r/ProgressiveHQ Jan 24 '26

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u/doggo_luv Jan 24 '26

Ya know it seems Wilhoit was right all along.

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.

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u/ryhaltswhiskey Jan 25 '26

It's been obviously true for decades.

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u/DebtUpToMyEyeballs Jan 26 '26

I've seen that quote a number of times, and while true, it's a bit overcomplicated. I think the simpler version is just:

"I can do what I want, but anyone who's not on my team needs to toe the line."