Effective political action requires common opinions, affections, and interests

Evidence

The bystander who jumps into an intersection and begins to direct traffic at an impromptu traffic jam is conceded the power to discriminate among cars by being able to offer a sufficient increase in efficiency to benefit even the cars most discriminated against; his directions have only the power of suggestion, but coordination requires the common acceptance of some source of suggestion. — Thomas C. Schelling, The Strategy of Conflict, 334 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Successful dominant politics must produce recognizable experiences people embrace; Common sense is a key route to hegemonic power in democracies; Coercive government power depends on voluntary cooperation from many (+10 more)

Related

• Coordination requires a common source of suggestion (similarity 0.80)

Broader Connections

• Common sense is a key route to hegemonic power in democracies #expands (0.82)
• Successful dominant politics must produce recognizable experiences people embrace #corroborates (0.80)
• Coordination requires a common source of suggestion #expands (0.78) — Thomas C. Schelling, The Strategy of Conflict, 334
• Coercive government power depends on voluntary cooperation from many #qualifies (0.75)
• Genuine political knowledge requires sentimental connection between intellectuals and the people #expands (0.74)