Paradoxically, preserving liberty may require the rule of a single leader-a dictator-willing to use those dreaded 'extraordinary measures, which few know how, or are willing, to employ.'
Michael A. LedeenIn order to achieve the most noble accomplishments, the leader may have to 'enter into evil.' This is the chilling insight that has made Machiavelli so feared, admired, and challenging. It is why we are drawn to him still.
Michael A. LedeenJust wage a total war against these tyrants; I think we will do very well and our children will sing great songs about us years from now.
Michael A. Ledeen