The “will to power” is supposedly a basic evil drive in human affairs–one that often explains the expansion of the state over society.

But what happens when we see factions preferring defeat and loss of power to doing what is necessary to win? How do we explain John McCain or the present Republican Party?

It is not all about power. It is about praise. It is about belonging to an elite class and wanting the approval of fellow elites. Paul gave us the ultimate solution, but it needs to be tried.