If you want government to intervene domestically,
you’re a liberal.
If you want government to intervene overseas,
you’re a conservative.
If you want government to intervene everywhere,
you’re a moderate.
If you don’t want government to intervene anywhere,
you’re an extremist.
~ Joe Sobran
In a political context, "extreme" – and its derivation "extremist" – is often used to force the discussion of ideas or programs into a middle ground. The purpose is to further create a collective mindset around which the state can mobilize large masses of people. By definition, collective thinking has no tolerance for deviations from announced norms. The "extremist" is the individual whose opinions lie outside the herd mindset.
Anyone attempting to actively not take part in the hive-mind is an extremist. Yes, it is an extreme idea to think for yourself!
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