The Philosophy of a True Conservative, Today

[Lamplighter]

The Philosophy of a True Conservative, Today

A problem is presented... today
Then, 6 of the 7 the next replies by Dwellars include the word "sorry"

But the true conservative responds in post #2:

"This is not a "just world".
"Don't rely on the meds alone - rely on yourself, and try to wean yourself off the meds."
"you should have learned a few of these, along with your meds."
"Tell yourself not to accept being depressed and morose, and act like you're happy, anyway."
"Adapt and overcome, and don't depend on others to make it easy for you"
"Good luck in your pursuits!"

In 7 words, the philosophy of the true conservative, today: Just suck it up, and fix yourself.

[glatt]

"pull yourself up by your bootstraps."

[Adak]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

The Philosophy of a True Conservative, Today

A problem is presented... today
Then, 6 of the 7 the next replies by Dwellars include the word "sorry"

But the true conservative responds in post #2:

"This is not a "just world".
"Don't rely on the meds alone - rely on yourself, and try to wean yourself off the meds."
"you should have learned a few of these, along with your meds."
"Tell yourself not to accept being depressed and morose, and act like you're happy, anyway."
"Adapt and overcome, and don't depend on others to make it easy for you"
"Good luck in your pursuits!"

In 7 words, the philosophy of the true conservative, today: Just suck it up, and fix yourself.

Do you believe saying "sorry" will fix the woman's problems? Because I don't THINK so.

Do you believe the world is "fair and just"? Are you a child?

Do you believe Ibby has learned NOTHING, about dealing with her problem?

You have suggested NOTHING to help Ibby solve her problem.

Don't you think a person should be encouraged to try and solve their own problems?

Your common sense gets so lonely waiting for you.

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by Adak

Do you believe saying "sorry" will fix the woman's problems? Because I don't THINK so.
Do you believe the world is "fair and just"? Are you a child?
Do you believe Ibby has learned NOTHING, about dealing with her problem?
You have suggested NOTHING to help Ibby solve her problem.
Don't you think a person should be encouraged to try and solve their own problems?
Your common sense gets so lonely waiting for you.

@Adek
Have I misquoted you ?
Is my summary incorrect ?

In 7 words, the philosophy of the true conservative, today: Just suck it up, and fix yourself.

But of course life is fair and just. How else does one explain their life-situation ?
For example: I chose my parents wisely. They are rich. Therefore, I deserve to be rich.
From this, it follows: Just suck it up, and fix yourself.

I think I am just following your line of reasoning.

[Adak]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

@Adek
Have I misquoted you ?
Is my summary incorrect ?

But of course life is fair and just. How else does one explain their life-situation ?
For example: I chose my parents wisely. They are rich. Therefore, I deserve to be rich.
From this, it follows: Just suck it up, and fix yourself.

I think I am just following your line of reasoning.

I see your sense of sarcasm has found it's way home, at least.

America is the land of opportunity, not the land of "fair and just" (and where might one view such a fantasy?).

When YOU are the gardener, YOU plant, YOU water, YOU weed, YOU take care of pests, YOU harvest the produce.

The guy down the block may give you tips, but it's YOU who will have to do the work - not a gov't employee - and it's YOU who should have the majority of the benefit from your work - not the gov't.

There's NOTHING wrong with people pulling themselves up by their bootstraps - seizing legal opportunities when they see them. People do that all the time - this IS the land of opportunity, after all

This is a big selling point for America, around the world, and has been, for over 200 years: America, land of opportunity.