What is a liberal and what is a conservative???
2007-02-19 17:43:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Conservative...be responsible for yourself
Liberal...let the government be responsible FOR you
2007-02-19 20:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dottygoatbeagle
Has the classic definitions down. However the yahoos currently in the Whitehouse are not conservatives. Because of them there is no more money for the democrats or liberals to take.
2007-02-19 18:00:40 · answer #2 · answered by trichbopper 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The terms Liberal and Conservative mean many things to many people.
Some positions associated with liberalism in the United States
1. individual freedom
2. freedom of speech and the press
3. unalienable human and natural rights
4. separation of church and state
5. equality of opportunity for all regardless of race, age, religion, income, sex and sexual orientation.
6. the value to society of working people
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_liberalism
In the United States and western Europe, conservatism is generally associated with the following views, as noted by Russell Kirk in his book, The Conservative Mind:
1. "Belief in a transcendent order, or body of natural law, which rules society as well as conscience."
2. "Affection for the proliferating variety and mystery of human existence, as opposed to the narrowing uniformity, egalitarianism, and utilitarian aims of most radical systems;"
3. "Persuasion that freedom and property are closely linked: separate property from private possession, and the Leviathan becomes master of all."
4. "Faith in prescription and distrust of 'sophisters, calculators, and economists' who would reconstruct society upon abstract designs."
5. "Recognition that change may not be salutary reform: hasty innovation may be a devouring conflagration, rather than a torch of progress."
There is currently debate over whether the policies of the George W. Bush Administration accurately reflect American conservative values: Peggy Noonan, writing for the Wall Street Journal, recently said, "For this we fought the Reagan revolution? A year into his second term, President Bush is redefining what it means to be a Republican and a conservative.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_conservatism
2007-02-19 18:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jake B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In America a "liberal" is usually socially progressive (support more personal freedom) and economically protectionist/socialistic (support more economic regulation and government run aid programs). An American conservative is usually socially conservative - for lack of a better word "old fashioned" (support legislating morality), and economically liberal (supports less economic regulation).
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LIBERALS usually embrace freedom of choice in personal matters, but tend to support significant government control of the economy. They generally support a government-funded "safety net" to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation
of business. Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations,
defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action to promote equality, and tolerate diverse lifestyles.
CONSERVATIVES tend to favor economic freedom, but frequently support laws to restrict personal behavior that violates "traditional values." They oppose excessive government control of business, while endorsing government action to defend morality and the traditional family structure. Conservatives usually support a strong military, oppose bureaucracy and high taxes, favor a free-market economy, and endorse strong law enforcement.
2007-02-19 18:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by brooks b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Liberals believe in liberty...
Conservatives believe in conserving their way of life...
Liberals believe in freedom of choice...
Conservatives believe in following...
Liberals have a mind unto them self...
Conservatives would rather be told what to do...
Liberals learn from the school of hard knocks...
Conservatives learn from traditions....
A liberal says, so and so is conservative as if in the same voice they say so and so is tall, likes the color blue...
A conservative says, so and so is a liberal as if in the same voice as so and so is a drug addict, a bad person, a libtard...
The irony is that most Conservatives claim the blood of Christ... Ha, where is the love?
"Give me Liberty or give me death."
2007-02-19 18:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by jerome2all 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Conservatives: Hitler
Liberals: Stalin
2007-02-19 17:48:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Sorry Michael, I couldn't help myself..again! This answer is simple, but perfect!!!
A Liberal is someone who believes it is the purpose of government to protect and serve. A Conservative believes it is the purpose of government to subject and be served.
2007-02-19 19:31:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Liberals are generally more socially and environmentally conscious. The Cons are for big business corporations and smaller government.
2007-02-19 17:48:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
A Liberal is someone who believes it is the purpose of government to protect and serve. A Conservative believes it is the purpose of government to subject and be served.
2007-02-19 17:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Liberal- Some one who hates fur, drinks Aquafina and eat cat food (meoh~)
Conservative- Wears Prada, Dances all Night in Club 9 (heeeey!), Loves Twirling around Poles and Has Tequila shots (hey hey heeeey!)
2007-02-19 17:48:25 · answer #10 · answered by ibid 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