04-29-2008, 08:11 PM
>>Interesting that you'd characterize this as an exclusively conservative idea
I'd say that liberals, in general, are much less concerned with issues of moral virtue. (with the very large exception of environmental issues.....and large institutions) Earning money is an amoral action. But there is a significant conservative element that believes that god helps those who help themselves therefore those who have "helped" themselves the most must be favored by god.
Cosby's message falls in line with some basic conservative beliefs but without a religious emphasis. i don't think this makes him a proper conservative. Cosby is calling for change whereas republican conservatives call for a return to an ideal.
I'd say that liberals, in general, are much less concerned with issues of moral virtue. (with the very large exception of environmental issues.....and large institutions) Earning money is an amoral action. But there is a significant conservative element that believes that god helps those who help themselves therefore those who have "helped" themselves the most must be favored by god.
Cosby's message falls in line with some basic conservative beliefs but without a religious emphasis. i don't think this makes him a proper conservative. Cosby is calling for change whereas republican conservatives call for a return to an ideal.