In an influential article Jeanne Kirkpatrick argues in support of autocratic rule:

In an influential article Jeanne Kirkpatrick argues in support of autocratic rule:

“Traditional autocrats leave in place existing allocations of wealth, power, status, and other re- sources which in most traditional societies favor an affluent few and maintain masses in poverty. But they worship traditional gods and observe traditional taboos. They do not disturb the habitual rhythms of work and leisure, habitual places of residence, habitual patterns of family and personal relations. Because the miseries of traditional life are familiar, they are bearable to ordinary people who, growing up in the society, learn to cope, as children born to untouchables in India acquire the skills and attitudes necessary for survival in the miserable roles they are destined to fill. Such societies create no refugees.” 

• What do you think she is saying?
• Does this square with the American conception of freedom and liberty?
• Does it matter? 

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