The ‘post-liberal’ dabbling in illiberal political philosophy by people of some influence is ugly. Times are hard, and the US is politically and culturally deeply divided, its core political institutions precarious and deeply lacking in confidence and effectiveness. It is easy to feel we are living through a profound crisis and irreversible national decline. Many will be persuaded that the time has come to ask openly whether our traditional commitment to limited government and individual rights continues to serve us well. Combine this with an openly seditious major political party with established ties to well armed if motley crews of radicals hungry for political violence and the chances of serious political mischief is very real. Keep reading…