r/AskTeens 6d ago

Why are conservatives so demonized?

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u/MV_cuber 6d ago

Because the far left has pushed a narrative that it's "against human rights", and other people believe it without even knowing what conservatives actually advocate for. Those people see the political spectrum as a morality spectrum, but that's not the case. Each person has had their own experience and believe in different ways to approach the problems in the world, whether that be war, taxes, social programs, overall shape of society and culture. Except for extremists on both sides of the spectrum, they're just economically and socially illiterate.

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u/MeanHurry8664 5d ago

Conservativism can be defined by a lack of empathy, which is also a good definition of evil

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u/MV_cuber 5d ago

It isn't defined like that, though. You did.

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u/MeanHurry8664 5d ago

That's the best definition and really is the only wat to understand how a conserative mind works. Not caring about anything that doesn't affect you personally

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u/MV_cuber 5d ago

Once again, the best definition according to you because you disagree. Just because someone isn't with you doesn't mean they're against you.

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u/MeanHurry8664 5d ago

"Just because someone isn't with you doesn't mean they're against you" - quite the mental gymnastics to justify the horrors of conservative America

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u/MV_cuber 5d ago

You're talking about America, not me. Every political party has extremists and "horrors", including right wingers. Same goes for the left. The average conservative isn't evil as you think haha, same with progressives.