https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/01/22/the-real-political-parties/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:59:36 -0400<![CDATA[“Political tags&#8211;such as royalist, communist, democrat, populist, fascist, liberal, conservative, and so forth&#8211;are never basic criteria. The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire. The former are idealists acting from highest motives for the greatest good of the greatest number. The latter are surly curmudgeons, suspicious and lacking in altruism. But they are more comfortable neighbors than the other sort.” &#8212; Robert A. Heinlein]]>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:00:56 -0500<![CDATA[Charlie Martin]]>https://pjmedia.com/charlie-martin/2011/01/22/the-real-political-parties-n137943