I've come to the conclusion there are only two core political philosophies: 'Might is Right' and 'Be a Good Neighbor'. Everything else is arguing over the details.
Like all philosophies, these contain apparent contradictions and hypocrisies, which are easily resolved by observing behavior. For example, most 'Good Neighbors' do not rule out the use of force to achieve a just end; rather they find violence (including emotional violence) only justifiable when they see no other valid path.
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