A nation without Conservatism

[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by ebacon

I still have no idea what people mean when they use words like conservative, liberal, big C conservative, etc. As if any political ideology is the correct or best one anyhow. Each has a failure mode.

Mostly, they mean 'us,' as opposed to 'them.'

Generally, 'us' are thought to be wise and noble, while 'thems' are all evil assholes. The OP who can't imagine how to talk to liberals without dishing out wild insults is pretty deep into this mode, and of course invites nothing but the same in return. But if one can take a step or ten back from the emotional bonding of ideology and identity, its possible to rationally observe that the best policy results when both liberals and conservative personalities accept each other and work together.

Liberals bring openness to innovation, a deep commitment to fairness, and a irreverent attitude that can temper the conservative intolerance and puritanism. Conservatives offer concerns for continuity, stability, and order that can helpfully temper the tendencies toward chaos inherent in the liberal disregard of tradition. And the conservative sensitivity to enemy threats is necessary if we are to steer a rational middle course between naive disregard of security, and fascist obsession with it.

'Liberal' and 'conservation' are a bottom personality types, and when each accepts the other and is will to work together towards common goals, the most healthy sort of society results. Because liberalism and conservatism, unchecked by each other, do indeed have failure modes. And there are likewise success modes when each is moderated by the other.

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by BorisTAnimal

Here's a question for the resident brain dead Liberals here (which make up this entire circle jerk of a forum), Is anyone really delusional enough to think that the US would be better off without a Conservative voice? Without someone to say NO! to the Left's wet dream of a Communist USA?

I take it that you weren't really interested in engaging in a discussion, but just felt some need to spew some rhetoric. You shouldn't be surprised under such circumstances that no one was interested in answering your question.

Regards,

D-Ray

[JJIII]

Well said! Both DQ, and Don. Thank you.

[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by BorisTAnimal

And BTW, just answer the question, Bolshevik.

A conservative calling American liberals "communists" is as fucking stupid as a liberal calling American conservatives "fascists." Flush the shit out of your headgear new guy.

[icenine]

The OP is being facetious and is most likely a liberal trouble maker.
A tea bagger is not smart enough to use the term "Bolshevik"...the Red Scare boilerplate is another sign the OP is not serious.

[JJIII]

Looks like a drive by shooting.

[icenine]

I guess I just insulted the Tea Party! If I my conduct has been in any way reprehensible please forgive me.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by icenine

The OP is being facetious and is most likely a liberal trouble maker.
A tea bagger is not smart enough to use the term "Bolshevik"...the Red Scare boilerplate is another sign the OP is not serious.

Yeah "Bolshevik" is a red flag.

[Pio1980]

Originally Posted by BorisTAnimal

Here's a question for the resident brain dead Liberals here (which make up this entire circle jerk of a forum), Is anyone really delusional enough to think that the US would be better off without a Conservative voice? Without someone to say NO! to the Left's wet dream of a Communist USA?

Friends don't let friends post drunk, it makes you look like a Limbotomised dittiot zombie.

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[Rajoo]

O'pee is either a coward or a prankster.

A nation without " American Conservatism" will look like Cuba or China. Take your pick. But wait, we did.