I disagree. I think that Scrooge transformed from a liberal to a conservative in a Christmas Carol. Why? He initially refused to participate in any Christmas celebrations and balked at “giving” his employee a day off ... asked “Are there no workhouses or orphanages? (indicating that he approved of government sponsored financial support over personal/private support) and had little sympathy for Tiny Tim (thus.. a modern day pro-lifer). His transformation turned him into helping others via his own finances. He sought forgiveness from his nephew and bonded with his family, helped a disabled child (who was destined to die) and kept “Christmas” in his heart every day of the year. Thus, he was “born again” in a way.
“Are there no workhouses or orphanages?”
You beat me to it, Mom. That was the first thought that came into my mind!
Liberals are really fond of getting “institutions” to do their “charity” for them.