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A conservative sees a man drowning 50 feet from shore, throws him a 25 foot long rope, and tells him to swim to it. A liberal throws him a rope 50 feet long, then drops his end and goes off to perform another good deed.

A conservative sees a man drowning 50 feet from shore, throw

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This quote humorously highlights the contrasting approaches of conservatives and liberals when it comes to helping others. It portrays conservatives as practical and resourceful, providing immediate assistance by giving a rope that can easily be reached and encouraging self-reliance. On the other hand, liberals are depicted as idealistic but less effective, offering a longer rope but lacking the follow-through to ensure the person's safety. The quote broadly reflects stereotypes about conservative and liberal ideologies in their approaches to problem-solving and social welfare.

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