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cthulu2016

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5. The OP is my observation, though unlikely to be a unique observation

Reply to Laelth (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 6, 2012, 11:10 AM

Jan 2012

Perhaps I should have said the left view works as long as the citizenry is distrustful of government. Works out much the same.

But those favoring expansion of government seem, to me, to have the highest obligation to skepticism.

I was noticing how a democratic presidency is always a dangerous time for the ideals of the left side of things as the level of skepticism (and antipathy toward authority) decreases.

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A paradox of the parties [View all] cthulu2016 Jan 2012 OP

Cool! earcandle Jan 2012 #1

Very interesting. Laelth Jan 2012 #2

As a "lefty: I grew up with one consistant thought "Question Authority" Bandit Jan 2012 #3

I agree that people, generally, should be suspicious of power. Laelth Jan 2012 #4

Because "Leftys" don't view Government as All Powerful as right wingers seem to. Bandit Jan 2012 #6

The OP is my observation, though unlikely to be a unique observation cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #5