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In practice it is entirely about wanting to expand the power of the state and cement its supremacy over the rights of the individual. Those other things are a
by stinkbeetle 1y ago
In practice it is entirely about wanting to expand the power of the state and cement its supremacy over the rights of the individual.
Those other things are a means to this end. They would be extremely happy for there to be more crime and more unrest about immigration if it meant they could seize powers like these.
- lysace 1y ago> They would be extremely happy for there to be more crime and more unrest about immigration if it meant they could seize powers like these. What country is this? Sounds really bad.
- stinkbeetle 1y agoWhat country is where the state's primary purpose is to perpetuate the power of the state, and where the ruling class desperately want to take more power and rights from the people? Lots of them. Denmark, for one.
- lysace 1y agoIt sounds like you are approaching this from a Marxist perspective. Have you tried thinking about this from other perspectives? (Just as an exercise.)
- stinkbeetle 1y agoThat's not an argument.
- lysace 1y agoYou're right - it's an observation and an idea.
- stinkbeetle 1y agoYes I am right. And now allow me to observe and suggest: It sounds like you're having a bad day. Why don't you try again tomorrow if you feel better then?
- lysace 1y agoOkay, I was trying to be constructive. Have a good night.