what is the difference between liberal democrats and conservative republican??

Answer 1

I think "Moral Politics" by George Lakoff sheds a lot of light on this.

Lakoff argues that the differences in opinions between progressives and conservatives follow from the fact that they subscribe with different strength to two different metaphors about the relationship of the state to its citizens. Both, he claims, see governance through metaphors of the family.

Conservatives would subscribe more strongly and more often to a model which he calls the "strict father model" and has a family structured around a strong, dominant "father" (government), and assumes that the "children" (citizens) need to be disciplined to be made into responsible "adults" (financially and morally responsible beings). However, the "children" are "adults", and so the "father" should not interfere with their lives: the government should stay out of the business of those in society who have proved their responsibility.

In contrast, Lakoff argues that progressives place more support in a model of the family, which he calls the "nurturant parent model," based on "nurturant values", where both "mothers" and "fathers" work to keep the essentially good "children" away from "corrupting influences" (pollution, social injustice, poverty, etc.).

A "strict father" family revolves around the parents teaching their children how to be self-reliant and self-disciplined through "tough love". This is correlated with the following views:

***Morality: Evil is all around us, constantly tempting us. Thus, the basis of morality is strong moral character, which requires self-reliance and self-discipline. The primary vices are those that dissolve self-discipline, such as laziness, gluttony, and indulgent sexuality.
***Child development: Children develop self-discipline, self-reliance, and other virtues primarily through rewards and punishment, a system of "tough love". Since parents know the difference between right and wrong and children still do not, obedience to the parents is very important. Moral development basically lasts only as long as childhood; it's important to get it right the first time, because there is no "second chance".
***Justice: The world may be a difficult place to live, but it is basically just; people usually get what they deserve. The difficulties in one's life serve as a test to sort the deserving from the undeserving.

A "nurturant parent" family is one that revolves around every family member caring for and being cared for by every other family member, around open communication between all parties, and around everyone pursuing their own vision of happiness. It is also correlated with the following views:

***Morality: The basis of morality is in understanding, respecting, and helping other people, and in seeking the happiness of one's self and of others. The primary vices are selfishness and anti-social behavior.
***Child development: Children develop morality primarily through interacting with and observing good people, especially good parents. Punishment is necessary in some cases, but also has the potential to backfire, causing children to adopt more violent or more anti-social ways. Though children should, in general, obey their parents, they will develop best if allowed to question their parents' decisions, to hear justifications for their parents' rules, etc.. Moral development is a life-long process, and almost no one is so perfect as not to need improvement.
***Justice: The world is not without justice, but it is far from the ideal of justice. Many people, for example, do not seem properly rewarded for their hard work and dedication. We must work hard to improve everyone's condition.

As to why liberals and conservatives view each other's as incomprehensible on an issue-by-issue basis, Lakoff claims the trouble lies in each side not grasping the other side's worldview, and how different it is from its own. Failure to do so results in both sides thinking the other is hopelessly irrational and immoral; an obviously unfortunate state of affairs.

Answer 2

A Democrat has to research questions, and have a tendency to have many questions to ask, and even more answer to understand. A Liberal seeks truth, and does not settle for dogma rhetoric. A liberally minded person will piece things together like a puzzle, and make sure the are true and verifiable. Because liberals tend to have of an opinion of their own, are often viewed , or labeled as a liberal. To every issue, there are many answers, one has to ask, is what I have been told, or heard, is that the truth, or is there more to the story. A liberal will be honest within themselves about the environment, and not just allow what is happening to the planet as just a liberal view. If something is not done, it is all of our children and grandchildren that will ultimately pay, and that is too big a price for byas appathy.

A Republican tends to be led, and does not think much for themselves. They are content not to understand much about anything but what they are told. They choose to be bias, and not consider other answers, even if the other answer is correct and verifiable. Republicans are rank and file, and follow unquestionably, without much care of their own. To them you say Gobal warming, and get a barage of how that is just liberal bunk.

We are within 10 years of the point of no return on our environment, there is no time left for bickering about it anymore. An enviroment of answers to the issues that face us all. The massive hurricanes alone are showing us, not to mention the ice shelves and glaciers are melting. Truth as I spoke of, the difference.

Answer 3

These are just words, and they can be used and applied in the political field quite liberally.
There is a political party in Britain called "Liberal Democrats", but in other countries the members of this party might not be seen as liberal democrats. It is all relative and very much depends on the political structure of each country.
For example, in Ireland the most right-wing conservative party is called "Progressive Democrats", despite the fact that they are neither progressive nor very democratic in their attitude, policies or internal structure.

Answer 4

Both are full of it, but in different ways. Conservatives believe in lining their pocket books by selling out to large corporations and ensuring that the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, and that the middle class shrinks. They don't care about environmental consequences, and don't care about human beings. Liberals don't realize the consequences of moving more toward a socialist society, which can't support itself. They would also see that the environment was such a concern that their would be no industry in America. Neither THINKS. The Conservatives suck up to ultra right wing Christian Groups, who seem hell bent on reintroducing the inquisition, and Liberals seem to want to move us all back to the Summer of Love, when the right way in all of these is somewhere in the middle, but finding that middle path would require thought and logic, which both seem to be incapable, or unwilling to exhibit.

Answer 5

Liberal's believe in emotions and feelings when making decisions. Conservatives believe in logics and facts to make the decisions. That's just the two in the most simple form.

Answer 6

Liberals believe that the government should act as a parent to its citizens, caring for them by providing many services. Conservatives believe in teaching people self-reliance, and establishing conditions in a society so that people can personally improve their situation and prosper, if they choose to do so.

Answer 7

you said it 1 is liberal and 1 is Conservative

Answer 8

one likes to balance budgets and keep us safe,

and the other likes to start illegal wars, kill brown people, take money from Jack Abramoff, hand out no-bid contracts to friends, watch hurricane victims die on TV, shoot old lawyers in the face, tap your phone, read your mail, out CIA agents, and spend money like a drunken sailor.

can you guess which is which?

Answer 9

liberal democrats use lousy judgement.

Answer 10

2,000,000,000,000 thats around $6,500.00 per person and i for one do not want to pay it back because i do not support war and murder.