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10 Explanations Of How Conservatism Helps The Middle Class

meowbius Wrote: Dec 07, 2012 10:06 AM

Long time ago, I came across a curious statement: Europeans work to live, Americans live to work. That was to justify 6-week vacations, *free* education and healthcare, etc. Strangely, there was no mention of Japanese work culture (taking a 4-day vacation almost = disloyalty, but this is Japan, so who cares, right?) Socialist redistribution has an attractive aura for those contributing less, without missing *equal* benefits. Up to 90% taxation in Iceland, anyone? Wonderful, worry-free life in Greece, Spain, anyone? We need more hard facts, displayed for everyone, in plain English, Dr. Sowell-style.

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10 Explanations Of How Conservatism Helps The Middle Class

There's a lot to be said for talking about the Constitution, economic theory and what's best for the country. However, one place we conservatives have slipped in recent years is framing our policies in a way that answers the very first question on the mind of most voters, "How does this benefit me?"

That needs to change.

Conservatism is an ideology that benefits everyone, but it's particularly helpful to middle class Americans. If we want to bring more of those voters to the Right, we have to do a better job of explaining to them exactly how we're...

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