The "Hot Young Cutie" Theory of Political Discourse

I propose the "Hot Young Cutie" Theory of Political Discourse.

An explanation:

I believe that most public figures, with semi-famous names find themselves invited to lots of decent parties. Those that are inclined to actually go to those parties naturally find themselves to be the center of some attention as all folks no matter how they like to feign disinterest in fame, are fame whores.

Now, intellectual and conservative semi-famous people, especially those that choose to reside in LA, NY, or DC face a special and ever present conundrum. If they want to get laid after the party, they are going to find that their conservative opinions will greatly limit the availibility of 'Hot Young Cuties'.

Free-range 'Hot Young Cuties' available for fun temporary liasons are almost universally liberal (most of the 'Hot Young Cutie' conservatives are more likely to already be in committed relationships, and therefore, even if you chat them up at a party, are likely to spring their significant other on you from some other corner of the party, and ruin any hope of subsequent sweaty fun).

Therefore, Conservatives, and even Libertarian semi-famous folks who attend parties in those three cities at the heart of entertainment, publishing and political power who are on the prowl for 'Hot Young Cuties' are going to find themselves drawn towards a moderation, and even liberalization of their rhetoric and viewpoint. The promise of sweaty fun with a 'Hot Young Cutie' is simply too strong for most people, irrespective of gender or orientation, to resist.

Why am I expounding at length upon this theory?

Have you read this OpEd by Francis Fukuyama?

(I leave it to my audience to connect the dots)

(and other semi-famous semi-conservatives or semi-libertarians who have fallen prey to this syndrome would be Andrew Sullivan, Bill Maher and Ariana Huffington. That Christopher Hitchens has remained steadfast suggests an amazing commitment to the cause of the liberation of Iraq, or his utter hopelessness in attracting a 'Hot Young Cutie' even with his semi-fame)