“To hear these defenders of democracy talk, one would think that the people deliberate like a committee of wise men, whereas in truth judicial murders, foolhardy undertakings, wild choices, and above all foolish and disastrous wars are eminently the prerogatives of this form of government." - Joseph-Marie, Comte De Maistre, Monarchist

"In this Church and in its power are two swords; namely, the spiritual and the temporal...the former in the hands of the priest; the latter by the hands of kings and soldiers...one sword ought to be subordinated to the other and temporal authority, subjected to spiritual power." - Unam Sanctam, Papal Bull

St. Thomas Becket,Pope Boniface VIII -Ora pro nobis.

Political Compass:
Economic Left/Right: -5.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 7.5