What are the Pros and Cons of Liberal and Conservative?

Question

Before you read I just want to say that I am not attacking anyone or any group.

In my U.S. Hisotry class, the teacher talks alot about these two parties. He is a Da*n proud Conservative, I am Sixteen and I like politics and for some reason, I see myself as a Conservative.
I undestand that a Liberals wants to put money into poor peoples laps (Welfare right?) While I understand that some people do need it, a lot of them just take advantage of it in a negative way. Shouldn't we check up on the people that are recieving this tax money that WE earn? Shoudn't this tax money be put into training and educating the poor, so they could live on their own.
“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”—Author unknown.

Have liberals never heard of this?


Thanks

Answer 1

Young man, first let me say this; the answer to this question is based upon personal opinions. Therefore that's what you're going to get. Follow what you believe and now what people tell you.

Secondly, be prepared to get some BS from SOME of the Liberals on here for attacking their views. Honestly, you'd get it from both sides.

But nevertheless, conservatism is what I believe in.

I'm for a smaller Federal Government that is answerable to the States.

I'm for a strong national defense.

I'm for Rugged Individualism.

I'm against socialism.

I'm against abortion unless it involves rape, incest or imminent danger to the mother's life.

I'm against gay marriage (religious function) but for civil unions (two people that want to be together in a union should have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as any other people)

I'm glad there are still a few conservatives left in the school system!!

Answer 2

I don't know if you understand the question. The issue is not now nor has it been in a long time pro or con "women in combat". No doubt there are some who think all women should never serve, but that is a crazy fringe element that doesn't understand the vital role women play in the military. The question is pro or con women in Combat Arms MOS. A Combat Arms MOS is a job where the members can expect to engage in ground combat with the enemy. This is your Special Forces MOS, Infantry, Armor and so on. This is not to say that a woman holding the job of MP or an Administrative MOS couldn't find herself in the middle of a fight. This does happen and in almost all cases the women have demonstrated the courage and leadership we expect of a soldier. Don't mistake that "all" in the previous sentence for what it is not. It is simply a fact that not all men and women have lived up to their training when faced with insurmountable odds. Now as to the question as I have reframed it. I believe you will find that Conservatives (which includes almost everyone that serves in the military) are against women serving in Combat Arms MOS. This is based on the fact that all these MOS demand a level of physical ability and physical fitness that women simply can't maintain without the use of steroids. 99% of women can't pick up my 200 pound body with 100 pounds of equipment strapped to it and carry me bleeding off the battlefield while under fire. Liberals are general in favor of women in Combat Arms because they want to believe everyone is equal in every way. That isn't the case.

Answer 3

Republicans believe that a free market can provide almost everything that a civilization needs in the most efficient manner possible, and the government should stay out of its way. Many republicans also believe in Social Darwinism, in which the poor, ill, and elderly should suffer the consequences of their condition without assistance as a way of strengthening society and serving as a example for others.

Democrats believe that unrestrained capitalism has caused great harm on society in the past and business needs to be held to responsibility by laws, much the same as people. They believe that because the disparity of power between a corporation, or great wealth, and an individual worker is so great, the government must protect the interests of the individual.

By the way - welfare was cut to shreds in the 1980's. Most people on welfare have to take low paying jobs and barely get by. Many benefits are restricted to the children in the family only, since the largest segment of recipients are single parents, grandparents who had to take in their grandchildren, and children of the working poor.

Answer 4

Liberal and conservative are philosophies -- not parties (in the US) -- and in other countries, those may be the names of the parties, but those names don't align with the dictionary definition of the philosophies.

Liberals advocate freedom and individuality -- conservatives advocate conformity and stability -- they form a balance.

Too liberal and nobody can get along -- one reason liberals aren't that organized -- too many individuals.

Too conservative and nobody can be individuals -- everyone must conform or be punished or ignored.

As for giving money to the poor -- that's socialist, not liberal. Liberal philosophy demands the govt not interfere -- socialists are the ones that say the govt should take from the rich and give to the poor.

As to what money gets spent on -- liberals support spending on education -- socialists support spending on welfare -- and conservatives want all the money spent on the military.

Answer 5

I agree with the fish thing.

Teach a man to fish, and while he gets the hang of it, maybe share some if he doesn't have anything else. And if you are willing to trade.

Liberalism has nothing to do with hand-outs or such. It has to do with open-mindedness, creativity, generosity, reasoning, and logic. Not all liberals follow this, but this IS Liberalism. A liberal can better describe liberalism than a conservative. Likewise, a conservative can better describe conservatism better than a liberal can.

I hope this helps.

Answer 6

well... first off... I'VE NEVER HEARD A REPUBLICAN PROMOTING ANY KIND OF PROGRAM THAT COULD EVEN BE VAGUELY REGAURDED AS "teaching a man to fish" ... so I'm always confused when they bring this up...

I'm also confused by Republcians that never seem to have ANY facts to back up their "a lot of people take advantage of welfare" statements?

it seems that they just tell each other this enough until eventually they believe it?

Clinton and a Republican congress VASTLY altered welfare in the 90s... yet Republcians are still saying the EXACT same things, MOST OF WHICH were changed when the programs were altered...

AND PEOPLE DO CHECK UP ON THE PEOPLE ON WELFARE?

(seriously, what do you know about welfare? since everything you seem to be suggesting is already in place?)

but I agree that we should spend more on training and educating the poor...

THE ONLY PROBLEM IS... only liberals seem to agree with that point... liberals pushing for more in loans to help teach men to fish, liberals pushing for more programs to help...

while conservatives say "you can't solve a problem by throwing money at it"... while offering ZERO alternatives?

all I'm seeing here is the same tied propaganda with zero facts to back it up, yet again...

back to your "teach a man to fish" quote... sometimes "teaching a man to fish" takes a while... and you may have to feed him a fish or two in the mean time...

perhaps you could change it to... "if you give a man a fish, he can eat for a day... if you let him learn on his own to fish, he may not make it, but who really cares anyway?"... this would be MUCH more accurate as to the actions of the party...

Answer 7

Why Liberals are like Osama Bin Ladin, the terrorist
They both want Democrats in power
They both want to STOP the war in Iraq
They both could care less about leaving the Iraqi people vulnerable and unprotected
They both want to Impeach Bush
They both say Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld lied
They both want you to Ditch your religion
They both demonize capitalism
They both Hate the neo-cons
They both Blame Congress for failing implement the end of the war
They both are frustrated Bush was re-elected
They both criticize Israel
They both Ramble incessantly that they are right

Answer 8

NavySEAL... i use that 'give a man a fish' analogy ALL THE TIME when comparing to libs... rock on, brother!