political theory

Twenty people walk into a bar. Five Bulgarians, five Americans, five French, and five British. In each group, there is one person born in 1880, 1920, 1950, 1980, and 2000. All identify themselves politically as “right-wing” and “conservative.” None of them have any …

Excerpt from the book "The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom" by James Burnham part 4 - chapter 3 (Burnham, “The Machiavellians, defenders of freedom” pp. 189-202; Published June 1st 1988 by Gateway Editions (first published January 1st 1943). Translation: Stefan Radev Editor's Foreword: James Burnham's "The Machiavellians" is the most important book on politics, …