DIGG THIS There was a time when liberalism was the undisputed philosophical underpinning of Western Civilization. Consider the first liberal: John Locke's ideals freed the world from kings and tyrants and their arrogant self-righteousness that assumed the citizenry was put on earth just for them to command. The forces of liberalism changed the authoritarian paradigm, leading people to believe that consensus was more important than accidents of births. But by the 20th century, liberalism had changed, coming full circle. Today the advocates of modern liberalism no longer embrace liberty and tolerance, but a new type of ruler: a benevolent government … Continue reading The Arrogant Self-Righteousness of Vichy Liberalism