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I said: You have to understand point of view

You claim I said: So, we have to change our point point of view and beliefs

Those two things are not the same. Until you can figure that out, I'm not sure how we can have a rational discussion.

And if you can't understand something without becoming it, you have a bigger problem than just comprehension.

I really thought the language analogy would be understandable to you. Now I'm not sure what other analogy might clarify this basic concept.

who aren’t going to understand our conservative principles anyway?

There are people who won't understand. But Ronald Reagan understood that, if you could educate people, many of them would both understand, and embrace, conservative principles. I assume YOU embrace and understand conservative principles. I also assume that you are not a genius.

So, if you can understand and embrace conservative principles, don't you think other people can do the same? How did you learn conservative principles -- were you not taught them, did you not read, hear, and come to an understanding? I assume you believe in conservative principles because you have thought them through and found them compelling.

I believe that there are a majority of people who, if we can teach them, will understand that the principles we espouse are good for the country, and good for them, and will embrace them.

If you think that we can't convert anybody else to our cause, why are you even bothering to post? What do you hope to accomplish politically, if you don't think we can convince people to embrace conservatism?

I'm not ready to give up. I hope, despite your pessimistic comments, that you are not either.