Ryn reports that many Americans, including conservatives, find aspects of the Jacobin message attractive without understanding where it leads.
The Jacobin quest for American world supremacy appeals to nationalistic patriots, to macho types whose response to Sept. 11 is to "kick butt," to people fearful of terrorist plots, to global business and financial interests, to do-gooders anxious to spread democracy and women's rights, and to people who enjoy power and success vicariously like fans of champion sports teams.
Ryn acknowledges that he is alerting us to the Jacobin threat late in the game. Jacobins use their power and influence to suppress dissent. Jacobin ends justify Jacobin means. Thus, lies, deception and manipulation cause Jacobins no shame. As Ryn observes, ambition unchecked by intellectual humility and moral self-control is the source of tyranny.
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The Jacobin quest for American world supremacy appeals to nationalistic patriots, to macho types whose response to Sept. 11 is to "kick butt," to people fearful of terrorist plots, to global business and financial interests, to do-gooders anxious to spread democracy and women's rights, and to people who enjoy power and success vicariously like fans of champion sports teams.
Ryn acknowledges that he is alerting us to the Jacobin threat late in the game. Jacobins use their power and influence to suppress dissent. Jacobin ends justify Jacobin means. Thus, lies, deception and manipulation cause Jacobins no shame. As Ryn observes, ambition unchecked by intellectual humility and moral self-control is the source of tyranny.
