11-10-2002, 11:24 PM | #21 |
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I would disagree quite soundedly with this statement. While most people do have leanings to either liberal or conservative, good or evil, blah or bleh, you can't ever qualify a person squarely in any of these categories. Minds/priorities change, new ideas are presented, and since people are capable of free thought (for now) they can take things from both sides and become someone unique, just like everyone else!
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11-11-2002, 08:53 AM | #22 | |
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This isn't to be disparaging sheep either, but it is just easier for them to get through the day and not think about things. |
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11-11-2002, 09:10 AM | #23 | |
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BTW, I was "raised liberal," and regarded myself as a democrat until I was 12. Then, I read an article in which two people, one liberal, one conservative, explained their point of view. I first read the liberal one, fully expecting to agree with it, and was astounded to realize that I dis agreed totally. I then read the conservaative one (I believe that it was by James Kirkpatrick) and totally agreed. So, I became a conservative Republican at the age of 12, and have remained one lifelong. |
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11-11-2002, 10:13 AM | #24 |
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I gave the article a thumbs-up for wittiness and insight. I don't think it's true of people, though. It may be true of the political charicatures that are politicians and the parties - but not of folks-on-the-street.
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11-11-2002, 02:59 PM | #26 |
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I (for a looooong time) always thought of the liberals as the highly educated individuals with little common sense, and conservatives as the very sensible yet less-educated. Then I became more moderate (for now?).
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11-11-2002, 03:05 PM | #27 |
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The one dishonest thing about the article is it goes a long way to de-demonize the conservative, but still accepts wholesale the equally silly argument that liberals are stupid. The writer fits the mold he details precisely.
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