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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16238450

Conservatism is Brain Damage

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[-] Nougat@fedia.io 30 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

When I was growing up, the difference between the American left and right was understood like this (at least by me):

  • Left: We're all in this together, and we should work together to make sure everyone is okay
  • Right: Rugged individualism and healthy competition
  • And the push-pull between those two made for a good balance

In my adult life, I am aware that that was never really true. The American Right has always wanted to restrict individual liberties, and implement a caste system, going all the way back to 1776.

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