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| − | The ''' | + | The '''nanny state''' describes the tendency of [[liberal]] politicians to enact [[socialist]] or Stalinist ideas. It is a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] method of solving society's problems by putting the government in control of the people. Essentially, the government becomes the decision maker as the person who knows what is in your best interest. |
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
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"It takes a village (government) to raise a kid", Hillary Clinton. In a normal society, it takes only a mother and a father. | "It takes a village (government) to raise a kid", Hillary Clinton. In a normal society, it takes only a mother and a father. | ||
| − | Universal | + | Universal healthcare for 300 million so that 45 million uninsured citizens will have medical coverage |
California's ban on the sale of violent video games to people under 18 years old | California's ban on the sale of violent video games to people under 18 years old | ||
In 2011, the Welsh government mandated fire sprinklers in all new houses, regardless of the wishes of the builders or owners <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-wales-14394547</ref>. | In 2011, the Welsh government mandated fire sprinklers in all new houses, regardless of the wishes of the builders or owners <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-wales-14394547</ref>. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Police state]] | * [[Police state]] | ||
Revision as of 14:28, August 4, 2011
The nanny state describes the tendency of liberal politicians to enact socialist or Stalinist ideas. It is a Democrat method of solving society's problems by putting the government in control of the people. Essentially, the government becomes the decision maker as the person who knows what is in your best interest.
Examples
"It takes a village (government) to raise a kid", Hillary Clinton. In a normal society, it takes only a mother and a father.
Universal healthcare for 300 million so that 45 million uninsured citizens will have medical coverage
California's ban on the sale of violent video games to people under 18 years old
In 2011, the Welsh government mandated fire sprinklers in all new houses, regardless of the wishes of the builders or owners [1].