[twright]

"Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to whit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect."

[CamperBob2]

I'm always annoyed by that saying. It's basically an indictment of government power (and power in general), not just "conservatism." It could apply as well to Stalin and Mao as to Trump and the Bushes.

[_DeadFred_]

When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because this is according to your principles; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom because this is according to my principles. - Frank Herbert

[tempodox]

How can equality in the eyes of the law be an indictment of government power? That’s a demented thing to say.

[yencabulator]

The core "leftist" agenda is equality. If we're all equal, there's no in-group.

[thinkingtoilet]

Do you believe that people who quote this believe the Democrats are perfect and beyond any criticism?

[rtkwe]

Just take it for what it is as a commentary on US politics instead of trying to expand it beyond it's intended reach.