Supreme Freedom or Supreme Delusion ... | How Liberalism Contradicts Itself ?

Summary of the Text The text reflects on the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, which was widely seen as a decisive victory for liberalism. Western elites declared that "history had ended" and that liberalism had triumphed as the final model of governance and freedom. However, this proclaimed victory concealed deep contradictions at the heart of liberal ideology. 1. The Illusion of Freedom: Liberalism claims to uphold freedom, but historically, the concept of "freedom" was shaped to serve the interests of a specific class—emerging merchants and capitalists seeking liberation from the Church and feudal authority, not universal human emancipation. 2. Contradictions in Practice: Although liberalism promotes ideals like liberty and democracy, it often violates them whenever they conflict with the political or economic interests of powerful actors. It supports authoritarian regimes, imposes sanctions, and ignores mass atrocities when it suits its strategic goals. 3. Liberalism as a Mask for Domination: Much like Machiavelli's idea of separating politics from ethics, liberalism operates on interest-based calculations rather than moral principles. Even its founding thinkers, like John Locke and Montesquieu, defended liberties reserved for the elite, not for all people—showing that liberal freedom was never truly universal. 4. A False Democracy: Western democracies, especially in the U.S. and U.K., allow people to vote—but only within a closed circle of elites. This creates an illusion of choice within a system designed to protect capitalist and corporate power. 5. A Clear Example of Contradiction: The West’s unwavering political and military support for Israel during its aggression on Gaza—despite widespread public opposition—exposes the hollowness of liberal claims about popular will and democratic accountability. Conclusion: Liberalism presents itself as a liberating ideology, but in reality, it serves elite interests and imposes a masked form of control. The “freedom” it offers is often an illusion—an attractive facade concealing deep mechanisms of domination .