My fellow conservatives, what would you do if someone tried to convert you to liberalism?

Question

I would smile and say 'no thank you'.

Because I am a nice person.

Answer 1

I would respectfully decline.
Then I would endure the personal attack and name calling.

Answer 2

Of course you know, there is liberalism and conservatism in both party's. To be at the extreme ends of either is ridiculous.
If you are talking about voting, you should stick to the issues and what is best for the USA and the American people. Blindly following any party is mentally defective.
Austing, you must live in the state of denial because it hasn't reached the rest of the states yet. Wouldn't it be nice if we had all that.

Answer 3

Actually, a conversion to "Liberalism" as defined in a couple of posts below wouldn't be so bad. Unfortunately, what is called Liberalism today is really nothing but Socialism in it's substance. I want no part of Socialism thankyouverymuch!

I'm branded as a Conservative nowadays. That's OK. The only part that bothers me is that what's labeled Conservativism today was called COMMON SENSE when my father was my age (40,btw).

Answer 4

Convert? Liberalism is not a religion, despite what Ann Coulter says.

If someone wants to talk to me about their ideas, I listen for a while, I don't reject them out of hand with a dismissive "no thank you". Listening is the best way to learn, and to relate to other people.

Answer 5

You are by nature, liberal, no matter how much you deny it. Examine your circumstances and the life being planned for you by the thugs and liars who have commandeered the "conservative" tag. Come home to the real world.

Consider this succinct quote: "There are always two parties ; the establishment and the movement". -Ralph Waldo Emerson

You are young, you want a better world, join the movement. Don't buy the propaganda. We sincerely need you.

Answer 6

that is an easy one... my soul is not for sale. Morally it goes against sooo much of what I believe in. I do feel sorry for most of them though. Typically they are in college and have just broke away from the nest and feel the need to "change the world" according to their professors view points. It will take time, but, provided they don't go too far down the path and become miserable crusty people they will eventually start to understand real life and then they will realize they are actually want to be conservative.

Answer 7

Most people don't know what "Liberalism" is. Here is the definition:

"a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties."

Looks to me like you would be doing a lot of people a favor if they were converted to Liberalism.

Answer 8

I'm trying to picture the process. I mean, libs aren't exactly the type to hold a scimitar to your throat and sneer "lâ ilâha illâ allâh!" So, what are we talking? Cute hippy chick who will sleep with you if you go to protests with her? College proffessor offering better grades if you learn what to think instead of how to think? Party aparatichik explaining that his machine can get you elected, if you change certain positions?

Answer 9

If you mean socialism, they do not stand a chance.

I am pretty much a liberal, a free market liberal and I know what liberalism truly is. What is often passed off as liberalism today is truly marxist SOCIALISM, and I am not buying any of that garbage.

Answer 10

Just keep repeating to yourself "Just the facts Mam"

Being impolite is not only rude but it could lose you the chance to convert them.

EDIT: and the WIKI defination of a Liberal is better - Broadly speaking, liberalism emphasizes individual rights. It seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power (especially of government and religion), the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy that supports free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected. In modern society, liberals favor a liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law and an equal opportunity to succeed.

I liked the free exchange of ideas

"You're never beaten until you admit it."
- General George S. Patton, Jr

Answer 11

I would listen to what they have to say, take any salient points to heart and then see where I stand on the political spectrum.