October 28, 2005
ONLY THE FIFTH MONARCH CAN BRING A JUST STABILITY:
The Myth of Stability (Clifford D. May, Oct 28, 2005, Townhall)
In just a few days, I'm to debate at the University Philosophical Society of Trinity College, Dublin.Trinity was founded in 1592. The Philosophical Society – better known as the “Phil” -- is of more recent vintage: It traces its lineage back to the 17th century.
Those who have preceded me at this forum include Alexis de Tocqueville and Bertrand Russell. Then again, in recent years the smarmy fanatic George Galloway, the Holocaust denier David Irving and the porn star Ron Jeremy also have been guests.
The resolution I'll be debating: “This house believes that George W. Bush is a danger to world stability.” The members of the Phil presumably came to me because they could find no one in Europe willing to publicly dispute this widely accepted notion.
And, upon reflection, I'm not sure I will either. Perhaps President Bush does endanger stability. But is “stability” really the goal that free peoples should pursue?
He could hardly improve upon this terrific essay by Ralph Peters, which also appears in our forthcoming book. Posted by Orrin Judd at October 28, 2005 8:24 AM
Read that Peters article years ago and I keep it with my "must keep" articles.
Posted by: Mikey at October 28, 2005 10:24 AMHe should remind them that the greatest threat to world stability in 1940 was Winston Churchill.
Posted by: Lou Gots at October 28, 2005 12:30 PMI'm 4 essays in - It's a good book.
You should get that debate on tape and pod cast it.
Posted by: Bruno at October 28, 2005 12:58 PMMr. Judd;
Will a reciept for purchase of the book be required to post comments here?
Posted by: Annoying Old Guy at October 28, 2005 1:42 PMOur standards aren't that high...
Posted by: oj at October 28, 2005 1:52 PMOJ What is Soverignty Blog? Have you been stepping out on us? Are you in danger of making money?
Posted by: Robert Schwartz at October 28, 2005 5:22 PMWho or what is the fifth monarchy?
Posted by: Robert Schwartz at October 28, 2005 5:26 PM