The state exists because of the rivalries within society.
The state exists BECAUSE of the rivalries within society.
If the state maintains order - which is its true function - then rhetoric doesn't matter and pluralism can flourish.
If order is maintained then the heated rhetoric of the right may even beneficial by allowing people to vent or to enjoy the illusion that someone - anyone - is listening to them and championing their cause.
It is only when order cannot be maintained and rhetoric becomes action that you have to worry.
That is the true historic lesson of the brownshirts. Their behavior was only possable because the German state could not maintain order.
When Hitler came to power he established a "new order" which as a demonstration of its control liquidated the leadership of the SA - mostly accomplished by the new "good puppies" of the party, the SS.
If the state maintains order - which is its true function - then rhetoric doesn't matter and pluralism can flourish.
If order is maintained then the heated rhetoric of the right may even beneficial by allowing people to vent or to enjoy the illusion that someone - anyone - is listening to them and championing their cause.
It is only when order cannot be maintained and rhetoric becomes action that you have to worry.
That is the true historic lesson of the brownshirts. Their behavior was only possable because the German state could not maintain order.
When Hitler came to power he established a "new order" which as a demonstration of its control liquidated the leadership of the SA - mostly accomplished by the new "good puppies" of the party, the SS.
The state (national government) exists to maintain order.
If it does NOT maintain order the state (national government) will cease to exist - at least in the form it previously manifested.
Take 911 - the state failed to maintain order.
Result - the (Un)Patriot(ic) Act.
So what do you have to show for your nonsensical attempts at dividing democrats?
Maybe you should try honest tactics next time. People respond to honesty. It's a culture issue you know- something the republicans have a lot to learn about.