Would a liberal or conservative controlled government be better for America during our war on terror?

Question

The very definition of "liberalism" seems to lend itself to failures and vulnerability. Liberalism creates changes and those changes are never going to be correct on the first try. Therefore weak spots will present themselves in our policy and national security. Conservatism on the other hand tends to change slowly but our enemy is a quickly evolving one. Would we be better off with weak new liberal ideas that are unrefined or slowly changing yet reliable conservative policies?

Answer 1

Slow changing conservative also compounds problems when their approach is a failure and they continue on with the same lame strategy as was the case in Vietnam and appears to many to be the current case given the approval rating of our current White House administration.

In their defense though, there just may not be a winning strategy available given the current world situation. See link below for a comprehensive logical argument I made in regards to these matters the other day. Particular the conclusion.

From your question, i think that you will appreciate the thoughtfulness I put in to this answer even if we fundamentally disagree on most other matters. Being that I tend to lean to the left and you to the right. We both seem to appreciate a good logical argument and exchange of ideas.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ak36XZw7h_R2x00646oT4Qzsy6IX?qid=20060908211539AADNq4J

Answer 2

War on terror? What is that exactly? There is no such thing! You are a victim of a myth!

"And what the hell is terrorism, anyway? It's not a thing; it's not a place; it's not a person. It is a political and military strategy, that's all. Having a 'War On Terrorism' is as ridiculous as having a 'War on Flanking Maneuvers'. You'll end terrorism when there's no longer anything for anybody to get pissed off about."

"As for now, maybe if we looked at why people are pissed at us, we'd begin to understand. Hell, it doesn't matter whether they're right or wrong; it's what they perceive that motivates them. What you have to address is why they perceive things as they do. Only then will you start to get a clue. And spare me the bullshit about them hating us because of our freedom. We haven't been truly free in a long time. And now we're letting all this demagoguery convince us to give up what little liberty we have left. Big Brother Lives!

Col Hackworth, the most decorated soldier in Vietnam!

Answer 3

Liberal or Conservative, it does not matter in a fight. What matters is the willingness to see a fight through, to be unsympathetic with the enemy, and to finish the enemy. Sympathy might be something akin to guilt one might feel while beating down their enemy. When in the middle of a fight, it is not the time to connect with the enemy.

The problem really lies in the perception of Liberalism, Conservativism, and the meaning of what a fight is. There is alot of confusion regarding this. Just because I may be liberal in politics doesn't mean I am a wimp in a fight. Just because I may be conservative doesn't mean I want to use a bat to beat down my opponent. A finished fight is essentially a competitive event with a clear winner and a clear loser.

It seems there is a perception that conservatives are better fighters than liberals. This is a mistaken assumption. The true nature of the problem is that current conservatives and liberals just don't know how to finish a fight, to carry out an action to its final state, and to kill the enemy. The people of the United States just do not have the stomach to allow the full unfiltered use of the well trained resources of the US Military and intelligence agencies to finish the fight. We don't seem to have the stomach to accept the losses. This has nothing to do with liberalism or conservativism. This has to do with how to fight, which is something that we civilians are not equipped to do well, which is probably a good thing.

The War On Terror (WOT) is a classical fight, and we should let those who know how to fight and combat do their jobs. The simple fact is, civilian Americans don't know how to fight anymore. Liberals and Conservatives should try to work TOGETHER to come up with ways to destroy the enemy. Instead, both sides bicker, both sides blame the other of being to weak or too tough, etc. The bottom line is both are guilty of leaving the job undone, and leaving our enemy living and breathing such that he can regroup.

It is not surprising that we as a people are unskilled fighters. In American society we are prosperous and think "Win-Win", and try to avoid fighting. We teach our children to be patient, to listen. This is good, sophisticated teaching. But to win the WOT, we have to be more committed. We have to stick to our guns. This has nothing to do with being conservative or liberal but more to do with RESOLVE. Please don't say there aren't any RESOLVED Liberals, or CREATIVE Conservatives. That is just too narrow and not true. We need to unleash American RESOLVE to defeat the terrorists.

Answer 4

So seem.. shall we are saying I have worked my way by college, and get carry of a Doctorate degree, or what have you ever and that i develop right into a millionaire.. Congrats to me proper? I earned what I received. Now do you actual imagine that what I have made, and what I have worked so not straightforward for my total existence must be exceeded out to those who opt for no longer to artwork, and to stay off the authorities?? imagine about that. Now on aspect... Republicans and Conservatives trust in making our own judgements. no longer having the authorities administration what we do, or do not do. Ever been to the South? Its maddening at how a lot delight we've for our lives, and households. on the different spectrum the Liberals, and Democrats intend to make opportunities equivalent for each body. The common sense is the position??? I see none! the authorities does no longer have the right to impose something on the yank people that has no longer been stated lower than Constituational regulation. it is the version.... What you're making is your own determination. What you do for a residing is your own determination..the way you make certain to pay on your Dr. Visits is your own company no longer the governments.

Answer 5

You'd better hope no one declares war on stupididty.

Liberalism:

1) a movement in modern Protestantism emphasizing intellectual liberty and the spiritual and ethical content of Christianity

or:

2) a theory in economics emphasizing individual freedom from restraint and usually based on free competition, the self-regulating market, and the gold standard

or

3) a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties

Answer 6

Neither, it would be best if I were appointed dictator.

It would be better controlled by a benevolent dictator who doesn't lose sight of trying to fix the domestic problems in America.

Answer 7

the liberals, mon dieu!!!

...i only pray they don't trample each other looking for an insurgent to surrender to.