Talk:The Thing from Another World
Fox, you raised the issue of rigid dogmatism here. Surely many on both the left and the right are guilty of this. Please expand on this theme; don't leave it to languish here as a mere part of a movie review. --Ed Poor Talk 12:06, 25 November 2008 (EST)
- Characteristically, the story revolves around a group of people under pressure, who overcome adversity thanks to their common sense, their ingenuity, and above all their ability to band together and work as a team in the face of danger.
I would suggest that these are essential characteristics of Democracy. I wonder how conservatives and liberals feel about groups of people spontaneously working together? Volunteering freely, as opposed to acting only under central direction.
Conservatives seek a society where like-minded people may form relationships at will, especially in commerce (see free market economy). Liberals and socialists favor the forced redistribution of wealth and centrally planned economies. --Ed Poor Talk 12:46, 25 November 2008 (EST)