Posted On: March 7, 2008, 2:48 pm CST

Posted By: Dustin

I will admit I am a moderate. I lean to the left on some issues, but more to the right on most issues. I do have a question for you. Again, this is from a moderate, not a "liberal" but what facts did the current administration use when invading Iraq? No WMD's were found. I have seen a clip back from the 1990's when Dick Cheney talked about Iraq and how invading it would be a mistake, take too long, etc, etc. In light of your explanation of all things liberal and conservative, how can you justify that? I am not trying to start an argument here, merely trying to show that blanket cliches do not fit either libs or conservatives. Either side can mistakes and base decisions (while not necessarily on emotion) but incorrect facts. While there is normally a hint of truth to cliches, I think we fall back on them too heavily when faced with opposition from the other side. A little bit of empathy or even civility would help to soften the divisive line. I believe both liberal and conservative are guilty of this, and I do not mean to suggest otherwise. I also don't think the "they do it too" argument suffices for justification either.