There is no more dramatic proof of the death of the Left than the passage of its central vision - global democratic revolution - into the hands of those who call themselves conservatives.
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. LedeenThe "Axis of Evil" was - and is - very real, as the tyrants of Iran, Iraq, and North Korea knew full well.
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