a bit more theoretical than usual, politics question 

is there a leftist case for authoritarianism?

my gut says no, but I kinda wanna hear a few more opinions.

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re: a bit more theoretical than usual, politics question 

@tastymochafox IMO, the leftist case for authoritarianism is my own, and the same for the rightist case:

"It's the only way of keeping the bad sort of people in line before they do damage."

Its just the target selection that's different.

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