I read somewhere years ago that the main measurable difference between cons and libs is that cons consider “loyalty” to be a virtue in itself and libs do not.
[There will be no citations here]
What I have seen lately, at least, is that cons are consumed by “the principle” while libs are consumed by “make it work, damn it.” Cons will bring everything to a halt based on a principle without regard for the real cost. We used to call people like that idealists, but I can’t make that leap in this case. The libs are left trying to craft a functional government without the support or real help of their conservative brethren.
If I were a born conservative I would be furious at these bozos for their fascination with their navels at the expense of everyone else. Right now the right is ruled by narcissistic madmen.
And yes, narcissists do get offended easily, but it is a strategy, not real emotion.
