Politics: If you build it, they will leave

I urge you to read the attached talk by Larry Arnn and the editorial by James Hankins. These will help you understand the great rift that divides America today, and the philosophical bases that drive this division.

On one side of the divide is the US Constitution (and to an even greater extent, the Declaration of Independence, without which it makes no sense). On the other side, Marxism (with a goal of socialism).

I A. The French Revolution (1789-1799) predated Karl Marx’s birth by 20 years, and predated his Communist Manifesto by 50 years, but it illustrates his ideas.

(1) Overturn established authority by fomenting strife between classes (or between any other easily distinguished identities).

(2) Create an authoritarian government.

(3) Punish disfavored groups.

(4) Empower (and enrich) the new authorities.

(5) Control all cultural institutions.

(6) Propagandize the population by controlling education, media, and culture.

(7) Prevent a second revolution (ruthlessly repressing dissent).

I B. Remember! Every country with “Socialist,” “Democratic,” or “People’s” in it’s name has failed or is in the process of doing so. The totalitarians despoil the country. Fascism and Nazism arose because their founders were frustrated at the slow pace of the socialist revolutions in Italy and Germany (and other European countries).

I C. Not counting the German occupation, France has had a dozen different governments since the First Republic (and the Constitution of 1793), organized by 15 different constitutions or charters. It’s currently entitled “The Fifth Republic.” It is still staunchly anti-religious.

I D. French citizens have rights only to the extent granted by the government, which says itself is the ultimate authority.

II A. The American Revolution (1775-1783) resulted in a government based on the Humanist ideas of the Enlightenment, with a significant addition. It acknowledged God Almighty as the prime source of authority, not the government.

(1) Our rights are God-given. (I.e., not by our government)

(2) Human government is a necessary evil, and not to be trusted.

(3) The people must be protected FROM the government; otherwise it’s secular power will grow at the expense of our own liberty and prosperity.

(4) The division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial is to ensure no single authority is unconstrained. The Enumerated Powers clause prevents federal authorities from meddling in local affairs. Individual states retain full authority to govern areas not expressly

federalized in the constitution.

II B. Federal authorities swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not the executive.

II C. The system today has broken down. Congress has allowed the judiciary to create new laws (de facto) in areas properly the purview of the legislature. Congress has allowed the Executive to create extra-judicial bodies where due process is absent, and regulations with the force of law but which are not laws. The Judiciary and Congress has allowed the Executive to usurp the rights of states. The federal bureaucracy has become a Fascist (ie, totalitarian) agent.

IIIA “Socialism” encompasses a wide range of ideas but is generally used today to mean a government that provides all things to the people in return for taxing the productive ones. The goal of socialist ideas is to provide equal outcomes for all, regardless of individual contributions. Socialism fails because it presupposes the willingness of all to work as diligently for others as they would for themselves. Some quotes that capture the reality of socialism:

(1) “The problem with socialism is, that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” (Thatcher)

(2) “They pretend to pay us, and we pretend to work.” (Common saying in USSR)

(3) “If you build it, they will leave.” (Unknown)

(4) “You have sold your birthright for a mess of pottage,” (paraphrase of Hayek)

(5) “Income inequality” is not an evil; remuneration for the skilled and industrious should be greater than for the unskilled and indolent.” (Jeff Kern)

IIIB It is not commonly noted, but the vast illegal immigration phenomenon is from socialist countries to non-socialist ones, or from failed socialist states to ones which have not yet failed.

IIIC Governments do not produce wealth; they consume it. The most productive enterprises are the ones least hindered by government oversight.

IIID Since 1800 or so there have been many attempts to set up secular collectives after the socialist “ideal.” The results are similar failures, for similar reasons. Muravchik’s account of Robert Owen’s New Harmony community is the most easily understood record of how productivity plummets and bureaucracy swells under socialist principles. Even with US Federal sponsorship, collectives have failed.1

IVA “Fascism” is utterly mis-used in today’s conversation. It originally meant the state collective is all that matters, and that individuals are the servants of the state. In Fascism the state does not own the means of production, but does exercise complete control over production.I urge you to read the attached talk by Larry Arnn and the editorial by James Hankins. These will help you understand the great rift that divides America today, and the philosophical bases that drive this division.

