Next to self-perpetuation, the primary purpose of any politics manifest as a system is to allow the few to exercise power and control over the many. In ancient society religion fulfilled this function, and it still does, albeit to lesser extent. Religion is the ur-politick.
Having power and control over someone is an invitation to be a buttwad.
Having power and control over someone is an invitation to be a buttwad.
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Dr H
"So, I became an anarchist, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt."
Dr H
"So, I became an anarchist, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt."
