A podcast discussing the principle of 'No Enemies on the Right' explores tactical doctrines, political divides, and false accusations on the right. It proposes a new formulation called 'Niodor' for collective benefit and highlights the consequences of destroying livelihoods. The chapter also analyzes internal arguments and warns against blind compliance with the Left.
Neodor promotes the importance of unity on the right and defeating the left as the primary goal.
Disagreements within the right should not lead to destruction of livelihood or exclusion from society.
Deep dives
The Tenets of Neodor
Neodor is a political doctrine that aims for the total defeat of the left as the primary goal of the right. It defines the left as individuals and entities animated by left ideology, which espouses total emancipation and forced egalitarianism. According to Neodor, the left is the enemy of mankind, and the goal of the right is to defeat the left to ensure the future flourishing of humanity. It emphasizes that anyone or anything not left is considered to be on the right, regardless of the diversity of beliefs within the right. Disagreements among the right should be evaluated solely on whether they serve to defeat the left, and actions toward anyone on the right should never seek to destroy their livelihood or exclude them from society.
Applying Neodor and the Formulation of Niodor
Neodor proposes that there should be no enemies on the right and promotes the importance of common purpose and solidarity among those not on the left. It acknowledges the challenges in defining who is on the right relative to any given position, but argues that the focus should be on defeating the left rather than determining relative positions. Therefore, the formulation Niodor may be more suitable, as it expands the concept to include all those not left and reinforces the absence of enemies on the right. Neodor and Niodor both stress the need for prudence and wise leadership when applying the doctrine, but maintaining a clear and simple formulation is important for practical purposes.
Objections and Responses
Several objections to Neodor have been raised, including concerns about the left's control of the narrative, the potential negative effects of shifting the Overton window rightwards, the risk of self-defeating purity spirals, accusations of unprincipled or Machiavellian tactics, and claims of dehumanizing those on the left. In response, Neodor argues that left attacks on right positions are politically motivated rather than rooted in truth, and attempts to cleanse the right are futile. It highlights the need to prioritize winning over intellectual hair-splitting and to avoid benefiting the left. Neodor also addresses religious objections and emphasizes that recognizing an enemy does not contradict Christian teachings, but rather distinguishes between public and private enemies. It asserts that attacks on the right are often driven by a desire to signal compliance to the left and to avoid being seen as low status. Overall, Neodor serves as a practical guide for achieving the goal of defeating the left while maintaining unity among those not on the left.
Wherein I offer a complete exposition and synthesis of the key principle "No Enemies on the Right." I answer all objections and discuss practical application.
The written version of this review can be found here. https://theworthyhouse.com/2023/10/02/on-the-principle-no-enemies-on-the-right/