On one side of the divide is the US Constitution (and to an even greater extent, the Declaration of Independence, without which it makes no sense). On the other side, Marxism (with a goal of socialism).

I A. The French Revolution (1789-1799) predated Karl Marx’s birth by 20 years, and predated his Communist Manifesto by 50 years, but it illustrates his ideas.

(1) Overturn established authority by fomenting strife between classes (or between any other easily distinguished identities).

(2) Create an authoritarian government.

(3) Punish disfavored groups.

(4) Empower (and enrich) the new authorities.

(5) Control all cultural institutions.

(6) Propagandize the population by controlling education, media, and culture.

(7) Prevent a second revolution (ruthlessly repressing dissent).

I B. Remember! Every country with “Socialist,” “Democratic,” or “People’s” in it’s name has failed or is in the process of doing so. The totalitarians despoil the country. Fascism and Nazism arose because their founders were frustrated at the slow pace of the socialist revolutions in Italy and Germany (and other European countries).

I C. Not counting the German occupation, France has had a dozen different governments since the First Republic (and the Constitution of 1793), organized by 15 different constitutions or charters. It’s currently entitled “The Fifth Republic.” It is still staunchly anti-religious.

I D. French citizens have rights only to the extent granted by the government, which says itself is the ultimate authority.

II A. The American Revolution (1775-1783) resulted in a government based on the Humanist ideas of the Enlightenment, with a significant addition. It acknowledged God Almighty as the prime source of authority, not the government.

(1) Our rights are God-given. (I.e., not by our government)

(2) Human government is a necessary evil, and not to be trusted.

(3) The people must be protected FROM the government; otherwise it’s secular power will grow at the expense of our own liberty and prosperity.

(4) The division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial is to ensure no single authority is unconstrained. The Enumerated Powers clause prevents federal authorities from meddling in local affairs. Individual states retain full authority to govern areas not expressly

federalized in the constitution.

II B. Federal authorities swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not the executive.

II C. The system today has broken down. Congress has allowed the judiciary to create new laws (de facto) in areas properly the purview of the legislature. Congress has allowed the Executive to create extra-judicial bodies where due process is absent, and regulations with the force of law but which are not laws. The Judiciary and Congress has allowed the Executive to usurp the rights of states. The federal bureaucracy has become a Fascist (ie, totalitarian) agent.

IIIA “Socialism” encompasses a wide range of ideas but is generally used today to mean a government that provides all things to the people in return for taxing the productive ones. The goal of socialist ideas is to provide equal outcomes for all, regardless of individual contributions. Socialism fails because it presupposes the willingness of all to work as diligently for others as they would for themselves. Some quotes that capture the reality of socialism:

(1) “The problem with socialism is, that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” (Thatcher)

(2) “They pretend to pay us, and we pretend to work.” (Common saying in USSR)

(3) “If you build it, they will leave.” (Unknown)

(4) “You have sold your birthright for a mess of pottage,” (paraphrase of Hayek)

(5) “Income inequality” is not an evil; remuneration for the skilled and industrious should be greater than for the unskilled and indolent.” (Jeff Kern)

IIIB It is not commonly noted, but the vast illegal immigration phenomenon is from socialist countries to non-socialist ones, or from failed socialist states to ones which have not yet failed.

IIIC Governments do not produce wealth; they consume it. The most productive enterprises are the ones least hindered by government oversight.

IIID Since 1800 or so there have been many attempts to set up secular collectives after the socialist “ideal.” The results are similar failures, for similar reasons. Muravchik’s account of Robert Owen’s New Harmony community is the most easily understood record of how productivity plummets and bureaucracy swells under socialist principles. Even with US Federal sponsorship, collectives have failed.1

IVA “Fascism” is utterly mis-used in today’s conversation. It originally meant the state collective is all that matters, and that individuals are the servants of the state. In Fascism the state does not own the means of production, but does exercise complete control over production.I urge you to read the attached talk by Larry Arnn and the editorial by James Hankins. These will help you understand the great rift that divides America today, and the philosophical bases that drive this division.

On one side of the divide is the US Constitution (and to an even greater extent, the Declaration of Independence, without which it makes no sense). On the other side, Marxism (with a goal of socialism).

