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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Understanding the Conservative Mind

“Conservatism is the theoretical voice of this animus against the agency of the subordinate classes. It provides the most consistent and profound argument for why the lower orders should not be allowed to exercise their independent will, to govern themselves or the polity. Submission is their first duty”
The author reminds us that Conservative as a political stance is always a reactive stance and argues that given the increasing prominence of more Progressive stances (universal healthcare, public education, taxing the rich, etc. ) the Conservative backlash in politics is predictable. What are your thoughts on this article?

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