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“Circumstances may arise when we may esteem ourselves fortunate if we get the American equivalent of a Mussolini; he may be needed to save us from the American equivalent of a Lenin. Such an emergency is not to be anticipated, however, unless we drift even further than we have thus far from the principles that underlie our unionist tradition. The maintenance of this tradition is indissolubly bound up with the maintenance of standards. The democratic contention that everybody should have a chance is excellent provided it mean that everybody is to have a chance to measure up to high standards. If the democratic extension of opportunity is, on the other hand, made a pretext for lowering standards, democracy is, insofar, incompatible with civilization.”
Remember that this was written in 1924. Ask yourself “How far have we drifted from our unionist traditions?”, and “Are we measuring up or are we lowering standards?” How far have we gone from the standards that were expected of our leaders? How far have we gone from what we should expect of ourselves and our children?
Mr. Babbitt would no doubt roll in his grave if he only knew how far we’ve gone.
Trying to keep it real ya’ll.