how would you describe the beliefs of a conservative democrat and a liberal republician and how do they differ

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if conservative republicians are at one end of the spectrum and liberal democrats at the other where do these other come into line and what are the differences how about moderates both rep and dems is there a web site to got for this type of info.

Answer 1

You're making invalid assumptions. The middle ground for both major parties are moderates, with very few going far afield.

One end of one spectrum is conservative republican. The other ends of that spectrum are moderate republican and federalist.

One of the a different spectrum is liberal democrat. The other ends of that spectrum are moderate democrat and libertarian.

Basically, there are two scales of values. One is big government versus small government (Republican -- Libertarian). The other spectrum is group rights ("traditional" values) versus individual/personal rights (Federalist -- Democrats).

Republicans (nowadays) want group rights (conformity with "traditional" values) and a large government to ensure domestic tranquility (by enforcing those conservative majority beliefs). Moderate republicans (originally called fiscal conservatives) want a small government, just large enough to provide for the common defense. The republican party does not really have a liberal wing, and usually treat the goal of individual liberties (being liberal) as a dirty word.



Democrats want individual rights and a large government to promote the general welfare. Moderate democrats don't want a lot of wasteful spending., and want to achieve their goals without causing too many problems. Democrats do have a Conservative wing, which focuses on better ethical leadership and greater protection for both groups and individuals. The main difference is that conservative democrats still don't believe in enforcing their views on the minority, even if their own personal choices would be the same as what conservative republicans would make.

Libertarians want a small government (no wasteful spending, and very little welfare/entitlements), but lots of protection for individual liberties. They are moderate about most issues, except for being adamant that the majority should not impose its beliefs on the minority.

Answer 2

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how would you describe the beliefs of a conservative democrat and a liberal republician and how do they differ
if conservative republicians are at one end of the spectrum and liberal democrats at the other where do these other come into line and what are the differences how about moderates both rep and dems is there a web site to got for this type of info.

Answer 3

A conservative Democrat, these days, usually retains their party affiliation out of loyalty alone, e.g. Zell Miller. A liberal Republican is usually a hippy or party animal who has lots of money and wants to keep it, e.g. the Governator (I invented that term).

Answer 4

A conservitive Democrat is like a blue tory. A Liberal Republican is a red tory.

Answer 5

Well they say the Rich vote for the Rebulician and the Poor vote more for the Democrats but I don't know why...

Answer 6

HOW TO YELL AT A LIBERAL ....
or.... "Arguing without Listening"

Liberal Lie: "We rushed to war on false pretenses."
Educated Response: "You Hate America!"

Liberal Lie: "The Constitution isn't a political tool."
Educated Response: "Read the Bible!"

Liberal Lie: "The Clear Skies Initiative raises pollution."
Educated Response: "America Hater!"

Liberal Lie: "There is no link between Iraq and al-Qaeda."
Educated Response: "Traitor!"

Liberal Lie: "The tax cuts clearly benefit the wealthy."
Educated Response: "Stop hating America!"

Liberal Lie: "They turned a surplus into a deficit."
Educated Response: "It's Clinton's fault!"

Liberal Lie: "The 2000 Election was a sham."
Educated Response: "You hate, Hate, HATE America!"

Liberal Lie: "I don't hate America."
Educated Response: "Flip-Flopper!"

Remember, it's not about being right.... it's about winning!

Answer 7

They are about the same.

Answer 8

HUH?

Answer 9

i couldnt describe them......im republican