I'm not going to attribute this quote just yet but will leave it anonymous for now.
"When I think of the soul of Anglo-American conservatism, I think of limited government, incremental change, a concern for social cohesion, and a defense of old-school liberalism — a free press, free speech, free association, free markets, freedom of religion.
I think of a government eager to ensure that capitalism can work without excessive government intervention, but also a dedication to enforcing the integrity of the market — busting monopolies, regulating stock markets, prosecuting corruption. I think of a conservatism that enforces borders, but has no issue with vibrant, moderate immigration."
This is very close to my personal viewpoint.
Any thoughts from others?
I myself basically veer towards the modern Nordic model with regards to government/the economy. Unrestrained capitalism is as dangerous as unrestrained government. To me finding the balance, which the above quote seems to be seeking, is an important one that each society needs to find for itself. What works for Singapore and its unique culture and history won't necessarily work for Sweden. And what works for the US of 1950 won't necessarily work for the US of 2021.
Edmund Burke conservatism is an interesting concept. I am unsure if it can truly survive the challenges of the early 21st century. But as long we try to live up to its ideals, and the ideals of the Enlightenment, then we will be going down the correct path. Right now, honestly, Germany is doing far better at protecting its citizens and the public sphere than the US is doing at protecting its citizens and the public sphere.
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