Conservatives without Conscience

I am almost finished with this and I must say that Dean makes some very good points on what makes today's conservatives tick. They truly are scary people. Bush and Cheney have all the hallmarks of authoritarian personalities. The whole "unitary executive" thing is right out of their playbook. These people are completely amoral. Their followers are no better; they have a mindset that totally eliminates the possibility of thinking in a way that is contrary to their "leaders". I understand now why we as liberals, progressives or even conservatives WITH consciences have to get rid of their influence. I think we have made a good start in this election but we have a long way to go to eliminate their influence altogether. The problem is there are too many followers who are unable to think for themselves and never question the orders handed down. I think they are incapable of changing which is very sad.

It is scarey and I feel somewhat better since we got back the house and senate. But we have to watch them for the next two years and not slip in 08

But their influence is out of proportion to their numbers.

...a quarter of the population at any time.

But they are truly terrifying nonetheless.

NGU.

Starting this book tonight. I'm always looking for a psychological explanation of why the left and right are so diametrically opposed. Was hoping to get some explanation from the book.

...and I'll be starting it this week.

Cheers