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Nile Kinnick diary of service in the U.S. Naval Reserve Air Corps, January 1, 1943-June 1, 1943

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Under the influence of liquor men can justify action which they would deplore when sober. Similarly, under the banner of "laissez faire" & business competition men can justify methods which are entirely foreign to their personal nature.
An honest, conscientious reconciliation of conflicting ideals is absolutely nec. for practical efficient results.
Is it logic or organizations which rule an organized society?
"England seems to have a better understanding of the nec. inconsistencies of public ideals. It therefore on the whole is able to keep more humanitarian people in power because of its realization that gov't has two functions: (1) to put on a public show; (2) to be exceedingly practical behind the scenes. To this ability - to believe in principles & at the same time make them work for organizations, rather than compel organizations to work for principles - may be attributed a large part of the success of that small country in dominating a continent composed of nations far stronger in physical powers." - p384 - Folklore of Cap.
"A governmental creed which enables men to face the facts about social organization without disillusionment & with positive enthusiasm for the opportunity presented is a prerequisite to the use of scientific method in gov't." - p389 - Folklore of Cap.

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Under the influence of liquor men can justify action which they would deplore when sober. Similarly, under the banner of "laissez faire" & business competition men can justify methods which are entirely foreign to their personal nature. An honest, conscientious reconciliation of conflicting ideals is absolutely nec. for practical efficient results. Is it logic or organizations which rule an organized society? "England seems to have a better understanding of the nec. inconsistencies of public ideals. It therefore on the whole is able to keep more humanitarian people in power because of its realization that gov't has two functions: (1) to put on a public show; (2) to be exceedingly practical behind the scenes. To this ability - to believe in principles & at the same time make them work for organizations, rather than compel organizations to work for principles - may be attributed a large part of the success of that small country in dominating a continent composed of nations far stronger in physical powers." - p384 - Folklore of Cap. "A governmental creed which enables men to face the facts about social organization without disillusionment & with positive enthusiasm for the opportunity presented is a prerequisite to the use of scientific method in gov't." - p389 - Folklore of Cap.