I get how the economic downturn and 9/11 could provoke fear but… Barack Obama’s presidency? Huh? Unless it’s what I suspect it is, what is the rational reason for this “fear” he apparently provoked in conservatives?
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It’s the same reason why virtually all conservatives start foaming from the mouth every time the issue of statehood for Puerto Rico (or Washington DC) comes up. It begins with an r.
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Some might say that conservatism was premised to some degree on fear and hoarding even before 9/11 and the last recession. But I agree with your broader point that GWB-style compassionate conservatism is a shining beacon of hope compared to anything on offer today from the party
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Have you seen this article?https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/calling-truce-political-wars/ …
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A lot of multi-millionaires do not feel prosperous.
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