Quote by Senator Jesse Helms

Conservatism is a hard choice for a society that has become accustomed to big government and big entitlements promoted by liberals.

Conservatism is a hard choice for a society that has become

Summary

This quote highlights the challenge of embracing conservatism in a society where the government's role and entitlement programs have been expanded by liberals over time. It suggests that conservative principles advocating for smaller government intervention and reduced entitlements can potentially be difficult to accept by a population accustomed to relying on such support systems. The quote implies that transitioning towards conservatism might involve overcoming ingrained expectations on the extent of government involvement and challenging societal norms established under liberal ideologies.

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Conservatism

By Senator Jesse Helms

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