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> [...] too often that conservatives simply want to throw their hands up and either downplay or outright ignore the problem in order to say it's not solvable or
by disposekinetics 6y ago
> [...] too often that conservatives simply want to throw their hands up and either downplay or outright ignore the problem in order to say it's not solvable or not worth solving. That's just cowardice, and we can do better.
I think this is an uncharitable interpretation of conservatism. My perception is that conservatives disagree with me over the problem set, not the idea that we should solve problems.
- asdfman123 6y agoWell, I'm not trying to delve into the deeper philosophy of conservatism -- it's moot for what I'm talking about. I mean I see all these obvious problems in America, and the right doesn't seem to have real solutions to solve them. If I'm being honest, most of the conservatives I've talked to seem more interested in undermining progress because it's coming from the other side of the aisle, or because it implies that government should have a hand in helping it along.
- pinkfoot 6y agoOut of curiosity, how many conservatives have made someone lose their job this week for having an incorrect opinion?
- AnimalMuppet 6y agoSometimes conservatives even agree on the problems set, but disagree with the proposed solutions. That isn't just obstructionism. If you actually care about solving problem X, then a "solution" that won't actually help isn't useful. Opposing the proposed solution doesn't mean that you don't care about problem X, or that you're part of the problem, or that you hate those who suffer under X, or whatever. It may mean that you think the proposed solution won't work, and that pouring all our time, energy, and money into that solution isn't the answer.