The phrase used by George Bush during his campagin to show his more affectionate side. It's like a redneck shooting cans with a paintball gun rather than a rifle to be more affection. To get a better understanding read the story of the lions:

One day, one lion said to another "compassionate predator...i like it"
Compassionate conservative- Americans are hopeful that in Bush's second term, the compassionate side will kick in.
by Bubba207 September 29, 2005
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Watch where you step out in that pasture, don't wanna get compassionate conservative on your shoes.
by Alex Stockwell May 25, 2007
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A mythical creature rumored to exist in the Washington D.C. area, yet no photographs exist, and physical evidence has ever been produced that would prove its existance.

See also: Bigfoot, Yeti, Loch Ness Monster, UFO
5 year olds believe in the Tooth Fairy, Santa, and the Easter Bunny, but even they know that the mythical Compassionate Conservative is bullshit.
by Brandon Ped. February 27, 2008
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1. Compassionate conservative is an oxymoron; George W. Bush is just a moron.
2. Mike M. from our school
3. National Socialist
4. Fascist
5. Mussolini
"That's just frankly despicable." - Mike M.
by 8R4193N May 29, 2004
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