I A. The French Revolution (1789-1799) predated Karl Marx’s birth by 20 years, and predated his Communist Manifesto by 50 years, but it illustrates his ideas.

(1) Overturn established authority by fomenting strife between classes (or between any other easily distinguished identities).

(2) Create an authoritarian government.

(3) Punish disfavored groups.

(4) Empower (and enrich) the new authorities.

(5) Control all cultural institutions.

(6) Propagandize the population by controlling education, media, and culture.

(7) Prevent a second revolution (ruthlessly repressing dissent).

I B. Remember! Every country with “Socialist,” “Democratic,” or “People’s” in it’s name has failed or is in the process of doing so. The totalitarians despoil the country. Fascism and Nazism arose because their founders were frustrated at the slow pace of the socialist revolutions in Italy and Germany (and other European countries).

I C. Not counting the German occupation, France has had a dozen different governments since the First Republic (and the Constitution of 1793), organized by 15 different constitutions or charters. It’s currently entitled “The Fifth Republic.” It is still staunchly anti-religious.

I D. French citizens have rights only to the extent granted by the government, which says itself is the ultimate authority.

II A. The American Revolution (1775-1783) resulted in a government based on the Humanist ideas of the Enlightenment, with a significant addition. It acknowledged God Almighty as the prime source of authority, not the government.

(1) Our rights are God-given. (I.e., not by our government)

(2) Human government is a necessary evil, and not to be trusted.

(3) The people must be protected FROM the government; otherwise it’s secular power will grow at the expense of our own liberty and prosperity.

(4) The division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial is to ensure no single authority is unconstrained. The Enumerated Powers clause prevents federal authorities from meddling in local affairs. Individual states retain full authority to govern areas not expressly

federalized in the constitution.

II B. Federal authorities swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not the executive.

II C. The system today has broken down. Congress has allowed the judiciary to create new laws (de facto) in areas properly the purview of the legislature. Congress has allowed the Executive to create extra-judicial bodies where due process is absent, and regulations with the force of law but which are not laws. The Judiciary and Congress has allowed the Executive to usurp the rights of states. The federal bureaucracy has become a Fascist (ie, totalitarian) agent.

IIIA “Socialism” encompasses a wide range of ideas but is generally used today to mean a government that provides all things to the people in return for taxing the productive ones. The goal of socialist ideas is to provide equal outcomes for all, regardless of individual contributions. Socialism fails because it presupposes the willingness of all to work as diligently for others as they would for themselves. Some quotes that capture the reality of socialism:

(1) “The problem with socialism is, that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” (Thatcher)

(2) “They pretend to pay us, and we pretend to work.” (Common saying in USSR)

(3) “If you build it, they will leave.” (Unknown)

(4) “You have sold your birthright for a mess of pottage,” (paraphrase of Hayek)

(5) “Income inequality” is not an evil; remuneration for the skilled and industrious should be greater than for the unskilled and indolent.” (Jeff Kern)

IIIB It is not commonly noted, but the vast illegal immigration phenomenon is from socialist countries to non-socialist ones, or from failed socialist states to ones which have not yet failed.

IIIC Governments do not produce wealth; they consume it. The most productive enterprises are the ones least hindered by government oversight.

IIID Since 1800 or so there have been many attempts to set up secular collectives after the socialist “ideal.” The results are similar failures, for similar reasons. Muravchik’s account of Robert Owen’s New Harmony community is the most easily understood record of how productivity plummets and bureaucracy swells under socialist principles. Even with US Federal sponsorship, collectives have failed.1

IVA “Fascism” is utterly mis-used in today’s conversation. It originally meant the state collective is all that matters, and that individuals are the servants of the state. In Fascism the state does not own the means of production, but does exercise complete control over production.I urge you to read the attached talk by Larry Arnn and the editorial by James Hankins. These will help you understand the great rift that divides America today, and the philosophical bases that drive this division.

On one side of the divide is the US Constitution (and to an even greater extent, the Declaration of Independence, without which it makes no sense). On the other side, Marxism (with a goal of socialism).

I A. The French Revolution (1789-1799) predated Karl Marx’s birth by 20 years, and predated his Communist Manifesto by 50 years, but it illustrates his ideas.

