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The Jim Rutt Show

EP 218 Max Borders on Christopher Rufo’s New Right Manifesto

Jan 24, 2024
Max Borders, writer and commentator, discusses his response to Christopher Rufo's 'The New Right Activism.' They cover pillar saints vs boy Pharaohs, the Gray Tribe, Rufo's impact as a gladiator, capturing institutions, youth indoctrination, the means & ends problem, the University of Austin, public universities as indoctrination factories, the danger of rejecting an open society, changing language & 'equity,' defending abstract principles, and re-enlivening America's founding principles.
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Quick takeaways

  • Rufo's approach lacks clear principles and raises questions about his true motivations.
  • Rufo's focus on taking over existing institutions limits meaningful reform.

Deep dives

The Need for Clear Principles and Abstract Values

Rufo emphasizes the importance of practical statesmanship and dismisses the need for abstract principles. However, the absence of clear principles raises questions about the true motivations and intentions behind his approach.

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