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Dr. Codevilla is also quite insightful in his cynicism
regarding the ability of the CC to undo the wrongs perpetrated
upon it by the RC. I hope and pray that wisdom prevails, and the
CC is able to retake control of the nation and govern it
effectively. Only then will the Byzantine labyrinth that the RC
has constructed begin to be unraveled and freedom return to the
nation’s citizens.
— Tim Luker
Green Bay. Wisconsin
That was fantastic!! I have shared this with my friends and
family.
— Greg
LaBaw
Shelton,
Connecticut
I thank the professor for speaking for the disenfranchised. I am assuming the author is also in his seventies so we have seen the same world. Many years ago Bob Dole spoke to the issue when he said, “Republicans want what Democrats want at 80% of the cost.” I don’t want what Democrats want at 1% of the cost but where could I go and have my voice heard? I have begun asking those with political aspirations if they are statists or non-statists? Some avoid the question others deny they are statists. At a recent Hillsdale College event, I had an opportunity to speak to Karl Rove. I asked him if he supported the Tea Party and he said yes. I asked how that could be given that he worked for someone who is a statist. He denied Bush is a statist and said to check page 414 of his book. It is interesting that he immediately knew where to send me. I checked the page and found that nothing was Bush’s fault, rather it was the Republican Congress who were to blame.
I have decided that the world is not Democrat or
Republican, liberal or conservative, but it is statist and
non-statist. Republican leaders expect a sea change this fall.
When asked what this means, they say getting Republicans is the
answer. I beg to differ. As we have seen, journalists like Bill
Kristol, and leaders like Newt Gingrich have decided that the
government is the answer and they only support the Ruling Class.
They demean those outside the Ruling Class and expect all of us
to fall in line and support them. I have been holding my nose and
voting for many years, but have decided, if it makes no
difference, why vote?
—
Jerry Karney
Former Mayor Moraga, California
East Wenatchee, Washington
One word — PERFECT.
— Trent Johnson
This may possibly be the most important and relevant document since Atlas Shrugged, and just as difficult to disseminate, especially in today’s fast-paced, instant-gratification society. I have recommended the article to several of my friends and colleagues and, so far, only one has even started to read it (he got through 20% in one night).
Those of us who are vitally concerned with the state of affairs today will undoubtedly read (and re-read) it; however, the vast majority of those who should read it will not, due to imposing length.
It is possible for Mr. Codevilla to produce a condensed version, suitable for emailing, which would be more likely to be read and forwarded, perhaps with a link to the full article?
Lacking that, could I get the proper permissions to produce my own condensed version through extracts (with attribution, of course) to distribute?
Thank you,
— Keith
Wease
Please, please, please keep publishing this and others that tell the truth. Repeat them often, send to other newspapers, not Arizona Republic
Thank you Thank you Thank you
— David R.
Johns
What a fantastic article! Many thanks to the author for
helping me understand why the ruling class behaves as it
does.
— Mark R. Adams
Troy, Michigan
Would you kindly tell Professor Codevilla that ‘we’ do not use the term ‘political class’ or ‘ruling class’ as he so explained in his essay “America’s Ruling Class.” What he defined is known as a ‘Politicrat’. Also, this twenty-two page essay is a serious waste of time! Please, tell us what we don’t know.
Thank you,
— Cynthia Hansen
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Brian Mc| 7.23.10 @ 7:48AM
I'm not very computer-savvy but suffice to say, this was the first article I've saved to my documents.
Let us pray that the revolution can now begin and that there is no blood shed as we move toward the country of our founding.
S. Ruger| 7.23.10 @ 8:51AM
Brian Heffron writes, "Pure, uncut lies and falsehoods: Utter nonsense from a dictatorial right wing POV," regarding Prof. Codevilla's essay on what he calls the ruling class.
Mr. Heffron, please elaborate. In this forum you won't be voted off the island for engaging in honest debate (as one will be on Kos or -- in the near future -- Salon.com). I'd like to hear what you have to say.
Radegunda| 7.23.10 @ 4:16PM
Don't hold your breath. I doubt that he read much of the article anyway.
But he might start by explaining what he means by "dictatorial right wing.
Louis Jenkins| 7.23.10 @ 8:57AM
It was a great article. Even the radio talk show hosts are talking about. The clarion's call to the masses in fly over country.
Will Turner| 7.23.10 @ 10:23AM
I agree that our country is divided in the way Prof. Codevilla describes. There is another dimension about which people seem afraid to speak. The world views of the ruling class and the citizen class are hopelessly irreconcilable. But even more ominous is the # of Americans who continue to support the same ruling class officials; and the juggernaut of entitlements continues to grow the burgeoning dependent class upon whom the ruling class itself depends. Let's be realistic: our republic will not be retaken by voting (I'm for voting, but it's no longer enough). Let's recognize that we are just steps away from civil war. With that sobering cloud hanging over us let us redouble our efforts to make our voices heard. Don't be an American Spectator; be a participant. With heart and soul engage now in the turbulent war of ideas. As for me, I'm also prepared for the war of violence that may be inevitable.
S. Ruger| 7.23.10 @ 12:36PM
I think you'll be able to leave that AR in the safe, Mr. Turner. The economic violence that is being done -- and will continue with a vengeance in 2011 -- will be enough to upset the apple cart of the ruling class without physical violence. State governors, with the backing of their legislatures, will be a major source of the push-back.
Kurt| 7.23.10 @ 10:43AM
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them"
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government"
"Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, To wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence.
Thomas Jefferson we need you now to change our 2010 path to destruction!!! Can the sheeple be awoken in time!!! My personal hope is Texas secedes before the mother load hits the fan!!!
Clinton nee Publius | 7.23.10 @ 11:43AM
The only real solution is to create an economic society that renders the political class irrelevant. This economic society would have to be self-sustaining and self-regulating in nature, as all government regulation is, by definition, a corruption of the market's natural outcome.
Think about it...
Steve Gruber| 7.23.10 @ 12:44PM
This article is a class act: if there is but one article that best describes the divide between the elitists who have ruled the academy and politics for the past half century, and ordinary Americans, this article is it. Print it, save it, share it with your children.
Leo| 7.23.10 @ 2:57PM
This article should be read by everybody in America. I send it to everybody I know.
PCC| 7.24.10 @ 9:46AM
Terrific diagnosis! A pity about the prescription.
Minuteman| 7.24.10 @ 10:29AM
Rare insight. Keen analysis which takes this topic to another level of understanding. An opened window on American politics.
Dan McKay| 7.24.10 @ 9:11PM
Magnificent writing by all. A Thomas Paine is surely among us.
Ken Roberts| 7.25.10 @ 9:09PM
I was wanting to read this and missed it but I found it in previous week and I copied and pasted it into word it took about 4 minutes but I am sure it will be worth the read when I have about two hours to sit down without interruption and read it all. I think we have a bigger problem then the two parties as they are both laced with corruption and crime. I will find out when I read this, I will call it a book, a short book but a book just the same .
Kevin S.| 7.26.10 @ 2:03PM
The article on the whole is excellent, but fails to address some relevant points. Points that have been covered extensively by Prof. G. William Domhoff for decades (Who Rules America). The ruling class is directed and controlled by the major shareholders of income producing properties. The very interests that - some - conservatives wish to further strengthen. The "Ruling Class" is a combination of the social upper class and high level managers of major corporations, foundation heads, government officials, university heads, to name a few. These people compromise a power elite, i.e. a ruling class. The article seems to dismiss the role of mutli-national corporations and regional business interests, who in actuality are the driving force behind the Ruling Class.