John oliver discussed this recently


"Conservatism in particular is underpinned by a cynical view of human nature (people are self-orientated, driven by needs and desires, and have a poor sense of reason to keep these drives in check (see Hobbes, Burke etc)). If you think everyone is corrupt then it not only makes it easier for you to make moral transgressions, you behaving like a moral degenerate actively underpins your worldview and confirms your chosen ideology. Its like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Partaking is the ultimate evil in western society (pedophilia) and so becomes the ultimate confirmation of conservative ideology. "See. We really are, deep down, a horrendous species who will do wicked things if given absolute licence to behave according to our base desires"...and thats why there are so many conservative pedophiles."

"Conservatism in particular is underpinned by a cynical view of human nature (people are self-orientated, driven by needs and desires, and have a poor sense of reason to keep these drives in check (see Hobbes, Burke etc)). If you think everyone is corrupt then it not only makes it easier for you to make moral transgressions, you behaving like a moral degenerate actively underpins your worldview and confirms your chosen ideology. Its like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Partaking is the ultimate evil in western society (pedophilia) becomes the ultimate confirmation of conservative ideology. "See. We really are, deep down, a horrendous species who will do wicked things if given absolute licence to behave according to our base desires"...and thats why there are so many conservatives are pedophiles."


Is he right?