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Old 09-27-2008, 06:25 AM   #41 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Originally Posted by jorgelito View Post
I disagree. Socially liberal means telling everyone what to do and how to live their lives.
I think you misunderstand what is meant by "social liberal." To generalize (at my peril), it should mean to protect the liberties of others (ie, the rights of visible minorities and gays, etc.). What do you think it means?

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Wow, Baraka, is this really how and what you think of us conservatives? I am shocked and quite frankly hurt, I thought we were friends. No wonder you are ignoring my posts.
Oh, I assure you we are friends. What is so shocking about my post? I don't understand your reaction.

And if I've been "ignoring" your posts, it's likely because I've been really busy lately, and quite tired. I apologize. Please point me to anything you with me to address. I've recently stopped being so busy (and tired).

I think maybe you misread my post. I'm not suggesting this wiki represents the mindset of the traditional conservative; I'm saying I think of them when I see things like this...as a way of figuring out how conservatism is balanced within itself. Anyway, I won't speculate further on what upset you; perhaps you can just come out and tell me and we can figure this out.
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