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13. Or someone is having sex,

Sun Jul 13, 2014, 05:15 PM

Jul 2014

or having fun, or getting an education, or getting healthcare, or getting a decent wage, or a corporation is getting taxed, etc. etc. etc.

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Conservatism is the dread fear that ... [View all] Scuba Jul 2014 OP

Absolutely quotable Populist_Prole Jul 2014 #1

I can't see the pic on my workplace computer, but... Orrex Jul 2014 #2

Compassionate Conservatism tecelote Jul 2014 #3

Here you go TexasProgresive Jul 2014 #6

It's a Good one but, imthevicar Jul 2014 #29

Thanks for the good news. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #4

Kicking. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #5

Conservatism is "nothing good, wholesome, proper, democratic, or patriotic." blkmusclmachine Jul 2014 #7

Nice encapsulation. Reminds of H.L. Mencken about puritans: Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2014 #8

Can't say it any better than that! 11 Bravo Jul 2014 #9

It seems like someone found and explained a basic truth... bayareaboy Jul 2014 #10

K&R tnlurker Jul 2014 #11

Tee Shirt time Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #12

Or someone is having sex, AngryDem001 Jul 2014 #13

Conservatives are afraid that RedSpartan Jul 2014 #14

Yes, exactly that. Well said. DeadLetterOffice Jul 2014 #16

+2 nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #23

Stated perfectly! Lugnut Jul 2014 #33

Conservatism used to be: Never wanting to try something new even ONCE. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #15

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Jul 2014 #17

Never heard it put better, Scuba; thanks. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #18

In political science AgingAmerican Jul 2014 #19

Winner!! lastlib Jul 2014 #21

right Cosmocat Jul 2014 #27

Very good. Thanks and R&K. nm rhett o rick Jul 2014 #20

That........ daleanime Jul 2014 #22

Tomorrow will come. nt griloco Jul 2014 #25

It does sum things up liberal N proud Jul 2014 #26

Conservatism is the fear of everything. GoCubsGo Jul 2014 #28

About this size of it RadicalGeek Jul 2014 #30

Why not just conservatism is FEAR Bandit Jul 2014 #31

Or even worse---better than you! Demeter Jul 2014 #32

Not just a catchy saying WatchWhatISay Jul 2014 #34