[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Socialism is the “gospel” of cynicism. Socialism rejects the very IDEA of accomplishment or excellence in anything other than criticism.

It thus obliterates society’s memory and gratitude for achievement. It must, therefore,be expected to impoverish society. It is a destroyer of security for the old, and of long range hope for the young.

[Ohioan]

Socialism is a lot less benign than mere "cynicism." It is driven by hatred of the realities of the human experience, while pursuing fantasies based upon the pretense that Governments can remake people by remaking their cultural environment. It reflects the ultimate denial of all that makes each of us unique.

It is not, as doubtless your handle would imply, in any sense rooted in compassion. (See Compassion Or Compulsion?) It is, indeed, Conservatism that is compassionate, reflecting a true appreciation of the grounded struggle that went into the achievement of all we hold dear.

William Flax