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I’m not sure that Americans who are exposed to conservative ideas are firm anymore. I’ve had several people here at Free Republic defend compulsory universal healthcare because Romney implemented it in Mass. If Freepers are confused about whether free markets work then it will be very hard to persuade new immigrants or people raised into socialism that free markets work.

2 posted on 02/27/2008 12:32:05 PM PST by Greg F (Do you want a guy named Hussein to fix your soul? Michelle Obama thinks you do.)

>>I’m not sure that Americans who are exposed to conservative ideas are firm anymore. I’ve had several people here at Free Republic defend compulsory universal healthcare because Romney implemented it in Mass. If Freepers are confused about whether free markets work then it will be very hard to persuade new immigrants or people raised into socialism that free markets work.<<

That’s a reasonable concern. I don’t understand how elements of conservatism have wound up opposing free trade, supporting protectionism and in general sounding more like Teamsters than Reagan Republicans.

But the motivation is that same as those poor people Guevera - fear and lack of hope. The difference is we can self correct.

4 posted on 02/27/2008 12:37:34 PM PST by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.)

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