tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718772691289114123.post4655124351416434500..comments2024-03-17T17:03:57.875-07:00Comments on Idiot Tracker: Why is conservatism unable to come to grips with climate change? Part two.TheTrackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011829472333355911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718772691289114123.post-48026633284220882982010-04-27T17:00:43.015-07:002010-04-27T17:00:43.015-07:00I enjoyed this article, thanks. I think it is impo...I enjoyed this article, thanks. I think it is important to remember that the conservative "side" of politics is just as fractured on the issue as the left. While the "deniers" may be loud, they do not speak for all social and religious conservatives. It's important not to conflate climate change denial with a conservative world view. There are many who accept the science and are willing to see positive steps to mitigate the impact of climate change. <br /><br />Indeed, this is a core conservative "value" in the Burkian tradition - protecting and cherishing the institutions of our society while acknowledging that change happens through and iterative and organic process. <br /><br />Preventing climate change is aligned with core conservative values. It's the radical ideologues who trash this tradition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com