(1) Overturn established authority by fomenting strife between classes (or between any other easily distinguished identities).

(2) Create an authoritarian government.

(3) Punish disfavored groups.

(4) Empower (and enrich) the new authorities.

(5) Control all cultural institutions.

(6) Propagandize the population by controlling education, media, and culture.

(7) Prevent a second revolution (ruthlessly repressing dissent).

I B. Remember! Every country with “Socialist,” “Democratic,” or “People’s” in it’s name has failed or is in the process of doing so. The totalitarians despoil the country. Fascism and Nazism arose because their founders were frustrated at the slow pace of the socialist revolutions in Italy and Germany (and other European countries).

I C. Not counting the German occupation, France has had a dozen different governments since the First Republic (and the Constitution of 1793), organized by 15 different constitutions or charters. It’s currently entitled “The Fifth Republic.” It is still staunchly anti-religious.

I D. French citizens have rights only to the extent granted by the government, which says itself is the ultimate authority.

II A. The American Revolution (1775-1783) resulted in a government based on the Humanist ideas of the Enlightenment, with a significant addition. It acknowledged God Almighty as the prime source of authority, not the government.

(1) Our rights are God-given. (I.e., not by our government)

(2) Human government is a necessary evil, and not to be trusted.

(3) The people must be protected FROM the government; otherwise it’s secular power will grow at the expense of our own liberty and prosperity.

(4) The division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial is to ensure no single authority is unconstrained. The Enumerated Powers clause prevents federal authorities from meddling in local affairs. Individual states retain full authority to govern areas not expressly

federalized in the constitution.

II B. Federal authorities swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not the executive.

II C. The system today has broken down. Congress has allowed the judiciary to create new laws (de facto) in areas properly the purview of the legislature. Congress has allowed the Executive to create extra-judicial bodies where due process is absent, and regulations with the force of law but which are not laws. The Judiciary and Congress has allowed the Executive to usurp the rights of states. The federal bureaucracy has become a Fascist (ie, totalitarian) agent.

IIIA “Socialism” encompasses a wide range of ideas but is generally used today to mean a government that provides all things to the people in return for taxing the productive ones. The goal of socialist ideas is to provide equal outcomes for all, regardless of individual contributions. Socialism fails because it presupposes the willingness of all to work as diligently for others as they would for themselves. Some quotes that capture the reality of socialism:

(1) “The problem with socialism is, that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” (Thatcher)

(2) “They pretend to pay us, and we pretend to work.” (Common saying in USSR)

(3) “If you build it, they will leave.” (Unknown)

(4) “You have sold your birthright for a mess of pottage,” (paraphrase of Hayek)

(5) “Income inequality” is not an evil; remuneration for the skilled and industrious should be greater than for the unskilled and indolent.” (Jeff Kern)

IIIB It is not commonly noted, but the vast illegal immigration phenomenon is from socialist countries to non-socialist ones, or from failed socialist states to ones which have not yet failed.

IIIC Governments do not produce wealth; they consume it. The most productive enterprises are the ones least hindered by government oversight.

IIID Since 1800 or so there have been many attempts to set up secular collectives after the socialist “ideal.” The results are similar failures, for similar reasons. Muravchik’s account of Robert Owen’s New Harmony community is the most easily understood record of how productivity plummets and bureaucracy swells under socialist principles. Even with US Federal sponsorship, collectives have failed.1

IVA “Fascism” is utterly mis-used in today’s conversation. It originally meant the state collective is all that matters, and that individuals are the servants of the state. In Fascism the state does not own the means of production, but does exercise complete control over production.I urge you to read the attached talk by Larry Arnn and the editorial by James Hankins. These will help you understand the great rift that divides America today, and the philosophical bases that drive this division.

On one side of the divide is the US Constitution (and to an even greater extent, the Declaration of Independence, without which it makes no sense). On the other side, Marxism (with a goal of socialism).

I A. The French Revolution (1789-1799) predated Karl Marx’s birth by 20 years, and predated his Communist Manifesto by 50 years, but it illustrates his ideas.

(1) Overturn established authority by fomenting strife between classes (or between any other easily distinguished identities).

(2) Create an authoritarian government.

(3) Punish disfavored groups.

(4) Empower (and enrich) the new authorities.

