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Originally Posted by GRR Spartan
A faux conservative is living on a company dole, accepting company paid insurance and other benefits while arguing the Marlboro Man/everyone is responsible for their own well being talking points.
A few out here like Lars and myself are on their own. Many more are collecting a salary check/vacation pay and health insurance calling for others to stand on their own.
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Wow. I don't see conservatives like that at all. In my view, conservatism is more about mind set than how you make a living. Everyone who works gets paid by someone. Some of us are business owners while others are employees. I don't believe you have to be a business owner to be conservative. However, I do think most business owners are conservative.
No.. conservatism is about wanting the govt to be fiscal responsible, and people to responsible for themselves (meaning earning a living and contributing something to society). It's also about spending federal funds more wisely rather than giving a hand out to every smuck that says they need more money (including businesses).
Conservatives also believe in a strong national defense, allowing business to run without over regulation, free trade and competition.
Finally, conservatism has a social/moral aspect. Many conservative include that as part of being conservative. But not all conservatives have this belief.