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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

Summary

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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