Why do Cons expect to "have things both ways"?

Question

On the one hand - "my government is perfectly capable of managing a 'war on terrorism," but....

"Oh, God, they can't manage a health care system!"

THANK YOU, Argle!

And thus, you see the value of trying to post any kind of mature question in this forum...

As Argle said,"...kicking and screaming into the future."

Answer 1

For the cons, a war is simply entertainment on TV--and the can relish the thought that their imagined ememies, including women and children, are being gunned gunned down in the streets by their hired mercenaries, while they can present a fake facade of patrioism by wearing flags and pretending tosupport the real troops theyve sent to die so they, like the ancient Roman mob, can enjoy the bloody show.

Managing health care--that, however, entails work, and competance. And--to do it properly, also involves eliminating the special favors and corruption off of which the neocon leaders make their fortunes. And--since such shystems won't work properly when infected by their corruption, they then conclude that "the government can't manage the health care system"--or whateverthe particular task is. Reality, in short, won't alow them to have a system that both works and is corrupt at the same time.

Answer 2

As Argle pointed out, They have always done one but not the other. Having the government manage wars is nothing new to them. But the government managing health care ? The sky is falling !
Your logic that if they believe that the govt. can manage a war, they should also believe that the govt. can manage health care is completely lost on them. Cons aren't known for logical thinking after all.

Answer 3

What's really freaky is I had thought of this question about an hour ago... but in reverse.

How is it that Liberals think that the government can effectively, intelligently, and frugally run something as massive as a health care system when they don't believe we can prevail over some backwards, ignorant savages?

Are we somehow less capable than 60 years when we simultaneously prevailed over fascist Germany and Italy, while having enough left over to pummel Japan into submission?

Why do Libs have no faith in the goodness and ability of the United States of America? The United States has its faults like all nations do, but we are practically alone in being like Superman: ready to come to the defense of the weak. Who else but the U.S. aids so many countries when they are in dire need?

And why is it that Libs have no cohesive philosophy? To prove my point, let me cite an example using your shining star, JFK. If JFK were President today, you'd try to crucify him. After all, he waged an "aggressive war" against a country that did not attack us (Cuba), and lowered taxes. If JFK went on national television today and said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country", he'd be ridiculed by every Liberal in the U.S. Admit it. You guys have totally lost your way. Even the terrorists are hoping you'll win.

Answer 4

They are scared that the money that it takes for a health care system might slice into thier pork barrel projects. Some times I wonder why the people in charge find it so much easier to wage war than care for thier fellow human beings in thier own country. Follow the money....it leads to reality in this country......

Answer 5

So true, the government can manage the war on terror, tell me who to have sex with and marry but not health care. They'll go to desperate lengths to preserve their imaginary version of life.

Answer 6

The single payor health care system would be a disaster for Americans but, if that's what the people want, that's what the people deserve.

Answer 7

The argument that Government is incompetent at running social programs was initiated by Regan. He used it as part of his propaganda campaign to undermine the peoples confidence in their Government. Funny, he said Big Government (of which he was a part) was the enemy, yet he perpetuated it's growth.

Answer 8

Another one: "You cannot have abortions because you are killing human beings"; and "I'm for the Death Penalty."

Another one: "I believe in little to no government interference;" and "Government should make a Constitutional Amendment banning gay marriages."

'Pubs like it both ways; ask Senator Craig...

Answer 9

Nice, try comparing apples to oranges next time.

It must be nice to be a liberal and have the abject ability to compare completely different ideas and expect them to have exactly the same outcomes.

It really is hard to take you guys seriously anymore.

Answer 10

Don't make us look foolish.
Republicans, we know the difference.

You see yourselves as protecting our country, but don't want the socialism.

The liberal/socialist elements in my party (Democratic) want the poor and minorities to have extra help to make ends meet, but want peace and feel you've gone too far.

Political bigotry blinds people. It's silly.