The Real Factor of Government

The power of an ideology consists precisely in the fact that people submit to it without any wavering and scruples. The term real politique makes sense only if used to signify a policy taking account of generally accepted ideologies, as contrasted with a policy based upon ideologies not sufficiently acknowledged. A durable system of government must rest on an ideology acknowledged by the majority. Groups are essentially ideological, moral and spiritual rulers who fail to recognize this first principle of government.