The bizarre world of Conservatives

and Liberals too ...

from JoeUser Forums
Why is it that "Conservatives" these days promote little conservation, but instead tend to be the most voracious consumers?

Why do "Liberals" tend to support legislation impeding liberal trade with other nations?

Why do Conservatives tend to argue that any form of legislation promoting environmental conservation is bad,
while Liberals think that severe restriction via legislation is the only means of achieving environmental betterment?

Please feel free to add your insights into the oxymoronic name/platform issues of Liberals versus Conservatives. One ground rule however - for every Liberal or Conservative comment you add, you must also add one on the opposite side, just as I've done above.

"Play ball!"

JW
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
The mistake is in trying to reconcile the name with the behaviour. It's like the phrase "you're pulling my leg." What it means has no relation to what it says.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
But it once did. Now, not so often ....

anyway, any examples you can think of?

JW
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Here's another thing to ponder: Is it "conservative" to have no less than three planned constitutional ammendments on your party platform? I thought conservative meant you were more for traditions than change. Go figure.

Side note: I am often amused when folks slip over the difference between the "League of Conservative Voters" and the "League of Conservation Voters." Isn't it ironic that in our political scene "Conservative" and "Conservation" are practically antithetical?
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Just to clarify the rules here - you've got to post something that's bizarre on the other side too (liberal). Otherwise, the umpire will have to make an unfavourable ruling!

JW
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top

Liberal:total protection of ANWR--a few carefully drilled acres is not catastrophic--yet the party wants energy independence.


Conservative: Rush to war is patriotism; to suggest winning it is unpatriotic.