Conservative-to-English dictionary
After reading enough conservative commentary, I start feeling like I need a translator to cut through the spin. So, I thought I would put together a translation tool myself. This project is a work in progress; as I argue with and write about conservatives, I will take notes on their language choices here. Please feel free to leave a contribution in the comments.
Attacks, negative: discussing the issues.
Christianity: the books of Leviticus and Revelations.
Elitist: against whatever conservatives deem to be “general public opinion.” Can be used against Democrats or Republicans.
Fiscal conservatism: reducing spending for healthcare, education, and other pieces of the social contract, and transferring that money to the wealthiest 1 percent.
Liberal: someone who lives to give your hard-earned money to the big bad government.
See also proper definitions:
| 1. | favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs. |
| 2. | (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform. |
| 3. | of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism. |
| 4. | favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties. |
| 5. | favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers. |
| 6. | of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies. |
Obstruction: a filibuster. Note: this only applies when Republicans control the Senate.
Protecting minority rights: a filibuster. Note: this only applies when Democrats control the Senate.
Small businesses, taxes on: taxes on people making over 1 million dollars
Supporting the troops: warmongering and reducing veterans’ benefits.
Tax and spend: invest in infrastructure and the social contract.
Tax cuts: tax reductions for the wealthiest one percent. May be financed by:
1. Reducing spending for healthcare, education and other pieces of the social contract (see fiscal conservatism)
2. Adding to the federal deficit.
Voter fraud: helping poor people and/or minorities to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
Weak on national security: protecting inalienable civil rights.
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Conservatives, National, The Big Picture | 
Jeff Rosenberg | July 18, 2008
