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My unlikely bridge to the right [NPR type moves right]
Washington Times ^
| March 27, 2004
| Paul Beston
Posted on 03/27/2004 5:09:18 PM PST by Roscoe Karns
Edited on 07/12/2004 4:14:20 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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A few years ago, I worked for a struggling dot-com in Manhattan whose work force was almost uniformly liberal. Given my conservative orientation, I saw little sense in getting involved in workplace political discussions. My silence was interpreted as acquiescence until I could stand it no longer and fessed up. One co-worker, who had served on the committee that hired me, felt betrayed.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: epiphany; marvinolasky; npr; robertbork; shelbysteele
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To: Roscoe Karns
It quickly became clear that my understanding of conservatism was a cartoon.Most liberals never even get this far. At the first whiff of this realization, they fall utterly silent, turn very pale, and then get away from the unpleasant source of this information as fast as they possibly can.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:15:21 PM PST
by
wizardoz
("Crikey! I've lost my mojo!")
To: Roscoe Karns
Excellent; a well-written description of the path that many of us have travelled. Thanks for posting.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:19:03 PM PST
by
DC native
To: Roscoe Karns
Although I never worked in public radio, I resemble these remarks. I read history, instead, but now I have a new list of authors to find, and books to read. Thank you for posting this.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:19:17 PM PST
by
Old Student
(WRM, MSgt, USAF (Ret.))
To: Roscoe Karns
Excellent article. Thanks for posting this.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:19:32 PM PST
by
Khurkris
(Ranger On...)
To: Roscoe Karns
This writer eloquently describes a metamorphosis much like my own, and, I bet, many others around here.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:19:56 PM PST
by
gorush
To: wizardoz
I didn't even read this story.
It would remind me too much of my inlaws.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:21:06 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S.A. - - United We Stand - - Divided We Fall - - Support Our Troops - - Vote BUSH)
To: mhking
Thought you might find this interesting.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:24:29 PM PST
by
hoosiermama
(Wonder if Clarke will make enough on his book to pay for his legal fees for perjury?)
To: Happy2BMe
Good read.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:24:57 PM PST
by
jwalburg
(Terrorists just need more counseling)
To: Roscoe Karns
Wow. A breath of fresh air!
Thanks Roscoe!
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:26:17 PM PST
by
Humidston
(New name for Kerry - JANE KERRY.)
To: Roscoe Karns
"All things considered, my time in public radio was a breath of fresh air."
Those who don't know how good a closing line this is, does not know their enemy.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:27:19 PM PST
by
Socratic
(Yes, there is method in the madness.)
To: Roscoe Karns
Great article -- and a great journey for the author. I'm sure many conservatives have traveled this path. I'm happy to have been born and bred a conservative... Wore my black arm-band of sadness to school when Barry Goldwater was wiped out in 1964.
It still amazes me that some seemingly sensible adults never get it... They must turn their gaze from the truth and close their mind to the irrationality of the left. Tough to figure.
To: Roscoe Karns
What a great essay! As an ex-liberal, I can relate to his transformation.
To: gorush
Yup, sounds like mine as well. I could relate to this person and their journey.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:31:30 PM PST
by
cupcakes
To: Roscoe Karns
I'm glad to say that my parents were conservative, and raised me as such, and I always saw the greater wisdom of their arguments over that of the Left. I didn't have to make the full-tilt ideological journey that so many others have - though my conservative principles -have- strengthened even more over time.
Still, it's fascinating to read about the process, as it illustrates the great deal of brainwashing and isolation required to keep someone in the liberal mindset.
Qwinn
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:35:06 PM PST
by
Qwinn
To: Roscoe Karns
Bump for a great read. It's almost an instruction manual for converting liberal friends and loved ones...
To: Roscoe Karns
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:42:20 PM PST
by
Congressman Billybob
(www.ArmorforCongress.com Visit. Join. Help. Please.)
To: Congressman Billybob
I don't really consider myself a conservative, in fact there are a great many things I disagree with in regards to your average freeper.
But I do find that conservatives are more likely to be intellectually honest and consistent than liberals, and that tips me towards reading FR and NRO more than I would DU and the mainstream press.
To: gorush
This writer eloquently describes a metamorphosis much like my own, and, I bet, many others around here.
This former Nation, Progressive, Utne, Mother Jones, and Z subscriber knows what you mean.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:54:02 PM PST
by
mlmr
(Radical Islam: Nazis in bathrobes!)
To: Roscoe Karns
I wonder how many liberals, living in the bastions on both coasts, are really conservatives at heart but don't dare let anyone they work with know?
Come on guys, step into the light.
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posted on
03/27/2004 5:55:05 PM PST
by
McGavin999
(Evil thrives when good men do nothing!)
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