Liberalism is Rationalism in politics.

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Liberalism is about using reason and logic to make political decisions. It's about finding practical solutions to problems by thinking things through carefully, rather than relying on tradition or emotions. Liberals believe that thoughtful, rational analysis can lead to the best outcomes for society.

About Francis Parker Yockey

Francis Parker Yockey was an American fascist and pan-Europeanist ideologue who wrote the controversial book “Imperium” under the pen name Ulick Varange. He was a known antisemite, supporter of German Nazism, and early Holocaust denier who worked with various far-right groups during his lifetime.

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Man as a pure animal does not exist.

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Pessimism only describes an attitude, and not facts, and hence is entirely subjective.

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The State becomes society or humanity on the ethical side, a production and trade system on the economic side.

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A moment’s reflection shows that Liberalism is entirely negative. It is not a formative force, but always and only a disintegrating force.

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A political theory seeks to find from history the limits of the politically possible.

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No section of the American populace has been more completely deceived by the forces interested in keeping the truth from the people than America’s youth.

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Politics is activity in relation to power.

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To an intellectual who is adrift in politics, a theory is an aim; to a true politician his theory is a boundary.

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