Hell has frozen over.This isn't a conservative vs. liberal issue. It's a libertarian vs. statist issue. I guess there are some people left on the left who still have respect for individual rights.The DU thread on this ruling reads exactly like this one.
Leftists look at this fascist ruling and think this shows how evil capitalism is. We look at this fascist ruling and think this shows how evil statism is. Well, at least both sides agree this is fascism, and at least a few on their side agree with us that fascism is a bad thing.
We (if I may speak for the left in general) have been freaking out thinking this current administration is leading to fascism, for quite some time. I say this only to let you know there are more than a few of us who feel that way.
You are correct in that this isn't a conservative vs. liberal issue. This is a libertarian vs. statist issue. Fascism is wrong on every level. I personally understand conservatism and am not in favor of gun control, I insist on the preservation of property rights, etc. It's just seemed like under GWB we've moved in a dangerous direction.
Anyway, I am not surprised both the DU thread and this thread read alike. Often I think there's just a misunderstanding and miscommunication between both sides. We're Americans first and foremost, irrespective of our political ideologies, IMHO. As such, we need to ensure we don't lose the principles this country was founded on. And I am glad you RWers have both guts and guns (some on the left do as well, although you'd never know it looking at most democrat politicians). Now, if we the people can just work together...
The politicians don't seem to be acting in our best interest, on either side, these days.