User blog comment:Koldoom42/Who is the best villain? You choose./@comment-217683-20100215081913

Works for me! Always nice to run into a fellow libertarian! But the whole relatability thing is opinion. You think relatability is a sign of a good villain, I think the ability to engender visceral hatred is. Both are valid opinions. I mean, I can in no way relate to Emperor Palpatine, but he is one hell of a villain! Ditto for Megatron (how can you really relate to a giant alien robot?). As for corruption and whatnot, Borgia is a perfect example! The Catholic Church is a great institution for good in the world, but for a time became so corrupt that a sleazeball like Borgia was able to get elected!

And don't worry, I know I'm not being attacked. In fact, I find this debate rather refreshing. A little intellectual exercise, as it were. :)