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There is certainly nothing wrong unattainable goals. The difference, at least in from my political vantage point, is the approach.
Very few conservatives are fundamentally against helping people, we just don't want to do it in a way that creates irresponsibility or establishes an expectation of entitlement. It goes both ways, as too much government interference takes the responsibility off of Americans to care for other people.
Many will dispute this, but I think many conservatives place an emphasis on self-direction and personal responsibility, which enables happiness, at least in my experience. Knowledge or belief that you're in control of your own existence encourages both effort and continual hope.
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