I can relate to these thoughts. As I get older I lean more and more conservative. One thing to add: you say conservatives are more likely to live in a penthouse. Well, these days, at least in my experience, defenders of socialism are also likely to live in penthouses. The champagne socialists, or as they say in Latin America: esquierda caviar.
Excellent article. In my youth, (24 or so) I thought I knew how to solve the world's problems. Now, in my older age, I realize I have to investigate my own beliefs as well as those with whom I disagree. Ultimately, neither of us knows everything, but by investigating, I have found that I can come closer to the "truth" with my side either winning or losing. I've learned to listen to all points of view.
Prof. Brands has a book by that title on the very same subject, and occupies a treasured place on one of the shelves in my bookcases dedicated to housing his tomes.
I can relate to these thoughts. As I get older I lean more and more conservative. One thing to add: you say conservatives are more likely to live in a penthouse. Well, these days, at least in my experience, defenders of socialism are also likely to live in penthouses. The champagne socialists, or as they say in Latin America: esquierda caviar.
Excellent article. In my youth, (24 or so) I thought I knew how to solve the world's problems. Now, in my older age, I realize I have to investigate my own beliefs as well as those with whom I disagree. Ultimately, neither of us knows everything, but by investigating, I have found that I can come closer to the "truth" with my side either winning or losing. I've learned to listen to all points of view.
Again, thank you for your excellent posts.
TR and FDR both got pushback for going against their raising- FDR was often referred to as "a traitor to his class."
Prof. Brands has a book by that title on the very same subject, and occupies a treasured place on one of the shelves in my bookcases dedicated to housing his tomes.