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Curtis Yarvin on Rufo, Harvard, FDR, and The Cathedral

Jan 14, 2024
Curtis Yarvin joins Dan and Erik to discuss an upcoming debate with Richard Hanania, FDR's leadership style, radical changes to institutions like Harvard, playing along versus making change, fluctuation of executive power in the US, reflections on leadership, FDR's leadership style and modern comparisons, competing revolutionary empires, and reflections on politics and a potential solution.
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Curtis Yarvin

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Quick takeaways

  • FDR's leadership style emphasized strong executive power and his commitment to a rounded and permanent national life.
  • FDR's presidency marked a departure from conventional governance, showcasing the competence of intellectuals in creating new institutions and effecting change.

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FDR's Inaugural Address and the Executive Power

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) assumes the leadership of a nation in crisis and pledges to take decisive action to combat the emergency. He acknowledges the interdependence of the American people and highlights the need for discipline and direction under strong leadership. FDR emphasizes the enduring nature of the U.S. Constitution and states that if Congress fails to act, he will use broad executive power to address the crisis. He promises to lead with courage and devotion, seeking to achieve a rounded and permanent national life.

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