And then we have William Schryver, who has publicly declared several times that he is a monarchist who supports the U.S. being ruled by a king with hereditary succession and absolute power. I kid you not.
I guess if William had his way, Trump would be king, then Don Jr.
Will Schryver
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Jul 11 The Ashes Will Come First
As I have noted on multiple occasions, I pledge allegiance to no political party on the face of the earth. None speak for me. I am a devout monarchist.
"I'm on paid sabbatical from BYU in exchange for my promise to use this time to finish two books."
Thank you for taking the time to write this out, Kish. It’s a great overview.
I’ll add that part of the allure—or acceptance—of authoritarian government in Rome was the result of the rise of the political terrorism you describe—violence that had almost become a routinized and expected part of the political process. The Romans got to the point where they were willing to trade liberty and self-governance for the security of a dictator. Once terrorism becomes a bromide, it’s horrifically difficult to eradicate.
This is why attempted assassinations and the shitstorm that was January 6th frighten me so much.
Excellent point, Morley, and very true.
"I have learned with what evils tyranny infects a state. For it frustrates all the virtues, robs freedom of its lofty mood, and opens a school of fawning and terror, inasmuch as it leaves matters not to the wisdom of the laws, but to the angry whim of those who are in authority.”
And then we have William Schryver, who has publicly declared several times that he is a monarchist who supports the U.S. being ruled by a king with hereditary succession and absolute power. I kid you not.
I guess if William had his way, Trump would be king, then Don Jr.
Will Schryver
@imetatronink
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Jul 11 The Ashes Will Come First
As I have noted on multiple occasions, I pledge allegiance to no political party on the face of the earth. None speak for me. I am a devout monarchist.
Dude is one odd duck.
"I have learned with what evils tyranny infects a state. For it frustrates all the virtues, robs freedom of its lofty mood, and opens a school of fawning and terror, inasmuch as it leaves matters not to the wisdom of the laws, but to the angry whim of those who are in authority.”
Thank you for taking the time to write this out, Kish. It’s a great overview.
I’ll add that part of the allure—or acceptance—of authoritarian government in Rome was the result of the rise of the political terrorism you describe—violence that had almost become a routinized and expected part of the political process. The Romans got to the point where they were willing to trade liberty and self-governance for the security of a dictator. Once terrorism becomes a bromide, it’s horrifically difficult to eradicate.
This is why attempted assassinations and the shitstorm that was January 6th frighten me so much.
One of many current ironies: those who claim to prize liberty over security are on the path to handing their liberty over to an authoritarian.
he/him we all just have to live through it,
holding each other’s hands.
The Ashes Will Come First
The Ashes Will Come First