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“Most conservatives - by which I mean normal people - have little conception of the aggressive and revolutionary force that confronts them. It is a revolutionary force in that it seeks to overturn the existing order, but it differs from the spirit of Marx and Lenin in that it never proclaims itself openly.”

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Tom Bethell
Tom Bethell

Tom Bethell, born on July 17, 1940, is a renowned journalist from the United Kingdom. His career began in the 1960s, focusing on international news, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. Bethell is known for his in-depth investigations and insightful perspectives, with his work frequently published in magazines such as The Economist and The New Yorker. more

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