A free-market society with no system of wealth redistribution eventually separates the population into classes. Usually this manifests itself in the form of a small wealthy aristocracy and a vast underclass. To the underfed masses, the ideas of socialism become increasingly attractive. In a country where the democratic process is functioning properly, public policy begins to move left at that point.
The same process works in reverse. Oppressive government regulations, corruption and high taxes can drive the public to elect conservative officials.
In my opinion, this cycle is inevitable in a democratic society. However, this process is subject to failure in the presence of media manipulation, election fraud, and police oppression. It is only under such totalitarian control that either extreme state is achievable. Communism on one end and feudalism on the other.
So as much as the incessant partisan bitching in this country grows tiresome, if it ever goes silent be very afraid.
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