Can you define liberal and conservative?

Question

Most people don't even know what the difference is anymore. 10 points for the best answer. Let's see how much you really know.

Ok, right now Anne has the bonus, but she cheated. Can anyone say it in their own words?

Answer 1

LIBERAL

Liberalism is an ideology, philosophical view, and political tradition which holds that liberty is the primary political value.[1] Liberalism has its roots in the Western Age of Enlightenment, but the term has taken on different meanings in different time periods (there exists a large difference between classical liberalism and modern liberalism).

Broadly speaking, liberalism emphasizes individual rights. It seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power (especially of government and religion), the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy that supports free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected.[2] In modern society, liberals favor a liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law and an equal opportunity to succeed.[3]

A broader use of the term liberalism is in the context of liberal democracy (see also constitutionalism). In this sense of the word, it refers to a democracy in which the powers of government are limited and the rights of citizens are legally defined; this applies to nearly all Western democracies, and therefore is not solely associated with liberal parties.

CONSERVATIVE

Conservatism is a constellation of political ideologies within the United States under the blanket heading of conservative. Included are fiscal conservatives, free market or economic liberals, social conservatives,[1] and religious conservatives,[2][3] as well as supporters of a strong American military, opponents of internationalism,[4] and proponents of states' rights.[5]

Modern American conservatism coalesced in the latter half of the 20th century, responding over time to the political and social change associated with events such as the Great Depression, the confrontation and defeat of Communism in the Cold War, the American Civil Rights Movement, the counterculture of the 1960s, the deregulation of the economy in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the overthrow of the New Deal Coalition in the 1980s, and the terrorist threat of the 21st century. Its prominence has been aided, in part, by the emergence of vocal and influential economists, politicians, writers, and media personalities. While conservatives were once significant minorities in both major parties, the conservative wing of the Democratic party has all but died out and most conservatives today identify themselves as Republicans. In 2000 and 2004, about 80% of self-described conservatives voted Republican.[6][7]

Answer 2

Liberals define compassion by using bigger government (other people's money) to buy votes from those who are in need. Their compassion is how can you help me. Example: Busying in and giving box lunches to groups to support their cause in a town meeting. Conservative define compassion by using tough love. Sometime it is better for the individual to have his hand slapped than be kissed.

Answer 3

A Lib looks a you as part of a group
A con see you as an individual

A Lib thinks it's the governments responsibility the help the poor.
A con thinks charities and individuals should help the poor

Libs are generous with other peoples money
Cons give their own money to charities.

Libs: failure is some one else's fault
Cons:Failure is your own Fault.

ETC

Answer 4

Liberal - welfare, higher taxes.
Conservative - less government, strong defense of the
country and lower taxes which does increase revenues.

Answer 5

conservatives=good and liberals=bad

Answer 6

liberals:bad,evil,deadly,terrorist
conservatives:good guys,defeat terrorism,love freedom,