4 Groups of People Conservative "Compassion" Is Hurting

Of all the various image problems that modern conservatism has, it’s arguable that the one that hurts them the most with the general public is the perception that conservatives, to be blunt, are straight up mean. It’s a well-earned reputation, as we’re reminded when Sarah Palin sneers, “How's that hopey, changey stuff working out?” or groups of angry right wingers picket groups of children fleeing gang violence in Central America. This image problem caused George W. Bush to run on a platform of “compassionate conservatism”, which was quickly forgotten when the war hammers came out.

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