Leftists generally are correct and also morally superior to conservatives, yes. Conservativism is reactionary and opposes liberation, in favor of maintaining current power structures, even if it relies on outward hatred of the less fortunate.

[+] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com -6 points 2 years ago (16 children)

Although it is understandable that you are frustrated with the „others“, I think the „right wing nutjobs“ are not what conservatism actually aspires to be.

If you read up on conservative values, the ideas are partly morally sound:

limited government
rule of law
fiscal responsibility
human dignity

Those were the only ones I could find that are most probably agreeable. I agree that fascists are evil but if we put everyone in that basket who wants to take care of their homeland we’re no better than them. We should know better.

Or did I not understand you correctly?

[–] retrieval4558@mander.xyz 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In my opinion, the actions of conservative people and politicians are inconsistent with their stated values.

[–] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com -3 points 2 years ago

I agree. Thats why I said it. Conservatism isnt the enemy. People are riled up against each other and ultimately themselves.

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