"X ` Man" wrote in message ...

On 10/18/11 4:03 AM, Eisboch wrote:


"X ` Man" wrote in message
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Since I am fairly well-known "in these here parts" as a liberal and as a
supporter of trade unionism, I doubt the Wall Street protestors will be
breaking down my door.

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That's an interesting comment Harry.

Does that mean that a conservative minded individual of similar personal
economic/financial status, but *not* a strong supporter
of trade unionism may be subject to Wall Street protestors at their door?

I know many "Social Democrats" who are very tight and protective of
their personal wealth, whatever it may be. I also know of
hard core Conservatives who routinely share what extra they may have
without hesitation to help others. I don't think that political
ideology dictates one's sense of responsibility to their fellow man,
despite the current myriad attempts to convince otherwise.

It's a personal, morality based choice .... not a politically derived
directive.

Eisboch


I don't read or see much of "hard core Conservatives" engaging in
discussions or activities aimed at fulfilling "one's sense of
responsibility to their fellow man." I won't disagree that in times gone
by, pre-Reagan, many Republicans were involved in activities to help the
less fortunate. Nowadays, not so much.

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Well, "there you go again" .... :-)
making social responsibility issues a politically derived directive.

There's a myth that exists that being "liberal" means you are more sensitive
and proactive in assuming financial responsibility for
your fellow man. The facts simply don't support that. Those who identify
themselves as Republicans give more out of
their own pocket than those who identify themselves as Democrats. There
are several studies available on the 'net that provide the supporting
data.

There *is* on major difference. Republicans tend to give from their own
pockets. Democrats tend to give from other people's
pockets.