Can we import this guy?

[pyrephox]

I am not a conservative, in any meaning of the term. Just about anyone who has ever talked to me about any political, social, or financial matter will know that almost immediately. I don't agree with the much of the 'conservative' goals, and the goals I do agree with, I think their methods are going about it the wrong way.

But, damn. If more American conservatives thought like this guy, or at least could come up with a speech anywhere /close/ to as respectful and proactive, then I would at least be excited about the debate again, rather than simply disgusted. Read it. Compare it to the speeches made by our conservatives. Be amazed.

"Modern compassionate Conservatism means recognising that there's more to human life than getting and spending money.

To make life better in these crowded islands, we need to engage in a huge variety of concerns...

...from the quality of the food we put in our children's mouths...

...to the quality of the air they breathe...

...to the quality of their school...

...to the quality of the transport system that takes them there."

Comments

[the-fool76.livejournal.com]

But its so much easier to be an apathetic cynic than an involved idealist.
;)

This is why I try to avoid political debates, I'm way way way too snarky.

Personally I tend to agree with you. I just can't resist the urge to play devils advocate. (What can I say, I am The Fool)

[pyrephox.livejournal.com]

I'm more of a disinvolved idealist, sadly. I vote, I try and stay informed of who I'm voting for and what they stand for, but I know that I could do more, that I don't do.

*gives you scritches*

[the-fool76.livejournal.com]

Yay scritchies!

I know what you mean. I try to make at least some effort to stay informed about ellections, but its hard to wade through all the BS. Its not like I can walk up to a canadate and sit down and have a chat with them without a LOT of effort. I feel bad voting for someone whome I've never even seen in person.