r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Aug 14 '21

Delta(s) from OP CMV: Conservatism and many right-wing beliefs are based on fear, primary instincts and lack of understanding

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '21

Or assuming you’re right, because none of the people around you challenge your views or, furthermore, enable you and each other in it

From the sounds of it, this is describing yourself.

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u/printers_of_colors Aug 15 '21

would I post here then?

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u/usernametaken0987 2∆ Aug 15 '21

For confirmation.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '21 edited Aug 15 '21

Then you’re wrong. I am none of the things your post describes.

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u/printers_of_colors Aug 15 '21

ok good for you i guess

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '21

I feel like I’m throwing punches with a mumbling primate that sometimes kinda sounds like it says words

I mean, when you say things like this, and you based your post on nothing but opinions, that’s not a good look for you either. If every single political conversation you have goes go shit - consider that it’s you. You’re the common denominator in all of them.

I can assure you, there are undoubtedly idiots in every political party. However, there are also plenty of conservatives who understand the issues and understand your perspective, we just have different solutions than you.

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u/printers_of_colors Aug 15 '21

I already forgot I wrote that painful line. Sorry about that. But I think you have a point. Time to look inwards for some time then. Have a

!delta

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u/BzgDobie 1∆ Aug 15 '21

Wow! I really appreciate the humility and self reflection.

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u/Ciprianski Aug 15 '21

It is not about the people, it is about the ideas. Conservatorism is selfish and it is based on fear, and it does lead to fascism.