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valleyrogue

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11. What "conservatives" are

Reply to I_UndergroundPanther (Reply #8)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 09:13 PM

16 hrs ago

is simple: They are greedy, selfish, bigoted assholes whose entire "philosophy" is justifying being a greedy, selfish, bigoted asshole.

There was a time when it wasn't acceptable. Then Reagan came along with the "politics of division" which helped to make "conservativism" a virtue instead of a vile philosophy and demonizing liberalism and liberals. What it devolved into now is Trump openly spewing KKK rhetoric, which shouldn't be mainstreamed at all.

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Yes, there were, and are excellent advocates and fighters on the side of disability rights. appalachiablue 17 hrs ago #9

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hear, hear Skittles Saturday #7

Good for you, I understand & support your views. I hope the disability advocates prevail, I appalachiablue 16 hrs ago #10

I hate conservatism I_UndergroundPanther 18 hrs ago #8

What "conservatives" are valleyrogue 16 hrs ago #11