THE JOHN ADAMS SOCIETY
Leopold X. Keiser David W. Downing Christopher T. Wolff Marina Wolff
Chairman Secretary Chief Whip Chancellor
Chairman Secretary Chief Whip Chancellor
November 20, 2024
Location: Burger Moe’s
“Populism is the politics of anger. It makes its appearance when there is widespread discontent with political leaders, when people feel that heads of institutions are working in their own interest rather than that of the general public, when there is a widespread loss of trust and a breakdown of the sense of the common good.” - Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
WAR RAGING FROM EUROPE TO THE MIDDLE EAST. A Global pandemic. Economies in crisis. A century ago, these were amongst the catalysts for an eruption of populism around the world. The Old Guard – Royalty, Blue Bloods, Capitalists, Technocrats and other Elites – all had failed the common man, who turned to an array of “isms” that promised to put him first. The time had come for communism, socialism, nationalism, and assorted other new deals.
True power rests with the people. This self-evident truth is at the heart of the American Experiment. When the boot heel of the powerful becomes too hard, the yoke of the wealthy too heavy, the whip of the elite too sharp, the people must exercise their voice and reclaim their right to rule themselves. In 2024, the people have spoken, and populism is again having a moment. Conservatives revel in a return to government of the people, by the people, and for the people. This time, we mean it: We won’t get fooled again.
ON THE OTHER HAND: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. The one constant of politics is change. And as the political pendulum reverses its swing, an impatient populace, experiencing buyer’s remorse, may vote to jilt its supposed “one true love” and re-embrace the ideology it previously scorned, which in hindsight maybe wasn’t so bad after all. Why does it seem that revolutions – or political realignments – have to happen over and over, and that the electorate is capable of only serial political monogamy?
THE CHAIRMAN, having once again seen his write-in campaign for Teddy Roosevelt fall short, in the meantime has called a debate to settle the topic:
RESOLVED: The Future Will Be Populist.
The Debate will be held on November 20, 2024, at Burger Moe’s, 242 7th St. W.(back room), St. Paul, MN 55102.
The Chancellor will preside over drinks beginning at seven o’clock p.m. The debate will begin at half past seven. There is no dress code, however gentlemen who wish to speak must wear a tie; ladies are encouraged to adhere to a similar sartorial standard. For those gentlemen arriving sans tie yet wishing to discourse on the resolution, the Purveyor of Ties will keep on hand several remarkable selections.
In addition, the Chairman encourages all to join him as early as 6:30 pm for a bite to eat. Let us thank our host location for the use of their room in the most sincere way possible – by spending our money. God Bless Free Enterprise!
Questions regarding debate caucus procedures or about the John Adams Society itself may be directed to the Chairman at (281)229-3671 or the Secretary at (651) 485-1699.
The Chancellor will preside over drinks beginning at seven o’clock p.m. The debate will begin at half past seven. There is no dress code, however gentlemen who wish to speak must wear a tie; ladies are encouraged to adhere to a similar sartorial standard. For those gentlemen arriving sans tie yet wishing to discourse on the resolution, the Purveyor of Ties will keep on hand several remarkable selections.
In addition, the Chairman encourages all to join him as early as 6:30 pm for a bite to eat. Let us thank our host location for the use of their room in the most sincere way possible – by spending our money. God Bless Free Enterprise!
Questions regarding debate caucus procedures or about the John Adams Society itself may be directed to the Chairman at (281)229-3671 or the Secretary at (651) 485-1699.