What difference between the words "liberal" and "conservative".?

Question

Thanks for educating me :)

ho ! I thought it was the same politic party !

So, Liberals are a party, Conservatives are a second party and Republicans are a third party ?

Answer 1

Just remember basics:

1) Liberal = Extreme viewpoint of the Democratic Party - Senator Edward Kennedy from Mass. is an often used example - In general, favors more government involvment in your day to day life for the good of all people in America. Generally tries to appease the Minority (Pro Affirmative Action) and Womens Voters (Pro Choice) and favors higher taxes on the wealthy to pay for social programs that will improve conditions for those in poverty and lowering taxes for the middle and lower classes. Usually, the large metropolitan cities. Also in favor for the Raise for the Minimum Wage and end to Troop commitment in Iraq.

2. Conservative - Extreme Viewpoint of the Republican party - although FOX News (Sean Hanity) and Rush Limbaugh - Talk Radio host - like to proclaim it is the majority viewpoint of America. Famous example are the policies of Ronald Regan. Less Government involvement in day to day life. Lower Taxes for everyone with the theory that this helps Small Business thrive. Always plays the Patriotism and Religion emotional card to Small, Rural America - Southern States. Big on National Defense. Caters to White, American Male. Pro Life - Abortion rights should be abolished. Chritianity should dominate American Culture.

This is only a start but I hope it peaks your interest to learn more.

Answer 2

The way my father used to define the 2 ideologies was:
Would you rather someone was conservative with your tax dollars or liberal with them?

Of course, that was 20 years ago. Now conservatives are fiscally liberal and liberals tend to be fiscally conservative. Go figure...

Both ideologies have strayed so far from their root principles that neither is really what they say they are.
Sorry if I confused you more. Check my links for more.

EDIT
Someone said:
CONSERVATIVE IS A REPUBLICAN
LIBERAL IS A DEMOCRAT
That's not always the case. Classic conservatism is smaller government and fiscal responsibility, which Republicans seem to have forgotten about.

Someone else:
Liberals live in a different world
Yes, it's called the real world. Come join us.

Answer 3

From what you hear these are polar opposits. The liberal is free thinking and willing to experiment with a new idea. The conservative is thought to want to preserve the statue quo and only change what is necessary. Of course the true meaning is much different in politics and both are thrown out as insults.

There are democrats who are truly conservative and conservatives who can be quite liberal on some issues.

Answer 4

The term liberalism was coined in Europe somewhere in the late 17th or early 18th century to represent a political philosophy that emphasized limited government with individual freedom and civil liberties. It promoted representative government and property rights along with freedom of religion In economic matters it favored non-interference from government since the forces of the marketplace would provide the best results for the nation’s people. Thus, at its prime liberalism represented limited government with a separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and economic free enterprise. Sounds like present day conservatism doesn’t it?
The term conservatism was coined to represent beliefs that arose to counter liberalism . Essentially, it supported the existing distribution of power, wealth and attendant social status. These beliefs included emphasizing faith and tradition ahead of freedom of thought and speech, as well as, supporting the total interest of society over those of its individual members. Sounds to a degree like present day liberalism doesn’t it?

Liberalism – from the foregoing we find that this term conveys the following:

1. Government should correct economic deficiencies caused by an unregulated free market economy
2. Government should provide social welfare
3. It is right for government to impose progressive income taxation
4. Government should impose a minimum wage
5. The social security system should remain a system where those working support those who are receiving social security payments
6. Government should support only public education forcibly paid for by taxpayers even though some object to some of the subject matter and the manner in which it is taught.
7. Government should impose stringent safety and health regulations.
8. Government should impose stringent consumer protection and environmental preservation laws.

Simplified definition: An ideal liberal takes the completely opposite position to an ideal conservative, vying for a socialistic form of government working from the top down wherein the freedom of the individual is compromised for the supposed good of the collective group.

Conservatism - from the foregoing we find that this term conveys the following:

1. A free market and the personal acquisition of property by individuals
2. Individual freedoms and property rights are representative of attendant moral, religious, political, and civil rights.
3. In accordance with the Constitution, the federal government is limited to acting in those areas wherein the states themselves do not have that ability, in inter-state matters and in foreign relations.
4. There is great importance placed on separation of powers, judicial review, and states' rights as opposed to federal power.

Simplified Definition: An ideal conservative believes in the importance of the individual person, including the fetus, and the family structure and that it is the responsibility for the individuals within each family to do as much as they can for themselves before asking for assistance. When assistance is needed the progressive route taken is community, city, county, state and federal, in that order, with the federal government the avenue of last resort. A conservative believes in the least government possible.
CONSERVATIVE IS A REPUBLICAN
LIBERAL IS A DEMOCRAT

Answer 5

The word liberal starts with an l and has 7 letters, the word conservative starts with a c and has 12 letters.

Answer 6

An example: After September 11 2001, liberals said " we need to have a focus group and find out who did this and why and invite them over for tea and crumpets.

After September 11 2001, conservatives said "we must unite and defend ourselves, our people and our great country.

Thus - "liberalism is a mental disorder"

Answer 7

Depends on your own belief system. Liberals used to be people who believed in equality and civil rights and instituted programs for the poor and disenfranchized. Nowaday, the meaning has changed. A liberal doesnt know his a ss from his elbow and goes around hugging trees.


Conservatives, on the other hand, believe that violence is fine as long as it is against the other guy. And an Arab/muslim is a mindless murderer/terrorist. Jesus is the new god and all other religions are stupid.

BTW, both definitions are really stupid

Answer 8

The term 'liberal' refers to more left-wing ideas.
'Conservative' is more right-wing.
Sorry if this doesn't help. Google or Yahoo "political parties".

Answer 9

Liberals live in a different world

Answer 10

as far as in Congress,

Both take money from big business and lobby groups, but the liberals lie about it and the conservatives are proud of it