Quote by P. J. O'Rourke
What would annoy the most people most often? That is the true left-wing test of government intervention.
Summary
This quote suggests that the effectiveness of government intervention should be determined by assessing what annoys the largest number of people on a frequent basis. It sets the measure to determine the success or failure of left-wing policies based on the level of discontent caused by government involvement. The quote emphasizes the idea that left-wing ideologies should aim to address and alleviate public grievances, rather than causing consistent annoyance or dissatisfaction among the population.