Machiavelli is famous as a teacher of political realism, and his teaching is indispensable even for those who are not themselves Machiavellians.
Carson Holloway
As Ratzinger astutely notes, European elites have recognized the economic failure of Marxism without perceiving its moral and philosophic failings.
Trump in some ways represents democracy’s unsightly and dangerous tendencies, but in other ways he represents just what it needs.
A responsible political leader might act to promote religion for secular reasons, on the understanding that religion is necessary to a healthy democracy.
Long before Robert Bork or Edwin Meese made such arguments, John Marshall’s Dartmouth College v. Woodward opinion advanced a principled originalism.
Judged by rational and practical standards, America’s Constitution has been a remarkable success: aiming at "more democracy" is not necessary.
“Colonel Hamilton, by means of his fine melodious voice, his reasoning powers and persuasive address, soared far above all competition.”
California’s behavior today is reminiscent of the course charted by South Carolina in the nullification crisis of 1832.
