Saturday 13 February 2010

Liberalism relies on a lack of fear

Socialist politicians rely on attracting votes through the use of fear. If people are fearful of starving, or of being without a home, or medical services, they will vote for someone who (claims to) provide(s) that. If someone either has all these things already, and is comfortable, or is not fearful of being without those things, it is unlikely they will vote for a Socialist party; they will not want to force others to pay taxes, and will not want to be forced to pay themselves.

If people are fearful, they will be seduced by promises that the State can provide a welfare society. If we are not afraid, we will generally allow others to be free of our demands, and vote for a more Liberal party.

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