[qcnguy]

Left wing thought doesn't contain any philosophy of limitations on state power, so under a left wing regime there is no limit to what it might do. No matter how terrible something is, if it can be imagined they will consider implementing it. To avoid that outcome there has to be an understanding of the flawed nature of government, and from that an ideological commitment to a state limited in power and role.

[olelele]

So everyone not a libertarian is dangerous?

[qcnguy]

Only if they get into power? I mean what's your reading of the last few centuries of history?