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Good Faith Conservatism is necessary for the balance of power. However, much of the modern conservative movement has lost the ability to debate in god faith, and have devolved into [[contrarianism]] and [[trolling]].
[[Good faith|Good Faith]] Conservatism is necessary for the [[balance of power]]. However, much of the modern conservative movement has lost the ability to debate in god faith, and have devolved into [[contrarianism]] and [[trolling]].
 
A prime example in U.S. politics is Obamacare, which was taken entirely from Mitt Romney's conservative health care plan that maintains privatization and insurance monopolies. As soon as it was embraced by progressives, it became a socialist takeover that will lead to "death panels". This is the opposite of good faith.
 
A more recent example of the exact same thing can be found in the 2024 bipartisan immigration bill, which offered everything conservatives have been asking for but was opposed because it would take away an important wedge issue.
 
The world needs advocates for sensible policy, not spending more than we can afford, and not letting progress leave behind those who don't wish to be on the cutting edge. The path to achieving this is not to demonize conservatives and treat them as an [[out-group]], but to acknowledge the important role that [[good faith]] conservatism plays, and recognize, be open and accepting when conservatives debate in [[good faith]].

Revision as of 08:59, 9 March 2024

Good Faith Conservatism is necessary for the balance of power. However, much of the modern conservative movement has lost the ability to debate in god faith, and have devolved into contrarianism and trolling.

A prime example in U.S. politics is Obamacare, which was taken entirely from Mitt Romney's conservative health care plan that maintains privatization and insurance monopolies. As soon as it was embraced by progressives, it became a socialist takeover that will lead to "death panels". This is the opposite of good faith.

A more recent example of the exact same thing can be found in the 2024 bipartisan immigration bill, which offered everything conservatives have been asking for but was opposed because it would take away an important wedge issue.

The world needs advocates for sensible policy, not spending more than we can afford, and not letting progress leave behind those who don't wish to be on the cutting edge. The path to achieving this is not to demonize conservatives and treat them as an out-group, but to acknowledge the important role that good faith conservatism plays, and recognize, be open and accepting when conservatives debate in good faith.