tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post4874101108430676130..comments2024-03-22T05:20:44.167-07:00Comments on The Disaffected Lib: Conservatives Dissected and ExplainedThe Mound of Soundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-39900041552723169462008-06-08T20:22:00.000-07:002008-06-08T20:22:00.000-07:00AM, no one ever has all the answers which is why w...AM, no one ever has all the answers which is why we try to reach a consensus that gives proper consideration to minority views. Otherwise you have little more than mob rule where whatever gang is in power can act without regard to minority interests provided the mob will back them up.<BR/><BR/>Religion? Sorry, AM, but I don't touch that subject when I can avoid it. That said, I do oppose fundamentalism whether it be Christian, Muslim or Hebrew. Curious how all three faiths "of the book" can spawn such eerily similar zealotry.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-81630419539033142332008-06-08T18:40:00.000-07:002008-06-08T18:40:00.000-07:00I understand your blog completely but tell me MOS,...I understand your blog completely but tell me MOS, don't you think when it comes to the liberal stance, we still have to take responsibility for our actions. The Liberal Party of Canada doesn't have all the answers either. People must be held accountable for what they do in soceity that blatantly harms another person. We need to empliment justice. A slap on the wrist is not the answer either. Liberalism also allows for "psychologically as a set of neuroses rooted in "fear and aggression, dogmatism and the intolerance of ambiguity" as well. Any politcal system is capable of it if it is not in check by the people with a system to get rid of such a group of idiots. Also...you can blame a lot of what your blog address on religion as well.<BR/>A. MorrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-34622521347430350292008-06-08T12:13:00.000-07:002008-06-08T12:13:00.000-07:00A poster on some other forums I frequent once wrot...A poster on some other forums I frequent once wrote an excellent piece on the differences and origins of conservative (or classical liberal) and modern (socialist) liberalism.<BR/><BR/>The gist was that conservatism is the product of Rationalism. The Age of Reason. And part of this rationale is that people are going to continue to act and behave as they always have. Guided by the same passions, ambitions, prejudices, jealousies, and other emotions.<BR/><BR/>Conservatism rationally makes allowances for this and seeks a society that maximizes human potential within these parameters of human behavior.<BR/><BR/>Modern liberalism originates from Romanticism, of which utopian idealism is no stranger. Institute the right programs, steer the kiddies away from the old prejudices and values of their parents (with the help of government), redistribute the resources by means other than simple, honest market forces and profit motive and viola! We can mold humanity into the perfect society.<BR/><BR/>That kind of thinking, traveling under the guise of Nazism, fascism, and communism, has killed more people than we can even comprehend with something so banal as numbers.Oldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090598978543658398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-10076417819427693812008-06-08T08:02:00.000-07:002008-06-08T08:02:00.000-07:00You're right Jay. We just needed a $1.2-million, ...You're right Jay. We just needed a $1.2-million, US govt.-funded study to make the point on the record.<BR/><BR/>That "circle of trust" business is a tad weird though.<BR/><BR/>Maybe we ought to invite everyone to submit their personal experiences or observations of this disease while there's still time to help the afflicted.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-85453011317366129652008-06-08T07:50:00.000-07:002008-06-08T07:50:00.000-07:00I have known this for years. I have a very conserv...I have known this for years. I have a very conservative cousin who only communicates within her "circle of trust". In other words to people who won't tell her off about being a racist, narrow minded, busy body NIMBY. Like little minded individuals. This mindset is seen in the censorship apparent on many conservative blogs that filter comments, allowing only those who agree to comment.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404234601709022496noreply@blogger.com