Mike Rosen: Believer

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“Conservatives believe that some problems have no solution, that they can only be mitigated at best. Liberals believe that most every problem has a government solution.”

Mike Rosen

Rocky Mountain News column, 2000

Problem

“I don't believe that [blacks in New Orleans immediately prior to Hurricane Katrina]couldn't afford a bus ticket out of New Orleans for a minute- they might not be able to drive out in a brand new Lincoln, but they could afford a bus ticket.”

Mike Rosen

March 15, 2006 KOA radio

“Conservatives believe in free markets. Liberals believe in government controls and central planning.”

Mike Rosen

Rocky Mountain News column, 2000

“Conservatives believe in individual freedom and responsibility. Liberals believe in sacrificing individual freedom for socially desirable outcomes. Liberals believe that one of government's primary roles is social engineering.”

Mike Rosen

Rocky Mountain News column, 2000

Freedom

“Conservatives believe that human nature is what makes us imperfectible. Liberals believe that human nature can be changed and perfected.”

Mike Rosen

Rocky Mountain News column, 2000

Nature , Change , Perfection

“Conservatives believe in equality of opportunity. Liberals believe in equality of outcome.”

Mike Rosen

Rocky Mountain News column, 2000

“Conservatives believe in peace through strength. Liberals believe in peace through cooperation and good will.”

Mike Rosen

Rocky Mountain News column, 2000

Peace

“Conservatives believe in limited government. Liberals believe in intrusive government when required to achieve societal needs. (Exception: social-issues conservatives advocate government intrusion on matters of abortion, drugs and pornography.)”

Mike Rosen

Rocky Mountain News column, 2000

“Don’t tell me you are a moderate. Moderate is an adjective. It is a qualifier. You may be a moderate conservative, a moderate democrat, or a moderate drinker but it doesn’t tell me what you believe in. It’s not a philosophy. Unless all you believe in is moderation for the sake of moderation. Grow up! You can’t be a good egg all of your life. Someday you have to either hatch or rot.”

Mike Rosen

REALITY A Plain-Talk Guide to Economics, Politics, Government and Culture

Life

“Conservatives believe in limited government. Liberals believe in intrusive government when required to achieve societal needs.”

Mike Rosen

Exception: social-issues conservatives advocate government intrusion on matters of abortion, drugs and pornography.
Rocky Mountain News column, 2000