Does this mean I have to go back to my in-law's farm? I'm just not that fond of the manure spreader, you know, although haying's not bad, just a little hard on the back.
if by force, then fascist. if by birth, monarchy. if by wealth, then plutocracy, but always, always "elitism". very "enlightened". thanks a lot "enlightenment".
I think you're talking about ancient rumors here, aren't you? I don't think that Kristol and Keyes actually "roomed" together, did they?
And, in any event, Dr. Keyes is now a "Bush Republican."
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Alan's comments about peasants and theologians is right from Leo Strauss--Bill Kristol's hero. Keyes not only roomed with Kristol at Harvard, they both developed a similar political philosophy--the Straussian idea that an enlightened elite must guide the peasants.
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Keyes actual and recent words:
"Among the many responsibilities and privileges of a free people, one of the noblest is the task of forming and maintaining principled resolve in time of war. Citizens of the free American Republic must supply something beyond what was demanded of the subjects of warlike kingdoms. Along with willing soldiers and a beehive of impassioned support at home, we must supply as well the sustained national act of will to prosecute the war. And this will must be formed from a genuine understanding that our cause is just. Our leaders can and must help in this – indeed, there may be no more important responsibility they face than ensuring that we only wield the sword when our cause is just. But the ultimate responsibility is ours."
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'nuff said.