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How To Tell If You're A Conservative
Nancy Morgan
RightBias.com
September 19, 2010
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This article was originally
published on Sept. 18 in the Washington Examiner
For too long, conservatives have allowed the left
to define them. With more Americans becoming disillusioned with Obama, it's time
to counter the media's portrayal of conservatives as radical, illegitimate extremists,
concerned only with amassing wealth and kicking gays. Here's a quick guide to help
identify the basic differences between leftists and conservatives.
Conservatives understand that the system of capitalism is the greatest engine of
wealth creation the world has ever known. They don't think profit is a dirty word. Leftists
argue that feelings, not the bottom line, should be the motivating factor in all
of life's decisions.
Conservatives believe that a man's fate is determined by the life choices he makes.
Leftists believe if they're not successful, its because racist capitalists are hogging
all the wealth. And that's not fair!
Conservatives know that life isn't fair and never will be. Leftists think that it
should be, and that if you vote for them, they can legislate fairness. After they
redefine it.
Conservatives know that throwing money at a problem usually ends up making the problem
worse. Leftists believe that money can solve any problem. Preferably someone else's
money.
Conservatives believe Thomas Sowell's assertion that there are no solutions - there
are only trade-offs. Leftists believe that there are still free lunches, that rights
trump responsibilities, and victims are more 'valid' than producers. And if you
don't agree, you're just a big ol' meanie.
Conservatives applaud merit. Leftists applaud intentions. Conservatives believe
words have meanings. Leftists believe they have the right to redefine whatever words
they care to.
Leftists believe if a theory looks good on paper, it will work. Conservatives understand
that reality doesn't work that way, except in ivory towers.
Conservatives know that, these days, government is the problem. Leftists believe
more government is the solution. And they will willingly create and/or exacerbate
a crisis in order to prove it. (See link)
Conservatives believe in accountability, that actions speak louder than words. Leftists
have succumbed to the herd mentality that sanctions bad behavior as long as it is
done in the name of whichever leftist policy is most popular, be it global warming
or the belief that everything bad that happens to the Obama administration is George
Bush's fault.
Conservatives believe in individual rights, not group rights. They know that leftist
words like 'social justice,' diversity', and multiculturalism, whose meanings are
purely subjective, are used to divide, instill guilt, and put conservatives in the
impossible position of having to spend their lives proving a negative.
Most conservatives believe in the rule of God. Leftists prefer the rule of man.
As long as they are the man.
Leftists believe that life is a zero sum game. If someone wins, that means that
someone has lost. They believe there are only so many pieces of the pie and the
more pie someone has means someone out there has less. Conservatives know that this
is just not so.
Conservatives are more inclined to do what they feel is right, even when no-one
is looking. Leftists prefer to have their compassion recorded, preferably by TV cameras.
Leftists actually believe that world peace is possible. And the only thing standing
in the way are those darn conservatives who have earned more money than they have
a right to. Conservatives meanwhile, know that the utopia the left envisions is
neither realistic nor possible. Thus they focus their efforts on more attainable
goals, like making a living, raising their families and contributing to their communities.
Conservatives
know that, no matter how thin the pancake, there are always two sides. Leftists
have been taught that their side is the only legitimate side and any other point
of view is invalid because it is motivated solely by hate, racism, homophobia, or
greed. End of story.
It is very easy to concentrate on what divides us instead of the many more things
that unite us, as this author is doing. But neither leftists or conservatives can
refute the fact that we are all Americans. And I choose to believe that all of us want what we think is best
for our country. We just disagree on the way to achieve it.
Nancy Morgan is a columnist and news editor for conservative
news site
RightBias.com
She lives in South Carolina
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