All parties without exception, when they seek for power, are varieties of absolutism
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every political party seeking power becomes authoritarian in nature.
- In plain terms
- When any group wants power, it acts like an absolute ruler.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of any group seeking unchecked power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can power ever be safe?
- How do we stop absolutism?
Another view
This generalization ignores parties that prioritize checks and balances.
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