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The New Jacobinism: America as Revolutionary State
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April 24, 2019
The greatest exposition of Straussian influence on the so-called "conservative" movement in America. Its warning from 1991 is still relevant almost 30 years later, as both the Democratic and Republican parties, with very little difference, are neo-Jacobin. The ideals they may wish to espouse may differ, but their belief in an empire of "democratic capitalism" or "liberal egalitarianism" is still an empire. I highly recommend it.
August 3, 2021
Fascinating account of modern politics in America (post 80s) although it only just scratches the surface. This was a very easy and engaging read. I wish a more thorough volume was written by Ryn, expanding on what he only just primed here.
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