How can you tell if someone is conservative?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find the use of "Mrs" a pretty reliable tell, among people 50s or younger.

Also a tendency to bring up school vouchers, how old Biden is, or worries about trans kids. The people who come door knock around election time definitely use those as dog whistles.

This is interesting. Not conservative but often mistaken as such, and I use Mrs even in my work bio but it's largely bc we lived overseas and the paperwork is easier if you change your name -- Mrs. is simply accurate, in my case. Also I'll admit, my DH is a hunk and I love to show off that we're a pair.

[Anonymous]

Conservative or alt-right/tea party?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ok I'm the OP. I don't think I'm a troll. The reason I ask is this. A mom I have been pretty close with for 5 years described another mom as "super progressive just like us." I am conservative and I have never said or done anything to imply that I am progressive, in fact I make a point to stay neutral and change the subject because I don't discuss these things outside my family. So I was curious if there were ways people broadcast their affiliation. I will admit that I am lax with my kids about Covid but the other markers you have stated do not apply to me. Thanks and sorry if I offended anyone.

She thinks you agree with her because you’ve never expressed any dissent when she’s shared her views. She doesn’t really know you that well because you keep your views under wraps. If you’re happy in the friendship, who cares? Just enjoy being friends and keep on keeping on.

Thanks, I think this is the best approach. I just feel a little deceptive now. But we have a lot of fun together and I don't need to agree with someone to appreciate them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find the use of "Mrs" a pretty reliable tell, among people 50s or younger.

Also a tendency to bring up school vouchers, how old Biden is, or worries about trans kids. The people who come door knock around election time definitely use those as dog whistles.

This is interesting. Not conservative but often mistaken as such, and I use Mrs even in my work bio but it's largely bc we lived overseas and the paperwork is easier if you change your name -- Mrs. is simply accurate, in my case. Also I'll admit, my DH is a hunk and I love to show off that we're a pair.

Ms. is also accurate. It is like Mr.

"Overseas" signifies military and conservative. "Abroad" is what non-military people say

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok I'm the OP. I don't think I'm a troll. The reason I ask is this. A mom I have been pretty close with for 5 years described another mom as "super progressive just like us." I am conservative and I have never said or done anything to imply that I am progressive, in fact I make a point to stay neutral and change the subject because I don't discuss these things outside my family. So I was curious if there were ways people broadcast their affiliation. I will admit that I am lax with my kids about Covid but the other markers you have stated do not apply to me. Thanks and sorry if I offended anyone.

She thinks you agree with her because you’ve never expressed any dissent when she’s shared her views. She doesn’t really know you that well because you keep your views under wraps. If you’re happy in the friendship, who cares? Just enjoy being friends and keep on keeping on.

Thanks, I think this is the best approach. I just feel a little deceptive now. But we have a lot of fun together and I don't need to agree with someone to appreciate them.

You sound fine. If you are not obnoxiously bringing it up in every conversation, you are a fine person.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok I'm the OP. I don't think I'm a troll. The reason I ask is this. A mom I have been pretty close with for 5 years described another mom as "super progressive just like us." I am conservative and I have never said or done anything to imply that I am progressive, in fact I make a point to stay neutral and change the subject because I don't discuss these things outside my family. So I was curious if there were ways people broadcast their affiliation. I will admit that I am lax with my kids about Covid but the other markers you have stated do not apply to me. Thanks and sorry if I offended anyone.

She thinks you agree with her because you’ve never expressed any dissent when she’s shared her views. She doesn’t really know you that well because you keep your views under wraps. If you’re happy in the friendship, who cares? Just enjoy being friends and keep on keeping on.

Thanks, I think this is the best approach. I just feel a little deceptive now. But we have a lot of fun together and I don't need to agree with someone to appreciate them.

So you don’t think LGBT people should have equal rights?

[Anonymous]

My guess is you could not define conservative vs progressive. You vote Republican. That’s different than being conservative.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find the use of "Mrs" a pretty reliable tell, among people 50s or younger.

Also a tendency to bring up school vouchers, how old Biden is, or worries about trans kids. The people who come door knock around election time definitely use those as dog whistles.

This is interesting. Not conservative but often mistaken as such, and I use Mrs even in my work bio but it's largely bc we lived overseas and the paperwork is easier if you change your name -- Mrs. is simply accurate, in my case. Also I'll admit, my DH is a hunk and I love to show off that we're a pair.

Ms. is also accurate. It is like Mr.

"Overseas" signifies military and conservative. "Abroad" is what non-military people say

Not military. However, I am a military brat so probably where I picked up that parlance

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Pearls.

Unless you're Kamala?! I love my pearls - and I'm a pretty lefty liberal.

+1. I’m a SOUTHERN liberal who wears pearls. I’m not religious though.

[Anonymous]

If you say the letters "A", "O", and "C" in that exact order, a conservative's right eyelid will begin to twitch uncontrollably. It's a scientific fact.

[Anonymous]

Why? Are you intent on ensuring you keep to “your” people and hate anyone else who might have differing thoughts or views?

Get to know a person…stop stereotyping.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ask what the airport in DC is called lol.

DC doesn't have an airport. It's in Arlington.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you say the letters "A", "O", and "C" in that exact order, a conservative's right eyelid will begin to twitch uncontrollably. It's a scientific fact.

I'm a liberal and I can't stand AOC. She's an embarrassment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok I'm the OP. I don't think I'm a troll. The reason I ask is this. A mom I have been pretty close with for 5 years described another mom as "super progressive just like us." I am conservative and I have never said or done anything to imply that I am progressive, in fact I make a point to stay neutral and change the subject because I don't discuss these things outside my family. So I was curious if there were ways people broadcast their affiliation. I will admit that I am lax with my kids about Covid but the other markers you have stated do not apply to me. Thanks and sorry if I offended anyone.

Oh well that's because the way you tell a liberal is they assume everyone agrees with them! When I've had to tell liberals I am not a liberal they are actually shell shocked. Oops! Got exposed to someone with different views!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m in the why does it matter boat but here are some things I would consider:

1. Is she a SAHM?
2. Does she belong to a church?
3. Does she do some type of charity work? Through church or other org?
4. Lack of attributes identifying her as being left leaning (pink/blue hair, hybrid vehichle, pronouns on LinkedIn, etc)?

I know women how are yes to all 4 and are very liberal. I guess volunteering for homeless shelters your church helps sponsor is a marker of a conservative

Yep, I’m not saying that the above are positive confirmation, they’re just clues.

Those clues would be wrong for 80% of moms I know, especially the Catholic ones.