Self-government is difficult and time-consuming. If it weren’t, everyone would have it. The “light” social democratic rule that has prevailed for the past 80 years has taken a lot of the burdens of self-government off the shoulders of citizens. They were probably glad to be rid of them. Now, apparently, they are changing their minds.
Friday, November 5, 2010
The State of Conservatism
Christopher Caldwell's recent review essay in The New York Times includes this on The Ruling Class: How They Corrupted America and What We Can Do About It, by Angelo M. Codevilla.
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