Basically, Ringo, like certain other authors who occupy large suites in the Baen stable, is a staunch Classical Liberal - the position theoretically occupied by the current Republican party. The political philosophy can be loosely summarized thusly: The true function of government is the maximization of individual liberty, except where its excercise is undertaken at the expense of others. It's very reminiscent of Heinlein's writing, with less condescension to women.
For example, consider their view of the US Constitution. Imagine it from their point of view: A contract created and agreed to by the people, in which a government is created and granted certain powers to act in certain areas for the benefit of the people. It, and the Bill of Rights and other amendments, grant to the people exactly and explicitly NO rights. It recognizes, instead, that those rights belong to the people simply by virtue of their existence, and specifically prohibits the government from infringing them.
It shows frequently in their writing, and they have a tendency to vilify socialism in all its forms as a political philosophy.
The Peoples' Republic Of Haven, for example, is explicitly the United States of America after a lengthy period of rule by the Democratic Party.
ETA: The only 'scientific rationality' shown any despite is the idea that a "scientific" centrally-planned, command-driven economy and society is in any way valid. --
"I give you the beautiful... the talented... the tirelessly atomic-powered...
R!
DOROTHY!
WAYNERIGHT!
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Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.
For example, consider their view of the US Constitution. Imagine it from their point of view: A contract created and agreed to by the people, in which a government is created and granted certain powers to act in certain areas for the benefit of the people. It, and the Bill of Rights and other amendments, grant to the people exactly and explicitly NO rights. It recognizes, instead, that those rights belong to the people simply by virtue of their existence, and specifically prohibits the government from infringing them.
It shows frequently in their writing, and they have a tendency to vilify socialism in all its forms as a political philosophy.
The Peoples' Republic Of Haven, for example, is explicitly the United States of America after a lengthy period of rule by the Democratic Party.
ETA: The only 'scientific rationality' shown any despite is the idea that a "scientific" centrally-planned, command-driven economy and society is in any way valid. --
"I give you the beautiful... the talented... the tirelessly atomic-powered...
R!
DOROTHY!
WAYNERIGHT!
--
Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.