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In reply to the discussion: Political scientist predicted that the American system of government was unstable and would collapse [View all]starroute
(12,977 posts)It explains why Democrats -- who still believe that government is based on the consent of the governed -- are so careful to remain within and keep propping up the existing system, even when their opponents no longer give a damn.
It explains why evangelicals are so prominent among conservative Republicans, since they believe that authority comes from God and not from the human community. It also explains why they keep freaking out about abortion and same-sex marriage, since in their worldview a government becomes illegitimate when it goes against divine edict.
And it explains why libertarians are the other major group in the Republican right, since they believe in survival of the fittest and think that only the needs and desires of the highest achievers should count.