Our Totalitarian Moment

[Billiejeens]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

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BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

 

[Moonglow]

The Founders also stated that this was the land of the free, while they had slaves...

 

[Billiejeens]

The Founders also stated that this was the land of the free, while they had slaves...

Free Men

Slaves were universally known as property.

See the diff?

 

[Oddball]

The Founders also stated that this was the land of the free, while they had slaves...

And the goon squads that you support are crying "justice" as they burn, loot, and assault people who had absolutely nothing to do with whatever situation it is that they're pissed off about.

Check that plank in your own eye, Corky.

 

[Crepitus]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

That's a buncha crap^^.

Seriously, where do you conservatives come up with this shit?

The only totalitarian moments we've been having are Cheeto Jesus doing shit like ignoring subpoenas and threatening to send active duty troops to places they don't want them. Oh, and don't forget the infamous walk across the park to pose with an upside-down book.

 

[Crepitus]

The Founders also stated that this was the land of the free, while they had slaves...

And the goon squads that you support are crying "justice" as they burn, loot, and assault people who had absolutely nothing to do with whatever situation it is that they're pissed off about.

Check that plank in your own eye, Corky.

That's your violent RWNJ boogaboos or whatever they're called.

 

[Billiejeens]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

That's a buncha crap^^.

Seriously, where do you conservatives come up with this shit?

The only totalitarian moments we've been having are Cheeto Jesus doing shit like ignoring subpoenas and threatening to send active duty troops to places they don't want them. Oh, and don't forget the infamous walk across the park to pose with an upside-down book.

Factually False

 

[anynameyouwish]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

the second model sounds like the conservative playbook

if comments from posters on this board are any indication

 

[Billiejeens]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

the second model sounds like the conservative playbook

if comments from posters on this board are any indication

It does not
no reasonable person would think that.

 

[Norman]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

That's a buncha crap^^.

Seriously, where do you conservatives come up with this shit?

The only totalitarian moments we've been having are Cheeto Jesus doing shit like ignoring subpoenas and threatening to send active duty troops to places they don't want them. Oh, and don't forget the infamous walk across the park to pose with an upside-down book.

Sounds like he is not conservative - he is attempting to conserve something.

Unity seems the problem. We need America for Americans and the clown show they want for others.

 

[Crepitus]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

That's a buncha crap^^.

Seriously, where do you conservatives come up with this shit?

The only totalitarian moments we've been having are Cheeto Jesus doing shit like ignoring subpoenas and threatening to send active duty troops to places they don't want them. Oh, and don't forget the infamous walk across the park to pose with an upside-down book.

Factually False

Nope. 'Fraid not.

Pull yer head outta the RWNJ infotainment sphere once in a while and get some actual news.

It'll be good for ya.

 

[Crepitus]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

That's a buncha crap^^.

Seriously, where do you conservatives come up with this shit?

The only totalitarian moments we've been having are Cheeto Jesus doing shit like ignoring subpoenas and threatening to send active duty troops to places they don't want them. Oh, and don't forget the infamous walk across the park to pose with an upside-down book.

Sounds like he is not conservative - he is attempting to conserve something.

Unity seems the problem. We need America for Americans and the clown show they want for others.

The only clown show currently underway is orange themed and squatting in the Whitehouse.

 

[Billiejeens]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

That's a buncha crap^^.

Seriously, where do you conservatives come up with this shit?

The only totalitarian moments we've been having are Cheeto Jesus doing shit like ignoring subpoenas and threatening to send active duty troops to places they don't want them. Oh, and don't forget the infamous walk across the park to pose with an upside-down book.

Factually False

Nope. 'Fraid not.

Pull yer head outta the RWNJ infotainment sphere once in a while and get some actual news.

It'll be good for ya.

I shant be taking advice from you.
You are the least informed person in the group.

 

[Crepitus]

America feels like it's falling apart.
That's because it is.
There are two ways to achieve unity in any group.

The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. (the Founding Vision)


The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level.

This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad -- membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on others' life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields.

Our Totalitarian Moment

townhall.com

BJ- The Pull Quote

This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature BJ - Shock!

That's a buncha crap^^.

Seriously, where do you conservatives come up with this shit?

The only totalitarian moments we've been having are Cheeto Jesus doing shit like ignoring subpoenas and threatening to send active duty troops to places they don't want them. Oh, and don't forget the infamous walk across the park to pose with an upside-down book.

Factually False

Nope. 'Fraid not.

Pull yer head outta the RWNJ infotainment sphere once in a while and get some actual news.

It'll be good for ya.

I shant be taking advice from you.
You are the least informed person in the group.

It's always hilarious when you say that, you being a brain-damaged tRumpling and all.