Republicans saying they are "conservative" oxymoron?

[Crazy Dave]

Conserve what?

Fuel in their large gas burning SUV's?

Our natural resources by wanting to drill in ANWR?

Tax payer money that gets spent like drunken sailors? (No offense)

What do they conserve except their own cash which they get more of now with the Bush tax cuts?

[texpatriot2004]

1. Very true. n.t

[Acryliccalico]

2. This is true!

:kick:

[stop the bleeding]

3. Look at what Merriam Webster's has. LOL this is too much

Main Entry: 1con·ser·va·tive

Pronunciation: k&n-'s&r-v&-tiv

Function: adjective

1 : PRESERVATIVE
2 a : of or relating to a philosophy of conservatism b capitalized : of or constituting a political party professing the principles of conservatism : as (1) : of or constituting a party of the United Kingdom advocating support of established institutions (2) : PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE
3 a : tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions : TRADITIONAL b : marked by moderation or caution <a conservative estimate> c : marked by or relating to traditional norms of taste, elegance, style, or manners <a conservative suit>
4 : of or relating to Conservative Judaism
- con·ser·va·tive·ly adverb
- con·ser·va·tive·ness noun


second entry:

Main Entry: 2conservative
Function: noun
1 a : an adherent or advocate of political conservatism b capitalized : a member or supporter of a conservative political party
2 a : one who adheres to traditional methods or views b : a cautious or discreet person


even better when you look up 1 : PRESERVATIVE

Main Entry: 1pre·ser·va·tive
Pronunciation: pri-'z&r-v&-tiv
Function: adjective
: having the power of preserving


and for a finally:

Main Entry: 2preservative
Function: noun
: something that preserves or has the power of preserving; specifically : an additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/conservative

[mazzarro]

4. Big Time Conservative Oxymoron In All But...

Maintaining old, prejudicial attitudes and manners.

[gordianot]

5. They are "neoliberals" not conservative!

This term seems to be very popular in South America. See how well the Wikipedia definition fits what we have been calling neo-cons.

see link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo-liberal

Typically, Neoliberalism refers to a political-economic philosophy that de-emphasizes or rejects government intervention in the domestic economy. It focuses on free-market methods, fewer restrictions on business operations, and property rights. In foreign policy, neoliberalism favors the opening of foreign markets by political means, using economic pressure, diplomacy, and/or military intervention. Opening of markets refers to free trade and an international division of labor. Neoliberalism generally favors multilateral political pressure, through managed-trade cartels such as the WTO and World Bank. It promotes reducing the role of national governments to a minimum. Neoliberalism favours the trickle-down theory over social programs, and measures success in overall economic gain. To improve corporate efficiency, it strives to reject or mitigate labour policies such as minimum wage, and collective bargaining rights.

It opposes social democracy and socialism, protectionism, and environmentalism in foreign markets. Domestically, it doesn't oppose protectionism in principle, but rather uses it as a bargaining chip to induce foreign countries to open up. Neoliberalism is often at odds with fair trade and other movements that argue that labor rights and social justice should have a greater priority in international relations and economics.

[zbdent]

6. They "conserve" wealthy people's $$$

that's how they are "conservative" . . .