I live in the People’s Republic of New Jersey. A few years ago, I went to a baseball game with a neighbor of mine. Somehow, the subject of politics came up (probably during a lengthy pitching change.)
When I told him I was a conservative, his (quite sincere) reply was, “I don’t understand. You’re a really smart guy. How can you be a conservative?”
As if “smart” and “conservative”were polar opposites. My reply was, “I’m conservative because I’m smart.” End of discussion.
“As if smart and ‘conservative are polar opposites.”
I wonder if you’ve ever gone to another baseball game with him.