North America’s immigrants, these were predominantly Muslim, hailing from societies
where Islam shaped social norms, gender roles, and interfaith relations.
Initially, their contributions were lauded; they rebuilt war-torn
infrastructures and fueled prosperity. Yet, this tolerance masked underlying
tensions, as these migrants brought worldviews antithetical to Europe’s
post-Christian secularism.
The
welfare state’s expansion inadvertently exacerbated these issues. By providing
generous benefits, it attracted not only workers but also families and
dependents, transforming temporary migrations into permanent settlements. In
North America, this led to debates over amnesty and integration, but in Europe,
it sowed seeds of cultural discord. Europe’s failure to enforce assimilation
policies, unlike America’s “melting pot” ideal, allowed immigrant enclaves to
flourish, where Islamic practices clashed with liberal values.
A
critical distinction lies in the religious and cultural profiles of immigrants.
Mexican migrants to the U.S. were overwhelmingly Catholic, sharing a
monotheistic framework with the host society. This commonality mitigated
potential conflicts; intermarriages, shared holidays, and ecclesiastical
networks fostered integration. Even as illegal status persisted, their labor
was indispensable, and cultural exchanges enriched American society without
demanding systemic overhaul.
In
contrast, Western Europe’s Muslim immigrants originated from nations with
legacies of enmity towards Christendom. Turkey’s history evoked memories of
Vienna’s sieges; Algeria and Morocco recalled the Reconquista and the Barbary
slave trade. Young men arrived in waves, initially modest in demeanor, adapting
to host norms out of necessity. As solitary workers, they appeared peaceful,
remitting earnings home and avoiding confrontation. However, numerical
growth—through family reunifications and higher birth rates—emboldened
assertions of identity.
By
the 1980s, demands escalated: halal food in schools, prayer rooms in
workplaces, and accommodations for gender segregation. Mosques proliferated,
usually funded by foreign governments promoting Wahhabism or Salafism. Though
presented as “tolerant multiculturalism”, society’s concessions were the thin
edge of the wedge towards dominance. Unlike Catholics, who assimilated into
pluralistic societies, Muslims, per traditional interpretations, view
non-believers as inferior. The Quran’s dhimmi status for Jews and Christians
historically imposed subservience, a paradigm revived in immigrant communities.
Second-
and third-generation Muslims, born in Europe yet alienated by perceived
discrimination, adopted an “exorbitant ruling mentality”. Educated in
welfare-funded schools, they demanded, not equality but privilege, viewing host
societies as decadent and ripe for conquest. This shift is evident in urban
no-go zones, where Sharia patrols enforce Islamic norms on non-Muslims. The
symbolism is unmistakable: Europe’s post-Christian populace, having abandoned
faith for secular humanism, lacks the spiritual fortitude to resist.
As
immigrant populations swelled, so did their influence. In cities like Paris,
London, and Berlin, Muslim communities pressed for special considerations, from
burqa allowances to curriculum changes omitting Holocaust education to avoid
offending anti-Semitic sentiments. It is crucial to realize that such demands
stem from a worldview where Muslims are divinely entitled to rule. Historical
precedents abound: the Islamic conquests of the 7th–8th centuries subjugated
Christian populations in the Middle East and North Africa, reducing them to
dhimmi status—taxed, humiliated, and marginalized.
Contemporary
Europe echoes this. Politicians, fearing electoral backlash from growing Muslim
voting blocs, exhibit timid compliance. No mainstream figure dares critique
Islamic prejudices: the virulent anti-Semitism manifest in synagogue attacks or
the contempt for Christians as “infidels”. This silence emboldens extremists;
surveys indicate significant support among European Muslims for Sharia over
secular law.
The
parasitic lifestyle adopted by Muslims is not universal but culturally
normalized. Welfare dependency, higher than native rates, is rationalized as jizya—a
tax on non-Muslims. This mentality posits Muslims as a ruling class, with
Europeans as servants. Second-generation immigrants, radicalized in mosques or
online, internalize this, demanding resources without reciprocity. Suburban
riots in France (2023) or Sweden’s car burnings (2022) exemplify resentment
turned aggressive.
Contrast
this with North America’s experience: Mexican immigrants, while facing
prejudice, integrated economically, contributing to a vibrant Latino culture
without seeking dominance. Europe’s submission is self-inflicted, a product of
guilt over “colonialism” and “racism”, paralyzing resistance.
Western
Europe’s political class has capitulated unconditionally. Unlike Middle Eastern
Christians, who resisted Islamic invasions for centuries—defending
Constantinople or enduring martyrdom in Anatolia—modern Europeans submit. It is
as if their judgment is paralyzed by historical amnesia and moral relativism.
Leaders like Angela Merkel, with her “Wir schaffen das” mantra, invited
millions without vetting, straining welfare systems and social cohesion.
Criticism
of open borders and insidious Islamization of society is stifled as
“Islamophobia”, a term weaponized to silence debate. This rhetorical tactic,
exploited in equal measure by ideological enemies and banal cowards, betrays
Europe’s Judeo-Christian heritage. Multiculturalism masks resumed conquest.
Muslims ultimately expect Christians to serve as second-class citizens. Where
are the Charlemagnes or Sobieskis?
The
consequences are dire: rising anti-Semitism, gender-based violence, and
cultural erosion. Without honor, Europe ignores the tradition of those who
preserved faith amid barbarism.
Post-war
welfare’s labor demands invited immigrants without misgivings. As in
anticipation of the caliphate, however, unrestrained influx of Muslims into
Western Europe has fostered an undisguised dominance behavior. In response,
protest movements across Europe have urged awakening before irreversible
vassalage. Westerners must reclaim sovereignty or fade into dhimmitude.
