It's been my observations over the years that lead me to believe that a big part of the liberal mindset is "knowing" what's best for others, even though the liberal doesn't have a stinking clue about the subject matter. As long as they can rule what is going on, they're happy, and the final results really don't matter much. Because they care...
Mark
That sure sums it up. I call it "petty tyrant" mentality. It's also been my observation, that the more clueless/careless/irresponsible/soulless these types are, the more they crave control. I think they have a psychological need to mask their own faults, so the more corrupt they are, the more they must delude themselves. Hence, the do-gooders from hell.
It also explains for example, why a greenie (educrat) who can't keep his own yard (children) mowed and tidy (well-behaved and respectful), desires to anonymously dictate thru envirowacko (education) polices, what others can or can't do with their yards (children). It makes them feel better about themselves, like they really care about the environment (children). Ego-tripping leftists, all.