Re: Bush's Resume Re: ABM Treaty

[Doug]

Dean Forster wrote:


> I'd argue that conservatism is more compassionate than
> idealism at their respective roots.  what's always
> given me a lean to the right is the importance
> conservatism places on truth, while idealism by
> definition focuses on what could be.  Adhering more
> closely to the truth IMO is just *better* all around,
> with few exceptions.



I'm not sure I understand you, are you saying that there are no conservative ideals?


I would have to disagree that conservatives have a stronger 
  grip on reality than liberals do.  I would tend to 
classify a pragmatist as someone tending towards the center 
of the political spectrum, if that's what you mean.


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Doug

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