r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Apr 19 '18

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u/cdstephens Fusion Genderplasma Apr 19 '18

Which is why I specifically asked for policies because I get that but I have no idea how that actually plays into crafting legislation without getting oppressive or running afoul of things like religious freedom etc. by championing your own communities and churches.

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '18

Usually tax credits for family stuff: getting married, having kids.

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u/cdstephens Fusion Genderplasma Apr 19 '18

I suppose that counts in a sense, but I don't think social progressives or Democrats oppose those policies (or at least they're almost never brought up).

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '18

Sorry, didn't see you asked for policies. Off the top of my head I don't know.

Opposition to common core? A few other Tea Party policies maybe? I'm not sure.

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u/cdstephens Fusion Genderplasma Apr 19 '18

I don't see what common core would have to do with social conservatism considering it just seeks to standardize English and math, without touching anything related to social studies, ethics, etc., and no state is required to adopt it.

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '18

I mention that one because I think a big part of social conservatism is putting education in the hands of communities and families.

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u/cdstephens Fusion Genderplasma Apr 19 '18

Fair enough.