June 17, 2025

The revolutionary spirit is mightily convenient in this: that it frees one from all scruples as regards ideas.

Kim Campbell, the first female prime minister of Canada, was right when she said a 47-day-long election campaign (Imagine a campaign of only 47 days!) was not enough time to reconsider the nation’s social programs. But she was wrong to say so.

In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant.