sorry, I forget where I read this long ago...

[johncomic]

Liberals believe that man is basically good but needs the government to keep him in line. Conservatives believe that man is basically bad but will be fine if the goverment just leaves him alone.

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[johncomic.livejournal.com]

It was Andy Rooney! (And I didn't quote him verbatim, mine is simply a paraphrased gist...)