Political tags – such as royalist, communist, democrat, populist, fascist, liberal, conservative, and so forth – are never basic criteria. The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire. – Robert A. Heinlein
How can you tell which is which? Usually from the fact that the totalitarian side is violent, while the liberty-minded side… isn’t. That said, let’s play a little recognition game– violent or not violent?
- A female lobbyist for a domestic violence legislative group.
- A well-off neighbor who dislikes big corporations.
- The couple who believes strongly in global warming.
- Your socialist college professor.
- Your truther friend.
- The armed crowd outside of a Starbucks.
Give up? Okay, it’s a trick question– only the last one is non-violent. I guess all the homicidal rage from us gun nuts is rubbing off on normal people now… or something.
(H/T Say Uncle not once, not twice, but three times.)
