Mark Steyn is not far right. He is an opportunist and a good representation of his profession. He's everthing certain types of journalism are now (1) appearance (2) willingness to suspend your disbelief (3) corporatism (3) shock (4) prejudice (5) US isolationism (I know Steyn is Canadian but polls have shown his compatriots are not in full agreement with him and his views are 'US/UK'.