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re: "Conservatism" has to be more than just a defensive posture
Posted on 4/15/24 at 9:52 am to Wishing Well
Posted on 4/15/24 at 9:52 am to Wishing Well
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I'm merely pointing out that the idea that real conservatism today is "anti" change is absurd.
"OMG, something isnt working like I want so government needs to do something" is how Statist think.
OMG, the something isnt working like I want, so government needs to be reigned in" is the conservative stance.
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Posted on 4/15/24 at 9:58 am to RogerTheShrubber
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"OMG, something isnt working like I want so government needs to do something" is how Statist think.
I used to refer to this as the "They oughtta" mindset.
Ever time you see a problem, you think to yourself, "they oughtta" as if there's some miraculous all knowing "they" out there comprised of angels and saints.
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