Liberals are well known for claiming to be persecuted to avoid having to address conservative arguments on their merits, even in situations in which liberals have the power. For example, in 1998, [[Hillary Clinton]] blamed the troubles of President [[Bill Clinton]] on a "vast right-wing conspiracy." | Liberals are well known for claiming to be persecuted to avoid having to address conservative arguments on their merits, even in situations in which liberals have the power. For example, in 1998, [[Hillary Clinton]] blamed the troubles of President [[Bill Clinton]] on a "vast right-wing conspiracy." |