The failure of Soviet communism confirms that humans motivated by lofty ideals are capable of inflicting great suffering with a clear conscience. But communism's collapse also suggests that under certain conditions people can tell the difference between right and wrong.
This passage highlights the harsh reality of the impending totalitarianism the hard left in America is seeking and the bright hope that Americans can and will recognize it for what it is, despite the pretty words and lofty ideal leftist use to camouflage their true objectives. Well, one hopes, anyway.
Yes, the “lofty ideals” of our current White House are only a couple of steps away from the rationalization of inflicting great suffering.