Liberals are, in general, much more OK with mass manipulation and relativism than are conservatives, not neo-cons, people that are truly conservative. The intellectual conservative will understand how manipulation works but it goes against their grain to implement such strategies on the grand scale.
This makes much more sense
The disconnect between neo-cons and real conservatives is what's key here. I suppose I am just accustomed to talking to people who are unaware of the difference, and assumed the same with you.
I'm not sure I agree though...Is it mass manipulation if you have a truthful and honest agenda? I think so, and I've seen some email blasts come out of RP's campaign that were marketed very well, maybe even manipulative. They know they have to play the game to have a shot, and are doing fairly well at it. You don't have to lie to manipulate, although it is much easier if you do.
It is just too broad of a generalization for me to accept. I would be open to changing my opinion as I dig a bit deeper though.