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Throughout history, liberal organizations have been considered the boogyman of the right -- tree huggers, grandmothers, bike riders, peace activists, social justice proponents have all been targeted by suspicious government officials convinced that nefarious, dangerous activities are taking place.
But what is it that the powerful are so afraid of?
And if they're afraid of it from the left, why not from the right?
Communism, which at one time was a legitimate threat, has pretty much been defeated.
Socialism is thriving in many Western countries, particularly Scandinavian, but with a strong capitalist component attached, that doesn't preclude rich people from being or getting rich. (Just maybe not AS rich as one can be here)
So, what is it about caring about people, the environment, social responsibility, that is so threatening to the powers that be?
Is it just that they've become powerful this way and feel threatened that if the status quo is changed they will lose some of their power?
But wouldn't the threat of that be equal from a right-wing, paramilitary organization? (Who have guns instead of whole food, all natural ingrediant produce?)
Any thoughts?
Dems
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