A surprising truth


Uncovering a universal rule, not just a conservative one
Stephen Gordon writes at Hammer of Truth.

I’m not baffled. Most Republicans and far too many “conservatives” are not guided by principal as much as they are by identifying with someone they feel exhibits their principles. Their mindset is typically so authoritarian that it is hard for them to buck their annointed or appointed leaders. I see this all the time in Republican politics, and my home state of Alabama is a classic example. They got behind Governor Riley until they found out he wanted to raise taxes in the name of Jesus. Now they’ve shifted (one recent poll notwithstanding) to Roy Moore, who would likely outlaw anything fun in the name of Jesus. What makes Republican politics work is a bunch of authoritarian sheep (both party loyalists and conservatives alike) blindly following their perceived leader without truly questioning the costs or principles involved. There are but a few exceptions.

I think I would add that is true of most people, not just Republicans and conservatives. So let's rephrase Mr. Gordon's observation to reflect that.

Most people are not guided by principle as much as they are by identifying with someone they feel exhibits their principles. Their mindset is typically so authoritarian that it is hard for them to buck their annointed or appointed leaders.

I like it, and it makes sense.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Wed - December 7, 2005 at 05:58 AM  Tag


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