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Originally Posted by The Might
So my question is - why do you think that Tolkien appeals rather to people on the left?
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How does one define "left", anyway? What's "left" in one country might be considered rather conservative in another.
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Originally Posted by The Might
Is it the environmental aspect of M-e or the perfectly functioning system of the Shire that contribute? Is my assumption even true?
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Personally, I see the Shire as being rather a Libertarian paradise; no police or court system, with everyone just doing as they please under no central authority, and all.