Caroline Said:

Would "Pinko-Party" be a good nickname for the Modern Liberal Democrat Party?

We Answered:

I cant think of a better one rite now.

Victoria Said:

How much does the Democrat Party pay Liberal Posters on here? Here's our Pay Scale?

We Answered:

I like the way you think, thanks!

Tom Said:

Suggest positive reasons for myself voting Liberal Democrat Party?

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The Difference Between Conservatives and Liberals


There are many differences between conservatives and liberals. Notice that I did not say Republicans and Democrats because there are liberal Republicans and conservative Democrats. This essay does not refer to anyone in a particular party, so don't complain to me about how this Democrat does this or that Republican doesn't do that, that isn't the point of this essay. And, of course, not all conservatives or liberals follow what I'm saying below, but true conservatives and liberals follow most of the beliefs listed below. If you label yourself a conservative and don't think these things apply to you, then this essay isn't talking about you, although you might want to rethink what you label yourself. If you label yourself a liberal and most of the things below don't apply to you, then you might not really be a liberal and should think about this stuff a bit more. If you think you need to comment on this essay, don't. Unless you have some actual facts, evidence, statistics or research, don't waste your time. I've heard whatever pithy argument you have to make before and it didn't change my mind then, so when you say it, it won't change my mind now. If I'm wrong, prove it. If you are looking for a scientific/academic version of this comparison, go here. (Note that underlined passages are links, click on them to see evidence for the claims listed).

CONSERVATIVISM VS. LIBERALISM
Conservatives choose beliefs based on what someone else has told them and stick to those beliefs, even if they are proven to be 100% wrong. Liberals study various sources of information, come up with their beliefs based on the best available evidence and revise those beliefs when new evidence warrants such a change.

Conservatives know that what they believe is right. Liberals know that evidence and facts have no ideology or political party and that the evidence has to be examined, not the ideology.

Conservatives base their facts on their own opinions. Liberals base their opinions on objective, verifiable facts.

Conservatives are pessimistic about the future and about human nature. Liberals know that the present is better than the past and the future will be better than the present. Liberals know that human beings are basically good at heart and with some help, almost anyone can become a productive member of society.

Conservatives claim to oppose big government. Liberals know that conservatives really want small federal government and big local government, where they can exert more control. Liberals know that the federal government was at its smallest size in the last 50 years during the Clinton and Kennedy administrations and that the current Republican leadership loves big government.

Conservatives champion states rights at the expense of the federal government. Liberals know this divides the country, increases opportunities for fraud and government waste and allow states and communities to deny the rights of American citizens who do not fit in with the majority.

Conservatives believe that money is free speech. Liberals know that money allows the rich elites to silence the free speech and eliminate other freedoms of the masses.

Conservatives feel that it is okay to censor ideas or art they disagree with or find offensive and voices that disagree with them. Liberals know that censorship is the biggest threat to democracy.

Conservatives believe that there is a liberal media bias. Liberals know that the evidence strongly shows no such bias. Liberals know that the media is owned by corporations and that the media is pro-business and pro-establishment (meaning pro-conservative).

Conservatives are likely to see conspiracies in government, foreign countries, the media and parties that disagree with them. Liberals know that real conspiracies rarely work because people are usually not competent enough to pull them off and people have little resistance to money, so that any conspiracy can be sold out by just one member.

AMERICAN VALUES
Conservatives think that there is one set of values in the U.S. that can be called "American Values." Liberals know that there are numerous value systems in the U.S. and that there is no such thing as "American Values."

Conservatives think that American values are the best values in the world. Liberals know that American values are not any better or worse than those of most of the industrialized world, just different.

Conservatives think that America should seek to impose its values on other countries but are resistant to any outside influence on their own values. Liberals know that there should be one set of overall values that all human beings should work towards those values, not just foreigners. This does not mean that such a set of values has been acheived in America or the world yet, but that it should be.

Conservatives think that America never does anything bad, particularly their own leaders. Liberals know that America does many bad things in addition to the many good things America does. Liberals know that all leaders, regardless of ideology or party, are human and make mistakes, make bad choices and in extreme cases break the law.

Conservatives believe that patriotism is one of the greatest things that someone can have. Liberals know that patriotism is another name for nationalism and can lead to xenophobia and hatred.

Conservatives believe that anyone who disagrees with them is un-American. Liberals know that those who disagree with us might still be good people who have America's best interests at heart and that what is truly un-American is stifling dissent.

Conservatives believe that flag burning is an affront to America and should be made illegal. Liberals know that flag burning is a protected freedom and that making it illegal would be an insult to all Americans, particularly those who fought for American freedom. Liberals know that it is countries run by dictators and totalitarian parties that ban protest and dissent such as flag burning.

Conservatives believe that it is right for them to force their values upon the rest of America. Liberals know that you can't force anyone to adopt values other than their own and that values are relative and are private and personal beliefs as long as those values don't infringe upon the values of others.

