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> Am I so wrong for thinking the conservative side of US politics demonstrates a lack empathy towards the poor, minorities, and women on a regular basis?

Yes

[well, I guess I got the ban since it won't let me post a response anymore]

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Conservative Christian church in my hometown bought an old hotel to house homeless people. And they help them out with counseling, community, etc. The narrative you describe is partisan hyperbole that is not accurate in the least.

Can you provide demonstrative examples for said empathy?

Dave Ramsey. The many Christian ministries that volunteer in prisons or provide assistance to single mothers. As with many groups, the loudest voices are argued to represent the whole, which may not be accurate.

My neighbor and I felled two large pine be trees last year. We chopped it up and have been selling it by the cord. A co-worker of his heats his home by wood stove and cannot afford to buy wood. He comes over and the three of us load up 2 cords at a time into my trailer and help him unload it in his garage. We did this twice last year and once so far this year.

What did that prove? That people have empathy? Or were you exaggerating for effect?

Do you have the ability to pass legislation that effects hundreds, thousands, or millions of other people?

No, but that’s why I vote.

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