December 5, 2014 --

The New Republic (TNR) is marking its 100th anniversary and an article by TNR editorial Franklin Foer, in the special anniversary issue, says this about Herbert Croly, the magazine's founder: "Croly wanted his publication to serve as a transmission belt of ideas, carrying the thoughts of intellectuals to a much broader and, therefore, much more meaningful audience."

Foer then cites a letter from Croly setting forth his goal: "'The whole point is that we are trying to impose views on blind or reluctant people." (LPR's comment: but without gulags?)