The problem nowadays is that pragmatism and conservatism are a victim of popular propaganda and emotional overreactions.
My theory about this is based on economic and societal differences between countries.
In high developed countries, with functioning or semi-functioning social security systems, people can afford to think more liberally even in socialistic views.
For underdeveloped countries, especially Eastern Europe this way of thinking is form of luxury.
We have lived trough transformation from communistic regimes towards capitalism and payed the high price. Some of us emigrated and created something out of nothing. We are hardworking and ambitious and with this fight comes realistic and conservative view of the world.
