Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

What would annoy the most people most often? That is the true left-wing test of government intervention.

What would annoy the most people most often? That is the tru

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.

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By P. J. O'Rourke

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