#687 zombie

It doesn’t sound so far fetched actually. One of the weaknesses of the conservative/Republican side of the political aisle is that they’ve historically always shot themselves in the foot and been stupid and naive as to the power of the left. We would do well to read The Prince and get wise to political tactics of the left.

For Machiavelli, politics was about one and only one thing: getting and keeping power or authority. Everything else—religion, morality, etc—that people associate with politics has nothing to do with this fundamental aspect of politics—unless being moral helps one get and keep power. The only skill that counts in getting and maintaining power is calculation; the successful politician knows what to do or what to say for every situation.

#695 katemaclaren

Oh dear. I’m speechless. And I don’t mean that sarcastically. Since you pointed this out, Zombie, I am going to take a closer look—this sounds very tactically Alinsky-like, too.

Haven’t read Alinsky yet, but have heard about his tactics. Now that you mention it, I’ll pick up a copy and read it for myself.