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Originally Posted by MS Fowler
I am not sure I accept the definition of a conservative as a promoter of the status quo. I know that is a pretty much accepted description, but I don't buy it.In my world, a conservative is one who favors small government. Also a person inclined to self reliance, as opposed to those rely on government or a "village".With government spending at unprecedented high levels, and with no prospects if reigning it in, A true Conservative is a basher of that status quo.With government run ( read liberal control) of education and the disnal state of the "graduates", a Conservative is a basher of that status quo as well.
I could go on, but is it necessary? Have I demonstrated that conservative does not necessarily equal one who wants to preserve the status quo?
Maybe I am a radical conservative?
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You cannot change the definition of a word to fit your views...
Maybe you are more liberal than what you think...
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Conservatism is a term used to describe
political philosophies that favor tradition and gradual change, where tradition refers to religious, cultural, or nationally defined beliefs and customs.
Liberalism refers to a broad array of related ideas and theories of
government that consider
individual liberty to be the most important political goal.
[1] Modern liberalism has its roots in the
Age of Enlightenment.
Broadly speaking, liberalism emphasizes
individual rights and equality of opportunity.
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How do you think the liberals have spent all of our money.
Last time I checked it was the current wacko conservatives spending
2,000.00 a second on war.
How do you think education is controlled by liberals ?
Can you say "No child left behind", one of the biggest clusterfcuks to
happen to the education system.
RichC