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usonian

(20,365 posts) Wed Sep 3, 2025, 11:19 AM Sep 3

Wilhoit's Law: "Conservatism" is a protection racket for the rich and powerful. (20,000th post) [View all]

Wilhoit's law.

“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

That line—written by Frank Wilhoit—has become a popular aphorism to sum up the hypocrisy and moral bankruptcy of the modern Republican Party.

https://pylimitics.net/wilhoits-law/

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Wilhoit's Law: "Conservatism" is a protection racket for the rich and powerful. (20,000th post) [View all] usonian Sep 3 OP

Congrats malaise Sep 3 #1

Thanks, I had a long post in the works but there's nothing like a powerful indictment of hypocrisy. usonian Sep 3 #2

Post it when it's ready malaise Sep 3 #4

In the meantime, enjoy the graphic of Mini-Drax. usonian Sep 3 #6

Powerful Indeed, as Well as Terrifically Terse! The Roux Comes First Sep 3 #3

A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward.. FDR Ping Tung Sep 3 #5

Congratulations Usonian JMCKUSICK Sep 3 #7

It's like old age. I don't know how I reached this point, but glad I can still opine! usonian Sep 3 #8

And I'm grateful you can too! JMCKUSICK Sep 3 #9

Still having fun. usonian Sep 3 #10

Nice! H2O Man Sep 3 #11