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“The Founders were not democrats and socialists..., but conservatives who had a healthy distrust of political passions and who devised a complex system designed to frustrate the schemes of social redeemers and others convinced of their own invincible virtue.”

Quote by David Horowitz

Book:The Black Book of the American Left: The Collected Conservative Writings of David Horowitz

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The Black Book of the American Left: The Collected Conservative Writings of David Horowitz

This book is a collection of conservative writings by David Horowitz, focusing on his perspectives and analyses of the American Left. The content includes essays and articles that reflect Horowitz's conservative viewpoints and his critical examination of various aspects of the American Left. more

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David Horowitz is an American writer and political activist, born on January 10, 1939. He is a prominent figure in the conservative movement in the United States, known for his anti-communist and anti-leftist views. Horowitz has authored numerous books and articles on politics, culture, and society, making significant contributions to conservative thought and political discourse. more

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