Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future

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From a Notre Dame professor and author comes a provocative call to replace the self-serving liberal elite with conservative leaders who align with the working class's interests. While classical liberalism aimed to dismantle the old aristocracy and empower individuals to shape their identities, it has also eroded the traditions and institutions that supported ordinary people, creating a new exploitative ruling class. This class, characterized by economic libertarianism and progressive values, has governed for the benefit of the few, exacerbating current political crises. The author proposes a bold plan to replace the liberal elite and the ideology that sustains them. He argues that grassroots populist efforts to dismantle the ruling class are naive; instead, a strategic formation of a new elite committed to a "pre-postmodern conservatism" is essential. This new elite would focus on developing a governing philosophy and ethos that serves the many rather than the meritocrats. By drawing on the timeless lessons of the Western tradition while acknowledging the realities of liberal modernity, the author provides a roadmap for transformative change, offering hope for progress beyond liberalism.