[MD] Neoconservatism

[Platt Holden]

Gene:

[Platt previously]
> > Steve's analysis is based on the premise that "we" agree on certain
> > undeniable truths, and that "we" can recognize quality intellectual
> > patterns when we see them. Except in the realm of science and
> > technology, these premises are arguable. My neighbor's intellectual
> > patterns are, for the most part, low quality to me. After all he voted
> > for crazy Al Gore and the guy whose name I've forgotten who married
> > the Heinz fortune.
 
[Gene] 
> I don't mean this in an insulting way, but I would say that that is not
> because you're neighbour has low quality intellectual patterns, but
> you're failure to properly perceive the quality. I would say you we're
> stuck in the old rigid value gumption trap my friend.

Just to make sure I understand, are you saying all who voted for Bush 
instead of Gore or Kerry 1) failed to properly perceive that the 
Democrat candidates offered higher quality intellectual patterns and 2) 
are stuck in the old rigid value gumption trap? In other words, do  
those on the left generally have superior intellectual and moral 
values? 

Platt