George OrwellThe real division is not between conservatives and revolutionaries but between authoritarians and libertarians.
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The real division is not between conservatives and revolutionaries but between authoritarians and libertarians. Authoritarianism is marked by a desire for control, while libertarianism is marked by a desire for freedom. Both are qualities that are equally repugnant in modern politics, but it is the authoritarian impulse that has come to dominate American politics.
Source: The Lost Orwell: Being A Supplement To The Complete Works Of George Orwell
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