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“Conservatives value economic liberty and moral security, while the liberal values economic security and moral liberty.”

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Jonah Goldberg

Jonah Goldberg is an American author and political commentator recognized for his conservative views. Born on March 21, 1969, Goldberg has authored several books on politics and culture, including 'Liberal Fascism' and 'The Tyranny of Clichés'. He has contributed to various publications and has been a frequent guest on television and radio programs. more

“The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied. They want villains to hate and heroes to cheer - and they don't want explanations that do not give them that.”

People Want Giving Reason Hate Issues Hero Complexes Explanation Cheer Villain Factual Unsatisfied

Book:Dismantling America and Other Controversial Essays (Large Print 16pt)

Source: Dismantling America and Other Controversial Essays (Large Print 16pt)

“All conservatives are bilingual we have to be. We speak both liberal and conservative. But liberals are monolingual - they don't have to be anything else. They speak liberal, and are completely ignorant of the conservative tongue.”

Speak Conservative Tongue Ignorant

Author:John Podhoretz

“Pragmatism is the disguise progressive and other ideologues do when they want to demonize competing ideologies.”

Want Ideology Progressive Disguise Competing Pragmatism Ideologues

Book:The Tyranny of Clichés: How Liberals Cheat in the War of Ideas

Source: The Tyranny of Clichés: How Liberals Cheat in the War of Ideas

“[The current governing judicial philosophy is:] If you want something passionately enough, it is guaranteed by the Constitution. No need to fiddle around gathering votes from recalcitrant citizens.”