How to explain it.

A conservative will put iodine on the cut on their finger because the brief pain is worth it to prevent the infection that would surely follow.

The liberal will not put iodine on the cut for fear of causing immediate pain and is incapable of seeing past the moment. And when infection sets in and causes more pain, the liberal will not realize that it was their inaction that caused it in the first place and will blame others.

I know this is illogical but it illustrates one of life's truths. No one wishes it were not so more than I.