2007-06-05 04:26:48 · 12 answers · asked by Think Richly™ 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I like to hope so. Even though the leaders on both sides of the aisle engage in all sorts of demagoguery, I do believe that many individuals, both those who call themselves liberal and conservative DO really care about our freedoms and our liberty and would like to see a return to those principles.
I've been excited about Ron Paul's candidacy, because I think he is saying things that appeal to both sides, while maintaining a basic Constitutional approach, and not really just pandering to get votes. I'm convinced that he is the right man at the right time.
2007-06-05 04:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by skip742 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WW2 did, but I wouldn't care for a repeat of that.
I think that most people on both sides agree that "I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend your right to say it". As long as most people on both sides feel that way, I think we are marching together under the banner of liberty.
Of course, in this forum you get a lot of people who seem to exaggerate the limits on freedom the opposing side favors. For example people on either side call it "censorship" if the publications who seem to support the other side don't report what they think should be reported. It's easy to forget that "censorship" means preventing something from being published by someone else, not refusing to publish it yourself.
Relax; we're more united than this site might make it appear. consider that even Ron Paul did not oppose going after the enemy in Afghanistan. Many enemies made the mistake of thinking the arguments among ourselves make us too divided to stand united for liberty; they are mostly gone or in hiding after they attack.
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2007-06-05 11:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by Yaktivistdotcom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ron Paul is doing some of this already.
Ron Paul Revolution!
Also when the country wakes up to the realities of our government and realize that Clinton, Obama, Giuliani, Romney, Thompson are all for the same goal (CFR) and North American Union then maybe people will stop labeling each other and realize whats going on.
2007-06-05 16:23:15 · answer #3 · answered by Beauty&Brains 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that will ever unite these 2 parties is a major terrorist attack on a major US city. The casualties would have to be close to a million dead Americans.
Conservatives view liberty as the lack of intrusion on a citizens personal life. Freedom of speech, right to bear arms,etc. Low taxes, easy access to education, and a small government accomplish this. People have personal responsibilities. Bush is not a conservative, although his ranch is more environmentally friendly/energy efficient than Gore's.
Liberals view liberty as freedom from personal responsibility. If you don't save for retirement it's ok you have social security. If you are poor and have 8 kids out of wedlock making minimum wage or unemployed...it's ok..we have welfare and food stamps. IF you are a junkie or alcoholic....it's ok we have Medicaid/ medicare. The government is there to completely take care of its citizens ....it substitutes your parents.........no personal responsibilty...just government responsibility for its citizens........at a much higher tax rate......
2007-06-05 13:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by revo2814 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
And it's not even really that the two ideologies are that far apart anymore. Mainstream conservatism has moved towards the left, and mainstream liberalism has moved to the right.
What it IS about is money. The two party system makes a lot of money for people affiliated with both parties. The money gets contributed, spent and filtered through the system. A lot of people profit from the two-party system.
Likewise, there is a lot of money to be made in keeping things as they are. Pick any political issue: Healthcare reform, the war in Iraq, it doesn't matter. There's plenty of money being thrown at people who are supporting either side.
It's really ALL about the money. It has been forever. It's not really about democracy. It's not really about what's right. It's all about the money.
2007-06-05 11:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nothing. There are too many people in this nation to agree and I am thankful that we don't. I think the best we could hope for is a populace that seeks truth for themselves and acts according to what they believe to be right. The differences in opinions and the passion that a lot of our citizens hold for their beliefs is one of this country's greatest assets. Now the manner in which many of us choose to exhibit our passion is another topic all together...
2007-06-05 12:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Democrat president can unite the country, provided that the President is not Hillary. She is is so hated by conservatives that they would not lay their vitriol aside for any reason, even for the good of the country.
2007-06-05 11:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ron Paul
2007-06-05 11:28:29 · answer #8 · answered by Layne B 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Libertarianism combines the economic policies of conservatives with the (unfunded) social policies of liberals.
Ron Paul in the closest mainstream candidate with libertarian ideas.
2007-06-05 11:35:54 · answer #9 · answered by Doug G 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that will happen. This country is to far separated by opinion. I fear that when WW3 comes, there'll be to factions in the U.S.
I also believe that some of the largest players will be, Russia, the U.S.A. Cuba, Korea, & China.
Be wary of the comming times.
2007-06-05 13:52:18 · answer #10 · answered by Jarod R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