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Thomas Hurt

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11. conservatisms roots are in monarchy...

Sun Jul 7, 2019, 03:46 PM

Jul 2019

and modern conservatives wish us to return. Freedom for the betters so that they can use their lessers.

un-democratize education
stomp out unions entirely
smaller gov't which really means totalitarian style centralized gov't

to provide a work force closer to peasants than a well educated workforce that understand the value of their labor.

authoritarian bent and love of cult of personality
social darwinism and hyperindividualism
racism, xenophobia, homophobia

all to give them an enemy and the need for a hero
communities and legislative bodies do not fix societal issues
hero kings and their betters do.

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We must face facts: 40% of Americans resent living in a democracy [View all] Xipe Totec Jul 2019 OP

It's much less % . . Iliyah Jul 2019 #1

I'm not so sure. I know a few women who would rather be "told" what to do GemDigger Jul 2019 #2

I know a few men *AND* women... Lithos Jul 2019 #7

"Toxic masculinity" is enabled by women too lunatica Jul 2019 #8

Liberal Democracy is historically a rare form of government. marylandblue Jul 2019 #3

40% of Americans agree with you, though they can barely grunt and snort their opinions. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #6

I think it might actually be higher and they aren't all stupid. marylandblue Jul 2019 #9

True that; they aren't all Republicans Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #10

Makes my skin crawl too. But as they say, keep your friends close, and marylandblue Jul 2019 #16

You do know that "too many choices" is a uniquely soviet criticism of democracy? Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #15

"Too many choices" is a psychologically validated concept. marylandblue Jul 2019 #17

Nice recovery! nt Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #18

100% true MaryMagdaline Jul 2019 #4

Malkovich? Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #5

conservatisms roots are in monarchy... Thomas Hurt Jul 2019 #11

Makes me wish I could recommend a reply. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #13

Laziness. Boomerproud Jul 2019 #12

Well... yes. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #14