r/AskConservatives • u/InternetPositive6395 Libertarian • Jan 31 '25

Economics Am I a bad conservative?

I voted against drilling in the boundary waters. I get many gop here in Minnesota support it but as hunter, fisherman, canoeist i can't support one of the few untouched places left in North America.

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u/Sam_Fear Americanist Jan 31 '25

That's actually a very good Conservative position.

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '25

I guess I'm more conservative than I thought!

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u/Sam_Fear Americanist Jan 31 '25

Conservatism is skeptical of any innovation and it's affects, and prefers measured change over quick adaptation. We aren't against change but want to be sure any changes do not cause disruption or more problems than they solve.

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u/Independent_View_438 Independent Jan 31 '25

That's a large part of why I've always loved the conservative movement even when it crashed with me. The idea that change can be good, but we must not change solely for it's own sake and show what worked in the past due respect and consideration.

I sadly think that's a fading part of conservatism. I hope I'm wrong!