> an entire branch of political ideology is built around the notion that the state cannot ever be possibly useful, This of course is used to reject the reality

> an entire branch of political ideology is built around the notion that the state cannot ever be possibly useful, This of course is used to reject the reality that too much of the any sort of government can be very dangerous thing and it’s often difficult to see this until it’s too late - tyrants often rise to power propelled by popular appeal. Ergo grudging skepticism towards the expansion of government power is perfectly reasonable...