I get your point to be sure but, the politcal right has its extremes, too. Extremism from the right is not; however, asking for balanced budgets and protecting the constitution. Those are simply principals.
Extremism from the right side of the aisle includes strong religous views (to the point where no alternative can be accepted) and blatent sexism as well as racism. A conservative believes in some sort of social safety net as long as it doesn’t become a hammock and/or a ponzy scheme like our current policies have become. An extreme right winger doesn’t even believe in the safety net to begin with.
Claptrap. Turn off the Daily Show for a few weeks.
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Good so far...
Extremism from the right side of the aisle includes strong religous views (to the point where no alternative can be accepted) and blatent sexism as well as racism.
Who the hell (besides liberal talking heads) believes that?! These aren't conservative positions! Do you think the Westboro Baptists represent conservative extremism? Your answer will speak volumes on your education...
A conservative believes in some sort of social safety net as long as it doesn’t become a hammock and/or a ponzy scheme like our current policies have become. An extreme right winger doesn’t even believe in the safety net to begin with.
Let's go back to your first supposition about constitutional principles... show me where the Federal government was endowed with the authority to provide the public safety net in the form of retirement income... I'll wait...