Roger Scruton is ordinarily a pretty good writer, but here he complains a bit about marginalization.


Why though, is intellectualism leftist leaning? In my experience academia does tend to lean more towards leftism. Administratively they are still capitalistic AF so don't get me wrong there. But in terms of pure thought, you do tend to get more leftist academics these days.

Leftism tends to make the brain work differently, in that liberals appreciate a richer and progressive marketplace of ideas and theories which you find in higher education. Academia is naturally more progressive because the goal is to further human knowledge and challenge conventional thinking.

Leftists aren't colluding in secret cabals to overtake universities and brainwash kids. It's just that places of learning function much better when they're premised on a liberal, open learning environment. At universities you interact with many different beliefs and faith and cultures so you need to empathize with different groups, and contrasing views force you to analyse different viewpoints and employ critical thought.


Conservatives need heirarchy and tradition. So they like jobs with structure and clear rules, like tradies and military etc. Liberals have a lot more tolerance for abstraction and lack of hierarchy so they always challenge the status quo and adopt progressive beliefs. So they tend to be more thoughtful and intellectual types.


Plus, the kind of Platonism that conservatism/Christianity depends upon is gettingMOGGEDin all directions by modern science and contemporary philosophy.



So, conservatives, how are you going to re-establish yourself with intellectual dignity without silly Marxist conspiracy theories?

The best part is we don't have to choose. You can have both, as long as some retards are willing to accept even a remotely modest amount of wealth over degenerate opulence.

The word is elicit. I do actually defend Stalin. I think he was based for his time. Would I have done everything he did? No. But he won, and that is what matters in the end. I am more libertarian than Stalin. I believe in human rights and civil liberties. Stalin didn't care much for LGBT rights, for example, or for due process. I do. But I agree with Stalin's mission and priorities. He had his finger on the important things. So does Xi. More importantly, I view Stalin as inspiring for his unwavering will and commitment to his beliefs. He really did save the world, whether you want to admit it or not.