(5) Control all cultural institutions.

(6) Propagandize the population by controlling education, media, and culture.

(7) Prevent a second revolution (ruthlessly repressing dissent).

I B. Remember! Every country with “Socialist,” “Democratic,” or “People’s” in it’s name has failed or is in the process of doing so. The totalitarians despoil the country. Fascism and Nazism arose because their founders were frustrated at the slow pace of the socialist revolutions in Italy and Germany (and other European countries).

I C. Not counting the German occupation, France has had a dozen different governments since the First Republic (and the Constitution of 1793), organized by 15 different constitutions or charters. It’s currently entitled “The Fifth Republic.” It is still staunchly anti-religious.

I D. French citizens have rights only to the extent granted by the government, which says itself is the ultimate authority.

II A. The American Revolution (1775-1783) resulted in a government based on the Humanist ideas of the Enlightenment, with a significant addition. It acknowledged God Almighty as the prime source of authority, not the government.

(1) Our rights are God-given. (I.e., not by our government)

(2) Human government is a necessary evil, and not to be trusted.

(3) The people must be protected FROM the government; otherwise it’s secular power will grow at the expense of our own liberty and prosperity.

(4) The division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial is to ensure no single authority is unconstrained. The Enumerated Powers clause prevents federal authorities from meddling in local affairs. Individual states retain full authority to govern areas not expressly

federalized in the constitution.

II B. Federal authorities swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not the executive.

II C. The system today has broken down. Congress has allowed the judiciary to create new laws (de facto) in areas properly the purview of the legislature. Congress has allowed the Executive to create extra-judicial bodies where due process is absent, and regulations with the force of law but which are not laws. The Judiciary and Congress has allowed the Executive to usurp the rights of states. The federal bureaucracy has become a Fascist (ie, totalitarian) agent.

IIIA “Socialism” encompasses a wide range of ideas but is generally used today to mean a government that provides all things to the people in return for taxing the productive ones. The goal of socialist ideas is to provide equal outcomes for all, regardless of individual contributions. Socialism fails because it presupposes the willingness of all to work as diligently for others as they would for themselves. Some quotes that capture the reality of socialism:

(1) “The problem with socialism is, that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” (Thatcher)

(2) “They pretend to pay us, and we pretend to work.” (Common saying in USSR)

(3) “If you build it, they will leave.” (Unknown)

(4) “You have sold your birthright for a mess of pottage,” (paraphrase of Hayek)

(5) “Income inequality” is not an evil; remuneration for the skilled and industrious should be greater than for the unskilled and indolent.” (Jeff Kern)

IIIB It is not commonly noted, but the vast illegal immigration phenomenon is from socialist countries to non-socialist ones, or from failed socialist states to ones which have not yet failed.

IIIC Governments do not produce wealth; they consume it. The most productive enterprises are the ones least hindered by government oversight.

IIID Since 1800 or so there have been many attempts to set up secular collectives after the socialist “ideal.” The results are similar failures, for similar reasons. Muravchik’s account of Robert Owen’s New Harmony community is the most easily understood record of how productivity plummets and bureaucracy swells under socialist principles. Even with US Federal sponsorship, collectives have failed.1

IVA “Fascism” is utterly mis-used in today’s conversation. It originally meant the state collective is all that matters, and that individuals are the servants of the state. In Fascism the state does not own the means of production, but does exercise complete control over production.I urge you to read the attached talk by Larry Arnn and the editorial by James Hankins. These will help you understand the great rift that divides America today, and the philosophical bases that drive this division.

On one side of the divide is the US Constitution (and to an even greater extent, the Declaration of Independence, without which it makes no sense). On the other side, Marxism (with a goal of socialism).

I A. The French Revolution (1789-1799) predated Karl Marx’s birth by 20 years, and predated his Communist Manifesto by 50 years, but it illustrates his ideas.

(1) Overturn established authority by fomenting strife between classes (or between any other easily distinguished identities).

(2) Create an authoritarian government.

(3) Punish disfavored groups.

(4) Empower (and enrich) the new authorities.

(5) Control all cultural institutions.

(6) Propagandize the population by controlling education, media, and culture.

(7) Prevent a second revolution (ruthlessly repressing dissent).

