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==Authoritarianism and Liberalism==
==Authoritarianism and Liberalism==
While liberals frequently accuse conservatives of being authoritarian, the truth is that modern liberalism is far closer to authoritarianism. Whereas conservatism strives to minimize government authority and intrusiveness, in order to allow the [[best of the public]] to excel, liberalism encourages dependency on an ever-larger (and less efficient) centralized government. This, in turn, creates opportunities for corruption and [[cronyism]] to thrive.<ref>http://www.judicialwatch.org/news/2009/dec/judicial-watch-announces-list-washington-s-ten-most-wanted-corrupt-politicians-2009</ref> It also creates an environment in which those who differ from approved government positions in areas like [[climate science]] are censured and persecuted, and in which evidence for such dissenting positions is suppressed.
While [[liberal]]s frequently accuse conservatives of being authoritarian, the truth is that modern liberalism is far closer to authoritarianism. Whereas conservatism strives to [[Limited government|minimize government]] authority and intrusiveness, in order to allow the [[best of the public]] to excel, liberalism encourages dependency on an [[Big government|ever-larger]] (and less efficient) centralized government. This, in turn, creates opportunities for corruption and [[cronyism]] to thrive.<ref>http://www.judicialwatch.org/news/2009/dec/judicial-watch-announces-list-washington-s-ten-most-wanted-corrupt-politicians-2009</ref> It also creates an environment in which those who differ from approved government positions in areas like [[climate science]] are censured and persecuted, and in which evidence for such dissenting positions is suppressed.
A study in the American Journal of Social Science found that liberals are more likely to have psychotic behaviors such as authoritarianism.<ref>Richarson, Bradford (June 11, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/11/liberals-not-conservatives-more-likely-possess-psy/ Study from 2012 now corrected to show liberals, not conservatives, more authoritarian]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.</ref>
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