To hear the Left tell it, Christopher Columbus single-handedly came to the new world to spread racism and disease. 

But anyone with an ounce of historical knowledge knows that’s a complete rewrite of what happened seen through the lens of a purple-haired Gender Studies major. Columbus was a human with flaws, sure. But he wasn’t a supervillain. He was brave (remember, no GPS back then), adventurous, and wise. He was a man’s man. 

Columbus. A man worth celebrating.

Michael Knowles put it best during a speech at California State University in 2021. When a professor at the college tried to repeat the lie that the land Columbus came upon was owned by the native tribes and should therefore revert to them, Knowles asked him to pinpoint which tribes should get the land.

The professor was unable to answer directly. Knowles laid out the contradiction in his reasoning, saying, “The Comanche Indians come in and they conquer areas run by the Apache Indians. Now the United States comes in and it owns that land. To which tribe should that revert… to the Comanche who had it before us, or the Apache who had it before them?”

This line of reasoning lays bare the futility of making land ownership arguments when referring to a time of exploration and conquest. 

Knowles also refuted the claim that Columbus was “racist” or “a genocidal maniac,” saying these accusations are unfounded despite their popularity. 

The Daily Wire podcast host further expanded on his feelings about Columbus during a 2019 speech he gave at The University of Notre Dame. 

Knowles said Columbus was “born to no rank and received no education other than the extensive instruction into which he poured his sizable genius.” He mentioned that the Left hates him at least in part because he was a devout Catholic.

Citing historical evidence, Knowles pointed out multiple times when Columbus was attacked by native tribes and showed restraint. Right now you can celebrate this great explorer with Mayflower Cigars, Michael Knowles’s brand of premium, handmade cigars that champions rich historical roots and commitment to quality. Save 5% on Mayflower Cigars with code COLUMBUS at checkout for a limited time. Must be 21 years or older to order. Some exclusions apply. And check out the Columbus Day sale on the Mayflower’s brand-new collaboration with The Candle Club, featuring scents inspired by the historic voyage and the premium cigar blends.

In short, Columbus was a man of his time. The Left would love to rip down his statue and cry over his perceived flaws. 

In fact, if they’d been around back then, he’d be the type of man to use Jeremy’s Razors.

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Columbus didn’t create racism or exploitation — he simply sought to expand horizons and bring worlds together. So raise a glass to one of the good ones and celebrate this Columbus Day by supporting companies with the same values you have.

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