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The Rise of the Illiberal Right

Know Your Enemy

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Politics is About Defeating Enemies

Politics, according to Amari, is fundamentally about the distinction between friends and enemies, rejecting the idea of neutral institutions as a fantasy. Drawing on the theories of Karl Schmidt, he advocates for a more combative approach in politics, emphasizing the necessity of defeating one's enemies. This contrasts with the perspective of social conservatives and people of faith who may have a different approach towards politics.

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