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P. J. O'Rourke

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

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The quote suggests that a government action can be judged as truly left-wing if it frequently irritates a large number of people. It implies that widespread annoyance is a sign the government is effectively challenging the status quo or imposing regulations.

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