Most thought-provoking piece I’ve read so far today.
Some real nuggets!
>> revolution inevitably leads back to a corrupt stability in exchange for provision for basic essentials.
Well, 1776?
I’ve talked to people from the M.E. who say that the historical cycle is roughly this:
a. evil dictator
b. overthrow by heroic/charismatic leader
c. benevolent rule by that leader
d. death of leader, takeover by son
e. slightly less benevolent, slightly more corrupt rule by son
f. death of son, takeover by grandson
g. grandson becomes next evil dictator.
lather, rinse, repeat.
>> The MSM is gone. Nobody buys it anymore, and that itself is a victory.
I may not be able to convince leftists that Trump is a good guy, but I am having notable success in making them doubt the MSM. (That 90 second “fake news” youtube with all the talking heads marching/speaking in lockstep has been a powerful tool.)
Jaques Barzun’s ideas, not mine.
His book, 500 Years of Western Civilization, is massive, but the first 100 pages are landmark. Massive.
It appears 45 is trying to break that cycle. Godspeed that.
Is that still up?
Shocked.
I need to download that thing. You are right about that. Showed my kids that video. They freaked.