You know I'd agree with that one ;)Problem is how to define tyrants, because if a tyrant is of compatible ideology with certain groups, they may instead consider him/her a great leader and do their bidding.
Anyone is free to follow whomever they choose…
If that leader, or their followers in his name attempts to compel another by force of arms or confinement to follow likewise, through conscription of labor, wages, or belief into following that ideology; this is tyranny, to a greater or lesser extent.
I'd agree but some people would say that those things should be embraced if they are in favor of the "common good".
Let those who believe this then give their labor, wages, and belief to the “common good†to congregate together. And let those who believe otherwise separate, or defend themselves, if they are not given leave to separate…
Of course there are many degrees to the above, and each must choose what is most appropriate for themselves.
Others don’t care one way or another, as long as they eat, have shelter, and their families are in peace.
Big world, lot of people with a lot of choices and preferences.
Couldn't agree more. Specially with that first paragraph.And the last line as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1XxMuFfdRo
This one is interesting. I think there are people ready to live without governments or states of any sort, yet unfortunately as they are a minority they would end up needing some sort of way to separate themselves from the rest before the collectivists and statists again turn to the whole thing upside down. There seems to be a conundrum here which I don’t know how it could be solved.
Depending on the men you are dealing with, no government can be just as evil as total government, perhaps more so…
Yes....It’s a hard balance to attain.
Personal virtue among men is the balance to attain, which is why political science is of a secondary importance.
A society of virtuous men will thrive and advance under either scenario… 
It's precisely shaping such society of virtuous men which is the great challenge.
Sure is, but political forms, or lack of them, is not what does the trick regardless.
Yes, but political ideology may pervert the society in such way that righteous men will not come to be.
People have to want virtue… to want Truth… to want self-mastery and awareness… and they can’t be made to want them. Except perhaps, by experience. And often it is the worst situations which bring out that which is best in men.
How can one know there is light without darkness?
How can one know there is light without darkness?
Very true Len.
The United States government was set up in a fashion to create checks and balances in each branch. To harness this system, the branches introduced ideology. In the United States there is mainly conservative and liberal ideology. With a few others introduced from time to time to test the waters. The ideologies represent a democracy based on the “authoritative allocation of values.†These values are represented by our elected officials because their influence is our influence and together there can be an exchange of what the people want.
There are different classes of people in the United States who want to stay wealthy, increase their income and have more opportunity, or stay at a class level they belong to. Basically, I am referring to the rich and the poor. This is what makes up our political ideologies today, the class struggle. And there are a few implications. Liberals prefer change in government because things such as national debt, wages, poverty, and jobs are all out of balance. Conservatives prefer order in government to support their wealth with less taxes and the like. Another difference between the two ideologies is that liberals generally do not like war whereas conservatives see it as capitalist growth and an economic stimulator. The class struggle is also based on what controls the behavior of man. Two things are thought of. Genetics and environment. What constitutes these is the primary indicator of division in ideologies. The United States has a strong central government, usually preferred by the poor, and it is what creates civility and security. There is a set number of representatives that are elected by the electoral college that hold parts of congress. The executive and judicial branch have different methods of dividing, or balancing, their actions because they too are elected by the people.
The people of the United States do not understand the differences in ideologies, although it is rather simple to grasp. Some would argue with me and say that the class struggle approach to politics is outdated. There is a theory that is designed to support politics now, a new approach which disregards the battle between the haves and the have nots. But I have heard little so really should not comment on the new theory.
Elements of this thread are very enlightening and eye openers of characteristically flawed challenges of the people. We should get along even if our ideologies are opposed to each other because there is hierarchy in civilization. Not just in the United States. In the military, business, government, and society there is hierarchy and conforms to laws that are meant to sustain them. When people are poor, there is a natural tendency, based on temperament, to lash out at the government, or be meek and settled with what is received. We all have had life better since earlier times and we should look at our benefits and blessings more often. Selfishness should be despised in our government so we look out for true instincts and representation. Tyrannical authority is our central government can be voted out or met at the Supreme Court. Rash and crude congress with no interest in wholly representing the people can be voted out at congresses oversight committee. Balance in our government is there and supported with the checks and balances of the people. We all should have more trust in the United States government because they took our vote to get in office. Status representation has existed since time immemorial and it will usually be the elites who control a direction of United States government with their wealth, power, and prestige.
We all seek after a singular ego expression . A moment of joy and perfection, in which these principles are unified. the ego is formed as it is exposed to the world. the greater that exposure or separation, violent ripping there-from whence it cometh. It is and receiveth that which it needeth from the world in degrees. Pressure is applied as the ego expresses itself and more comes out and over and over we go, whether you say no or not!