Do you follow Conservatism or Liberalism or a bit of both?

by Shadow Posted 2012/08/05 02:32:42

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	Liberal	2 votes	12%
	Conservative	7 votes	41%
	I don't know	1 vote	6%
	A bit of both	2 votes	12%
	None of the above	5 votes	29%

Liberalism (from the Latin liberalis^] is a broad political ideology or worldview founded on the ideas of liberty and equality.
Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding
of these principles, but generally liberals support ideas such as capitalism (either regulated or not), constitutionalism, liberal democracy, free and fair elections, human rights and the free exercise of religion.

Conservatism (Latin: conservare, "to retain") is a political and social philosophy
that promotes retaining traditional institutions and supports, at most,
minimal and gradual change in society. A person who follows the
philosophies of conservatism is referred to as a traditionalist or conservative.

Now that you have an idea of what it this means, where do you stand?

*Definitions taken from Wikipedia of both terms*

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NPC 2012/08/05 02:38:55

Conservative

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Taxed Enough Already stands for TEA Party here. No Liberals allowed here.
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Shadow 2012/08/26 08:29:26

I don't know

Thank you all for your answers. I was just trying to get a good idea of what everyone felt on this subject. Although i didn't get many answers it seems that people have their schools of thought and/or choices, which is respectable. Grats!

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Savior 2012/08/05 06:21:53

None of the above

Libertarian

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TRAHELION 2012/08/05 04:11:20

None of the above

I don't care what "Team" someone is on, however my social philosophy is liberal, and fiscally... Well... I won't even begin there...

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john Kills 2012/08/05 02:56:37 (edited)

A bit of both

I am libertarian and agree with the liberal views not at all. Wrong button pushed again.
I operate on my own beliefs and am not loyal to any party. That being said, dumney sucks.

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TuringsChild 2012/08/05 02:55:09

None of the above

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It's not that simple. There's the dictionary definition of those viewpoints, and then there's the reality of what Authoritarians have done to our political system.

Liberalism is fine for INDIVIDUALS to pursue. But when government attempts to force people to 'do the right thing', especially by using Other People's Money, it devolves to theft and thuggery.

Conservatism, OTOH, when polluted with authoritarianism, becomes a license to force a particular morality on everyone, regardless of their beliefs. A TRUE Conservative will respect the rights of everyone, and will not demand others care for them or anyone else. That is a personal decision that should devolve to religious or other charitable organizations.

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gregory.ditzler 2012/08/05 02:49:18

Liberal

I am a card carrying uncompromising liberal although I believe in the death penalty and the right to bare arms.

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Turings... to gregory... 2012/08/05 02:57:23

+1

I'm all for bare arms myself!

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Singerar to gregory... 2012/08/05 22:23:54

But not semi-automatics....right?

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gregory... to Singerar 2012/08/05 22:48:16

No go ahead and have your semi autos if you want. I believe the answer is give the police better arms to compensate.

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Singerar to gregory... 2012/08/05 22:52:36

I was taking about NOT putting semi-s in the hands of Johnny Redneck.

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gregory... to Singerar 2012/08/05 22:55:52

well some minor restrictions yes such as banning those with a history of drug abuse unless they have been clean for no less than three years, no younger than 16, and of course there should be a list of individuals who shouldn't be allowed to buy guns like we have a no fly list.

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Singerar to gregory... 2012/08/06 00:27:39

Agreed. I just want stronger laws on possession. I have a Rossi in my possession but it's behind lock and key, permitted to me, and I've taken classes to understand the laws.

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Gracie - Proud Conservative 2012/08/05 02:43:50 (edited)

Conservative

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I am a Conservative and I know why I am. Where did you get those horrendous definitions?

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Singerar to Gracie ... 2012/08/05 22:30:48 (edited)

I think those came out of a Dictionary. Here's Websters definitions.

http://www.merriam-webster.co...

http://www.merriam-webster.co...

Make sure to read the definitions regarding Parties. Oh, and look at the Synonyms!

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NPC 2012/08/05 02:38:55

Conservative

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Taxed Enough Already stands for TEA Party here. No Liberals allowed here.

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