Why nasty?

Spexxvet · 09-24-2009, 08:28 AM

"Let them eat sand", "Let them die", "execute them", "Nuke 'em", "bomb them back to the stone age", "those lazy bastards don't deserve welfare", etc.

Why do conservatives always try to come across as tough, nasty, callous, "people" with no compassion or the ability to put themselves in another's circumstances?

Shawnee123 · 09-24-2009, 08:33 AM

I think, somehow, it elevates them. "Look how tough I am."

It takes a really tough and strong person to show compassion. It takes guts to care.

A cop-out is to say all the nasty things and pretend one's bravado is what sets one apart from the "bleeding hearts."

Inside, they're scared to death. This is their wall, which must afford them some small comfort. I don't buy it, though.

lookout123 · 09-24-2009, 11:11 AM

Let me make it simple. I'm fiscal conservative and I hate you all.

We could probably go off on some all too long argument about what a real conservative or a liberal is, then move into who hates babies and kicks more puppies, then veer into who is more American and compassionate, before winding up at the inevitable "You insensitive bastard my dog died under a falling giraffe saddle on 9/11!".

I would, however, on a somewhat serious note point out that your premise ("why do conservatives always...") is just as ridiculous as UG's anti-liberal rhetoric or Merc's "demoncrats" posts. People are people regardless of creed. Some are compassionate and caring some are heartless assholes. Welcome to humanity.

Spexxvet · 09-25-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

...I would, however, on a somewhat serious note point out that your premise ("why do conservatives always...") is just as ridiculous as UG's anti-liberal rhetoric or Merc's "demoncrats" posts. People are people regardless of creed. Some are compassionate and caring some are heartless assholes. Welcome to humanity.

Fair enough. But have you ever heard a bleeding heart liberal say something like "nuke 'em" or "they're not getting any of my money - let them starve"?

TheMercenary · 09-25-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

"they're not getting any of my money - let them starve"?

Damm. Who said that?

Idemosaka · 09-24-2009, 11:48 AM

Thanks lookout, and I'mma let you finish, but Greenspan is one of the most compassionless people of all time.

DanaC · 09-24-2009, 02:27 PM

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Thanks lookout, and I'mma let you finish, but Greenspan is one of the most compassionless people of all time.

Hahhahahaha---haggis.

That made me chortle a lot.

depmats · 09-24-2009, 12:42 PM

Compassionless? who cares about that, the guy didn't even do his job well and that is the part I care about.

TGRR · 09-24-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by depmats

Compassionless? who cares about that, the guy didn't even do his job well and that is the part I care about.

Sure he did.

It's just that he wasn't, you know, working for you and I.

Sundae · 09-24-2009, 02:07 PM

My parents read a conservative paper.
It has its own memes, one of which is that left wing loonies love rules. Anyone with even a slight liberal bent is trying to make life as joyless as possible for everyone. They don't say so precisely (any more) but the idea is that England will become like Russia under Communism if anyone with any kind of socialism in their agenda is allowed to have their way.

So I am wary of painting with broad strokes.

TGRR · 09-24-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

"Let them eat sand", "Let them die", "execute them", "Nuke 'em", "bomb them back to the stone age", "those lazy bastards don't deserve welfare", etc.

Why do conservatives always try to come across as tough, nasty, callous, "people" with no compassion or the ability to put themselves in another's circumstances?

True, true...but the liberals are just as bad. They just wring their hands a little more before they harpoon you in the back and go back to their soy lattes.

Shawnee123 · 09-24-2009, 02:44 PM

He wasn't working for I? He ain't not?

TGRR · 09-24-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

He wasn't working for I? He ain't not?

He ran the banking system. Of course he wasn't working in your best interests.

From the POV of the board of directors of the banks, however, he did a GREAT job.

Shawnee123 · 09-24-2009, 02:49 PM

I was referring to your poor grammar. I don't give a hoot about your opinions.[/grammarnazi]

TGRR · 09-24-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I was referring to your poor grammar. I don't give a hoot about your opinions.[/grammarnazi]

Which poor grammar? I thought you were just having a trailer park moment.

09-24-2009, 08:28 AM	#1
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Why nasty? "Let them eat sand", "Let them die", "execute them", "Nuke 'em", "bomb them back to the stone age", "those lazy bastards don't deserve welfare", etc. Why do conservatives always try to come across as tough, nasty, callous, "people" with no compassion or the ability to put themselves in another's circumstances? __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

09-24-2009, 08:33 AM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I think, somehow, it elevates them. "Look how tough I am." It takes a really tough and strong person to show compassion. It takes guts to care. A cop-out is to say all the nasty things and pretend one's bravado is what sets one apart from the "bleeding hearts." Inside, they're scared to death. This is their wall, which must afford them some small comfort. I don't buy it, though. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-24-2009, 11:11 AM	#3
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Let me make it simple. I'm fiscal conservative and I hate you all. We could probably go off on some all too long argument about what a real conservative or a liberal is, then move into who hates babies and kicks more puppies, then veer into who is more American and compassionate, before winding up at the inevitable "You insensitive bastard my dog died under a falling giraffe saddle on 9/11!". I would, however, on a somewhat serious note point out that your premise ("why do conservatives always...") is just as ridiculous as UG's anti-liberal rhetoric or Merc's "demoncrats" posts. People are people regardless of creed. Some are compassionate and caring some are heartless assholes. Welcome to humanity. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

09-24-2009, 02:07 PM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	My parents read a conservative paper. It has its own memes, one of which is that left wing loonies love rules. Anyone with even a slight liberal bent is trying to make life as joyless as possible for everyone. They don't say so precisely (any more) but the idea is that England will become like Russia under Communism if anyone with any kind of socialism in their agenda is allowed to have their way. So I am wary of painting with broad strokes. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-24-2009, 02:44 PM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	He wasn't working for I? He ain't not? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-24-2009, 11:48 AM	#6
Idemosaka Adorable Lesbian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Louisiana Posts: 44	Thanks lookout, and I'mma let you finish, but Greenspan is one of the most compassionless people of all time.

09-24-2009, 12:42 PM	#8
depmats Major Inhabitant Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 124	Compassionless? who cares about that, the guy didn't even do his job well and that is the part I care about.

09-24-2009, 02:49 PM	#14
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I was referring to your poor grammar. I don't give a hoot about your opinions.[/grammarnazi] __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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