Traditionally Republicans believed in small government that did not invade the privacy of individuals. They believed in lower taxes, a strong national defense... but NOT involving ourselves in foreign conflicts.
Traditionally Democrats believed in unionization, a certain degree of socialization that might benefit elderly people and children, and the right of citizens not to be spied on by government.
Liberals are a category that can be both democratic or republican. Conservatives, likewise, may be in either party... this called a spectrum of political belief.
There are, currently very few real conservatives... the people that you may identify as Bush supporters are not exactly true Republicans, in that they have no problem with government intruding in our private lives. This is because of the influence of the Christian right and corporations in our current system.
There are also very few self described liberals... because the word has been made dirty by relentless propaganda.
2007-08-09 05:51:32
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answered by Anonymous
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Some "Liberal" beliefs:
Universal Suffrage (right to vote for women and minorities).
Equal pay for equal work.
Racial discrimination against the law.
Some Conservative beliefs:
Less government intervention in personal lives.
Private industry is more efficient than govt.
Note: These are not based on party. Many republicans and democrats cross over the liberal/conservative boundaries.
2007-08-09 12:58:14
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answered by DaveTheRave 2
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I believe in Robin Hood. Helping the poor and middle class through the government.
LOWER taxes for the very poor, and
HIGHER taxes for the very rich
I believe in a strong military
I believe in the people's rights to bear arms, but I think we need reform because it is too easy for people who shouldn't have guns to get them (mentally unstable, felons, etc).
I am pro-choice. Much of the opposition to abortion are from religious groups who really have no right to impose beliefs on others.
I believe in a good quality of basic/standard services for everyone. A GOOD Education system, healthcare, government support for disabilities, single mothers, etc. The reason being that if you are struggling to pay for these things, then you won't be able to succeed in life, and neither will your children.
I believe in checks and balances that have oh so slowly been erroded away at the highest level.
Call me liberal, democrat, republican, I don't care. These are MY beliefs.
2007-08-09 13:15:34
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answered by St. Bastard 4
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I am not going to answer for the liberals but I will answer as a registered Republican.
I believe in stronger state governments and less federal government.
I believe in keeping more of the money that I earn, instead of giving it to the government.
I believe in tithing and supporting charity.
I believe in the right to keep and bear arms.
I believe it is my right as an American to educate my children in religion and morals including and not limited to sex education.
I am pro-life.
I am pro traditional marriage.
I believe in small business and personal property rights.
I believe in the capital punishment and stiffer jail time.
I believe in a strong military.
I believe that children should salute the flag in school. If you don't want to salute it than stand down but don't take away the rights of the majority.
I believe in freedom of the press. However I worry about the things that kids here on TV and in Music. Where as I believe it is the parents responsibility to be the censor not the governments.
I believe that we must support our troops at all costs and bringing them home immaturely would be a detriment to a war that has already costs us so much.
I believe that we should never remove God from the country upon which it was founded.
I believe you have the right to disagree.
2007-08-09 12:53:53
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answered by fire_side_2003 5
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**Republicans believe in smaller government, low taxes, oppose abortion on religious or moral grounds, oppose the legal recognition of same sex marriage, and favor faith-based initiatives. They support welfare benefit reductions and oppose racial quotas, and are generally dubious of the desirability of affirmative action for women and minorities.
**Democrats supports Equal Opportunity for all Americans regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, creed, or national origin, favor civil unions for same-sex couples, believe that all women should have access to birth control, and supports public funding of contraception for poor women, pro-choice, opposes attempts to reverse the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which declared abortion to be a Constitutionally-protected right, support for all stem cell research with federal funding.
**Liberals emphasizes individual rights and equality of opportunity, freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy, free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected, support universal education, and many also support welfare, including benefits for the unemployed, housing for the homeless, and medical care for the sick, all supported by progressive taxation
There you go. I hope that was helpful :)
2007-08-09 12:58:17
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answered by Liberal City 6
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Repubicans believe in working hard for what you get and having less governement interference in your life.
Democrats and Liberal beliefs are to take what the hard working Republican got and give it to others and then form a government entity to oversee it all and give you aide even if you don't need it!
2007-08-09 12:49:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Don't listen to what people say. See what they ACTUALLY do when they get into office.
Democrats raise taxes. That's all they do. The last democrat to cut taxes? JFK in 1962.
1962
2007-08-09 12:46:26
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answered by PNAC ~ Penelope 4
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don't know what a 'democrat' belief is.
there is no such political part as the 'democrat' party.
hope this helps...
2007-08-09 12:45:40
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answered by nostradamus02012 7
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