In a message dated 2/15/2004 8:02:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But more characteristic? Certainly. That sort of arrogant contempt for most Americans is far less common among conservatives. We don't know The One Truth. That's not our job, after all, so a conservative who pretends he does is behaving in a fundamentally aconservative manner. Saying that most Americans are, I forget the charming turn of phrase, but arrogant fools was the sense, I think, isn't something you're going to catch John, Kevin, or me doing. Ever
See here is where I wonder about your perspective. My main experience with conservative political thought is from the talking heads on TV and conservative politicians. They seem pretty damn sure of themselves.They talk about the little guy and the common american folk but they sure don't seem to want to help them very much. Some of the things that the current administration has said and done show in my opinion contempt for the intelligence of the american electorate. Using WMD as the reason for the war because they didn't think americans would be willing to fight just to change the political culture in the middle east is showing contempt or at least a lack of trust in the judgement of americans. Disclaimer: Many liberals also have contempt for the people. Unfortunately this seems to be a trait of politicians in general. But I think you are just not seeing things clearly here. How about this as a general rule. We all accept that there are people of bad faith at all points in the political spectrum. That way we all know that everyone is an ahole and all americans are idiots and we can get on with the debate at hand. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
