tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post5579293125592331926..comments2023-10-28T00:50:02.006-07:00Comments on Low and Left Part Deux: Conservatism and "The Commons"idiosynchronichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130385037526106860noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-65373061601107426092008-06-20T11:22:00.000-07:002008-06-20T11:22:00.000-07:00The larger problem is that there is no such thing ...The larger problem is that there is no such thing as "conservative" anymore.<BR/><BR/>These assholes in the Congress are neoconservative and their actions and policies resemble nothing of the original intent of small government, etc that Conservative was supposed to have been.<BR/><BR/>As a result, I am more Conservative than they are.Anjhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07361105317942756776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-71938710414181007032008-06-17T18:47:00.000-07:002008-06-17T18:47:00.000-07:00Oh gawd, jwest returns.Oh gawd, jwest returns.idiosynchronichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15130385037526106860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-54695919846931358762008-06-17T12:36:00.000-07:002008-06-17T12:36:00.000-07:00Chris,I acknowledge and respect the liberal point ...Chris,<BR/><BR/>I acknowledge and respect the liberal point of view, but just as fervently believe your answers to today’s problems are wrong.<BR/><BR/>The difference is I don’t project bad intentions on to your motives.<BR/><BR/>If you ask conservatives what they believe about liberal policies, they will of course decry how those misshapen ideas have killed and injured millions, denied education to our society’s most vulnerable and kept large portions of our citizens in poverty. However, most conservatives would not attribute these results to a desire of liberals to see people suffer.<BR/><BR/>We view your actions as similar to medieval physicians. Learned, caring, trying to do your best to alleviate suffering, but killing people with the unintended consequences of relentless bloodletting. The carnage cannot stop until you and your liberal brethren step back for a moment and realize the harm your cures have done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-12341584954520826092008-06-17T11:57:00.000-07:002008-06-17T11:57:00.000-07:00"I acknowledge and respect the need for the Conser..."I acknowledge and respect the need for the Conservative viewpoint"<BR/><BR/>That is no fucking justification. And yeah, I agree too;<BR/><BR/>I acknowledge the need for oil drilling and distribution, but like conservatism, all truth prevails time. I acknowledge the need for radiation in practicing chemotherapy, but I don't believe uncontrolled public exposure is the best idea. Sure, conservatism is GREAT for manipulating the public. People want hope, but they trust fear, and this is where conservatism triumphs. Keep them sick, scared, and stupid. Sure, I acknowledge the POWERFUL governmental control that conservatism allows. I acknowledge and respect the need for the conservative viewpoint. However, there is no moral justification. You made the choice to support the corrupt empowerment of the minority and the off-the-books starvation of the majority. I acknowledge that.<BR/><BR/>Eroding promises produce imminent problems. An alternative MUST be put into action, or it may very well be the death of us all. Your nonchalant disregard of the conservative dangers is not fooling anyone here. You can teach your children to never ask questions, but it will not work on us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-31725764877188420962008-06-17T11:08:00.000-07:002008-06-17T11:08:00.000-07:00Chris,Well, at least you’re open-minded. Here’s a...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Well, at least you’re open-minded. Here’s a quote I read somewhere:<BR/><BR/>“…….It is a philosophy that champions debate, that holds high the respect for diverse backgrounds and opinions. It embraces this cacophony of voices because, implicit within its folds, lies the assumption that All Voices Are Heard. No one voice is any less of value than the others. As such, though I may be the classic Liberal, I acknowledge and respect the need for the Conservative viewpoint.”<BR/><BR/>I tend to agree with this guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-50763873356507788832008-06-17T10:53:00.000-07:002008-06-17T10:53:00.000-07:00I don't think he "started" with the perspective th...I don't think he "started" with the perspective that conservatism is wrong. Your idea that he is coming to some political epiphany is absurd.<BR/><BR/>Knowing Milo, I can guarantee you he has thought long and hard about his personal classifications. I can guarantee he has had plenty of time to analyze and scrutinize conservatism at his own leisure while he was serving in Iraq for 15 months. <BR/><BR/>The difference between conservatives and liberals are the methods they would use to solve these problems. So guess what: We don't want an agreement. We don't want to "cut a deal" with your disgusting prohibitionist philosophy. There will be no alliance with your wicked workings.<BR/><BR/>The BLOOD is on your hands.<BR/><BR/>Goodbye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-35638750927226584112008-06-17T09:02:00.000-07:002008-06-17T09:02:00.000-07:00Milo, Do you really believe that conservatives don...Milo, <BR/><BR/>Do you really believe that conservatives don’t care about poverty, healthcare, education or any other social ill? Is your best friend that evil or selfish?<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the difference between conservatives and liberals are the methods they would use to solve these problems. If you start from the perspective that your side is totally good/right and the other is totally evil/wrong, no conversation/agreement can be reached.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-44825069796917886972008-06-16T12:22:00.000-07:002008-06-16T12:22:00.000-07:00"Conservatism" is just an excuse for what we used ..."Conservatism" is just an excuse for what we used to call selfishness.<BR/><BR/>~ dj moonbatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-90674280712396575512008-06-15T07:46:00.000-07:002008-06-15T07:46:00.000-07:00Word.Word.idiosynchronichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15130385037526106860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517715971621462038.post-53917930683826688302008-06-14T15:46:00.000-07:002008-06-14T15:46:00.000-07:00Amen. Speak, or forever hold your piece.Peace-)Amen. Speak, or forever hold your piece.<BR/>Peace-)Gloria Iveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676407325488273952noreply@blogger.com