Yes, I can see how that could be confusing… this is descriptive, not evaluative. “What is the source of the conflict?” >
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Replying to @Meaningness @jdegoes
I think the criticism is difficult to support. Typically ppl in that category believe in a much larger framework. 1/2
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2/2 and the reproductive issues are only a small part of that. Hard to make it the focal point examining entire lives.
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Replying to @johanatan @jdegoes
In the 1980s, particularly, reproductive issues were the primary locus of disagreement, explicitly.
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Replying to @Meaningness @jdegoes
yes, but my point is that for people in that category kindness, honesty, integrity, humility, etc etc= more important
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it's not like they sat down and conspired to raise large families as a means of keeping follower counts high 1/2
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i.e., the reproductive stance is a side-effect of a larger moral framework and belief system-- not the focal point.
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Replying to @johanatan
Well, the argument is that this is partly unconscious—although conservatives do explicitly express a desire for larger families.
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Replying to @Meaningness
but can a couple thousand dollars a year tax break on Federal taxes really be worth of such unconscious support? 1/2
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Replying to @johanatan @Meaningness
2/2 I posit that the motives are slightly different.
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I’m sure there are many contributing motivations, and personality differences, and so on. This isn’t a comprehensive theory.
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Replying to @Meaningness
Yes, it is certainly a useful lense to see things through. :)
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