Levin's New Book Explores the True Nature and Limits of Power

Mark Levin has authored a new book titled "On Power," exploring the complex nature of authority and influence. Despite the extensive subject matter, Levin distills his insights into a concise 208-page volume. He emphasizes that America’s founding principles centered on limiting governmental power, acknowledging human nature's inherent desire for dominance. Levin references C.S. Lewis, who observed that living under oppressive rulers might be preferable to dealing with well-meaning but overbearing moralists, as the latter often act with good intentions but can cause ongoing harm. This underscores the importance of humility and self-awareness in wielding power. The author aligns with the founding fathers’ view that if humans were perfect, government would be unnecessary; however, since humans are fallible, institutions must be designed to check and balance authority. Levin criticizes contemporary political discourse for focusing predominantly on who holds power, rather than understanding the essence and purpose of power itself. He highlights how modern media often portrays political success or failure through a partisan lens, with a bias against Republicans and a tendency to portr...