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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."
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."
.