I B. Remember! Every country with “Socialist,” “Democratic,” or “People’s” in it’s name has failed or is in the process of doing so. The totalitarians despoil the country. Fascism and Nazism arose because their founders were frustrated at the slow pace of the socialist revolutions in Italy and Germany (and other European countries).

I C. Not counting the German occupation, France has had a dozen different governments since the First Republic (and the Constitution of 1793), organized by 15 different constitutions or charters. It’s currently entitled “The Fifth Republic.” It is still staunchly anti-religious.

I D. French citizens have rights only to the extent granted by the government, which says itself is the ultimate authority.

II A. The American Revolution (1775-1783) resulted in a government based on the Humanist ideas of the Enlightenment, with a significant addition. It acknowledged God Almighty as the prime source of authority, not the government.

(1) Our rights are God-given. (I.e., not by our government)

(2) Human government is a necessary evil, and not to be trusted.

(3) The people must be protected FROM the government; otherwise it’s secular power will grow at the expense of our own liberty and prosperity.

(4) The division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial is to ensure no single authority is unconstrained. The Enumerated Powers clause prevents federal authorities from meddling in local affairs. Individual states retain full authority to govern areas not expressly

federalized in the constitution.

II B. Federal authorities swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not the executive.

II C. The system today has broken down. Congress has allowed the judiciary to create new laws (de facto) in areas properly the purview of the legislature. Congress has allowed the Executive to create extra-judicial bodies where due process is absent, and regulations with the force of law but which are not laws. The Judiciary and Congress has allowed the Executive to usurp the rights of states. The federal bureaucracy has become a Fascist (ie, totalitarian) agent.

IIIA “Socialism” encompasses a wide range of ideas but is generally used today to mean a government that provides all things to the people in return for taxing the productive ones. The goal of socialist ideas is to provide equal outcomes for all, regardless of individual contributions. Socialism fails because it presupposes the willingness of all to work as diligently for others as they would for themselves. Some quotes that capture the reality of socialism:

(1) “The problem with socialism is, that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” (Thatcher)

(2) “They pretend to pay us, and we pretend to work.” (Common saying in USSR)

(3) “If you build it, they will leave.” (Unknown)

(4) “You have sold your birthright for a mess of pottage,” (paraphrase of Hayek)

(5) “Income inequality” is not an evil; remuneration for the skilled and industrious should be greater than for the unskilled and indolent.” (Jeff Kern)

IIIB It is not commonly noted, but the vast illegal immigration phenomenon is from socialist countries to non-socialist ones, or from failed socialist states to ones which have not yet failed.

IIIC Governments do not produce wealth; they consume it. The most productive enterprises are the ones least hindered by government oversight.

IIID Since 1800 or so there have been many attempts to set up secular collectives after the socialist “ideal.” The results are similar failures, for similar reasons. Muravchik’s account of Robert Owen’s New Harmony community is the most easily understood record of how productivity plummets and bureaucracy swells under socialist principles. Even with US Federal sponsorship, collectives have failed.1

IVA “Fascism” is utterly mis-used in today’s conversation. It originally meant the state collective is all that matters, and that individuals are the servants of the state. In Fascism the state does not own the means of production, but does exercise complete control over production.

Also over private life.

VA “Capitalism,” which is based on the right of individuals to own private property, is the most productive economic model the world has ever seen.

Much more to be said about these things. If you were seriously interested in given topics, there are good references:

On socialism:

* F.A. Hayek, “The Road to Serfdom”

* Alan Dershowitz, “Left Illusions,”

* Joshua Muravchik, “Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism”

1. Lenkowsky book review, “Big Dreams, Bitter Harvest,” WSJ April 10, 2024. Review of Edward Bansfield’s book, “Government Project,” 1951; new edition AEI 2024.

On Economics

* Milton Friedman, “Free to Choose”

On Fascism

* Jonah Goldberg, “Liberal Fascism”

Josiah, do not feel obligated to pursue any of these topics,unless you are tempted to become politically active. Most of the protesters in today’s culture are uninformed or misled. Lenin used these characters to bring about change. He called them “Useful Idiots.”

Contemporary street protests are funded by leftist organizations which represent aims that most of the marchers would find abhorrent if revealed.