Conservatives champion traditional American values. Liberals know that traditional American values include racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia and many other negative aspects. Liberals know that we need to abandon traditional American values and forge newer and better values.

CIVIL RIGHTS
Conservatives believe that racism in America no longer exists or is close to non-existance. Liberals know that there are still hundreds of racist incidents every year all the way up to and including murder. Liberals know that there are still issues of institutional racism as well, including a glass ceiling, racial profiling, harsher prison sentences for the same crimes and less pay for the same work, among others.

Conservatives believe that sexism in America no longer exists or is close to non-existance. Liberals know that there are still thousands upon thousands of sexist incidents every year all the way up to and including rape and murder. Liberals know that there are still issues of institutional sexism as well, including a glass ceiling, sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender stereotyping, weaker criminal penalties for crimes that primarily affect women, inequality in the judicial system, less pay for the same work and many others.

Conservatives believe that homosexuality is a choice and that it is immoral behavior. Liberals examine the scientific evidence and know that homosexuality isn't a choice and that it isn't immoral behavior and exists in many species in nature.

Conservatives believe that homosexuals shouldn't be allowed "special rights." Liberals know that protection from violence, protection from discrimination, marriage, spousal benefits and adoption rights are not special rights but are rights protected for all Americans by the Constitution.

Conservatives believe in picking labels for people based on arbitrary criteria and based on things that are beyond the individual's control and dismissing them or denigrating them based on those labels. Liberals know that it is wrong to judge someone based on something they have no control over and that it is only right to judge someone based on their active choices, supported by actual evidence not just a "feeling."

Conservatives believe that economic rights are the most important rights that Americans have. Liberals know that economic rights, while important, are only some of the rights that Americans have and that they are no more important that other civil rights.

Conservatives believe that there should be no additional penalties for those who commit hate crimes. Liberals know that hate crimes are a strong threat to democracy and should be punished at much harsher levels until they are largely eliminated.

Conservatives believe that the Confederate Flag is nothing more than a symbol of Southern culture and that there is nothing wrong with it. Liberals know that the Confederate Flag is a symbol of a time in Southern history that was defined by racism and Southerners fight to protect their "right" to own black human beings as property. Liberals know that the Confederate Flag is a symbol of racism and hatred.

Conservatives think affirmative action should be outlawed. Liberals know that racism has not been eliminated in hiring for jobs, the awarding of government contracts and admissions to schools and that affirmative action is still necessary and that it should remain legal until it is no longer necessary.

Conservatives believe that affirmative action is reverse racism. Liberals know that the system is still biased against minorities and that the only reason there are fewer "qualified" minority applicants is because the actions of whites prevent minorities from becoming "qualified." Liberals know that "qualifications" that are used in many cases are biased and do not represent how well an individual will do in school or in a job. #1


my words since most republicans are conservative, voting democratic is the best option. although i do have conservative views i tend ot vote democratic

who and what you vote is choice, i respect that just be educated. your vote compounded by other shape ourlives ans our childern lives. this sitting president is proof of that.

Neil Said:

Why does the liberal democrat party embrace the aberant elements of society?

We Answered:

Very thought provoking question. The things that are obviously wrong, to them it's obviously right. What a warped way of thinking.

Irma Said:

Can someone explain to me what Republican Or Democrat Or Liberal Or Tea party Or Socialist Or means?

We Answered:

The Republican Party was founded in 1854 as an abolitionist party. It now has the following ideologies: American conservatism, Social conservatism, Fiscal conservatism, Economic liberalism, Libertarian conservatism, and Paleoconservatism. The three main factions in this party are the Conservatives, the Moderates, and the Libertarians.

The Democratic Party was founded in 1828, mainly due to a split in the Democratic-Republican Party in 1824. By 1828, the split made the Democratic Party and several small parties that would eventually form as the Whig Party (1833-1856). It now has the following ideologies: American liberalism, Progressivism, and Third Way (Centrism). The four main factions in this party are the Progressives, the Libertarians, the Moderates, and the Conservatives.

Liberalism is the belief in the importance of individual liberty and equal rights. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but most liberals support such fundamental ideas as constitutions, liberal democracy, free and fair elections, human rights, capitalism, free trade, and the separation of church and state. These ideas are widely accepted, even by political groups that do not openly profess a liberal ideological orientation. Liberalism encompasses several intellectual trends and traditions, but the dominant variants are classical liberalism, which became popular in the eighteenth century, and social liberalism, which became popular in the twentieth century.

The Tea Party is a populist, conservative/libertarian, political movement in the United States that emerged in 2009 through a series of locally and nationally coordinated protests. The protests were partially in response to several Federal laws: the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and a series of healthcare reform bills.

Socialism is an economic and political theory advocating public or common ownership and cooperative management of the means of production and allocation of resources.

Samuel Said:

Who here is excited by the prospect of a Liberal Democrat Party win in the Uk ?

We Answered:

Methinks it isn't going to happen any time in the near future. If there's a hung parliament they'll be in a position of power though, which is as good an outcome as they can hope for really.