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ORIGINAL: aldadoc
I’m confounded by the irrational fear of someone being “conservative”. To me, conservatism is almost by definition being in communion with the values and policies that got us to this point in history as a nation. Liberalism are ideals that look toward new and different horizons in the search of something better. This, to me, seems riskier than someone who values a proven tradition. Palin’s only sin, so far, has been her willingness to stike back at Obama’s charges of inexperience. The left has become obsessed with her to the point of fearmongering.
I have no fear, irrational or otherwise, of conservatives. Some of my best friends…blah, blah, blah. I do object to the language of the discussion labeling anyone who questions conservatives positions as unpatriotic liars who want the terrorists to win, who want to steal hard earned money to give away and spend on useless projects (like pay for the war), as elites who look down their noses at real people, like those from small towns. There’s much more. As for fearmongering, I think the Republicans are guilty of that and obsessed with enemies and conspiracies everywhere.
I do agree that conservatives tend to prefer the traditional while liberals want to make things better. I agree with Bobby Kennedy’s quotes,
It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.
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Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.
