[The Real Eddie01]

Like I've always said Marx was a Jackass.

To further round out the dicussion...

Definition of Dysfunctional Groupthink Behaviors:

Illusions of Invulnerability - Members believe that abilities and decisions of the group are without flaw or beyond reproach.

Assumed Unanimity - The group assumes that all members agree to proposed alternatives. This may occur because of a rush to closure or because member agreement is not truly sought.

Self-Righteousness - The group creates an inflated sense of its moral superiority over outside groups. It views its own principles and behavior as ethical or "answerable to a higher authority"

Self-Suppression of Dissent - Dissenting members remain silent to avoid conflict or risk of belonging.

Mind-Guards - Some members play the role of "gatekeeper," making sure that contrary external information does not reach and disrupt the group's activities.

Direct Pressure - The group actively pressures members who challenge the dominant opinion and eventually ostracizes those who do not conform.

Rationalization - Incongruent information or warnings are shown to be weak or flawed and thus are discounted or dismissed.

Ref: Luthans Virtual Org Behavior Groups and Teams - S.M. Sommer

This is why being conservative (of independant mind) is difficult and being liberal (going along to get along) is so easy.

Eddie01 "Liberals Lie About Everything all the Time.

[yankeedame]

Assumed Unanimity - The group assumes that all members agree to proposed alternatives. This may occur because of a rush to closure or because member agreement is not truly sought.

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This hits the nail right on the head. The one constant thing you will find in any communist/socialist (style) group is the absolute intolerance of any internal descention-- however mild.