The Reality of Red-State Fascism

[SirRealism]

Originally Posted by Fletch

I'd like to note that the article was written at the end of 2004, at the height of Bush's power, which may have something to do with the difference in perception around here.

Personally, I think he hit the nail on the head. Far too many "R" people are primarily concerned with ORDER above all things. The need to control, manage, and regulate infests both major parties pretty much equally. Power over others is the worst kind of evil, and it corrupts the souls of even those with the loftiest and most laudable goals.

I understand what you're saying, and there are certainly heated discussions between libertarians and Republicans here on INGO... sometimes it even seems to point to philosophical differences at a very basic level. But I still maintain that most Republicans align more closely with libertarian principles than do their Democrat counterparts.

Regarding the corrupting tendency of power: I agree. And the nature of some people to support a party rather than individual candidates disappoints me.

My gut tells me that many Republicans who argue against some of Ron Paul's positions (for example) would still admit that we would benefit from having 100 more like him in the Senate and House. Or maybe that's just a projection of my own thoughts on others.

Also, messianic worship is in the eye of the beholder. That claim has been leveled at many RP supporters. I can only say this: It's sad if people get caught up in any cult of personality; yet it's also unfortunate if a candidate, who shares most voters' innate sense of liberty, isn't taken seriously because the voters have been progressively brainwashed into believing a nanny state is a higher form of society.

Wow, I feel like I used a bunch of words to say very little. That's probably my cue to get back to work.