Unbelieveable Political Nerdiness

Came across this last night in some random internet wanderings...

[He] methodically takes what he wants within the limits of his code of conduct without regard for whom it hurts. He cares about tradition, loyalty, and order but not about freedom, dignity, or life. He plays by the rules but without mercy or compassion. He is comfortable in a hierarchy and would like to rule, but is willing to serve. He condemns others not according to their actions but according to race, religion, homeland, or social rank.

Wow. Maybe it's just me, but this immediately made me think of the political scene in the United States. In my mind, the text applies extremely well to the current flavor of progressive liberalism embraced by the Democrat party. Less well to the traditional Republican politician, but there's still enough similarities to what I see in the Republican party to make me go "Hmmmm."

So...what is it? Some modern political thinker, dissecting what's wrong with our country and government? The screed of some Tea Party member or a 1960's anti-war activist? Maybe a reference to a classical work on law and politics?

None of the above.

It's the description of the Lawful Evil alignment from Dungeons and Dragons.

Let's take it to the logical conclusion, now. What's the opposite of Lawful Evil? As every geek in the house says, "Chaotic Good!", I'll again quote a description...

[He] acts as his conscience directs him with little regard for what others expect of him. He makes his own way, but he’s kind and benevolent. He believes in goodness and right but has little use for laws and regulations. He hates it when people try to intimidate others and tell them what to do. He follows his own moral compass, which, although good, may not agree with that of society.

Sound like anybody you know?