Free Republic is great. Before coming here, I thought that conservatives did view government as an evil, but a necessary one. I thought that's why "conservatives" advocated a limited government with strictly defined functions which it is not supposed to overstep. At least, that is what I took from my readings of
The Federalist Papers and other documents from our nation's founding.
I'm learning that "conservative" means something far different than what I thought.
I'm learning that "conservative" means something far different than what I thought.It means a thousand different things to a thousand different freepers, each calling upon their definition or redefinition of "conservative" when it suits them and if helps to buttress their argument. Being called "a liberal" or "socialist" because one takes an unpopular or contrary stance is a common debating trick on FR. I've been around here too long to let it phase me.
The Fire Chief in this case has almost 100 years of common law on his side. Some "conservatives" have respect for that as well.
I'm learning that "conservative" means something far different than what I thought. According to some, it means defend the status quo at all times. Oh, and obey your "authority figures".