Dorothy Said:

What conservative versus liberal debate would you be eager to watch?

We Answered:

Hmm I don't know who I'd like to see debate, but here are some good issues I'd like to see get debated:

Affirmative Action - Equal opportunity vs. equal outcome
Illegal Immigration
Legalization of Marijuana (or War on Drugs in general)

For each issue, I'm pretty the sure the debate would be pretty one sided and one person would completely own the other in general.

Monica Said:

Conservative versus Liberal: need help with a paper?

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Conservative: Free markets, small govt. No govt involvement in the economy, but govt involvement in social issues (gay rights, abortion, etc.)

Liberal: Regulated markets, bigger govt. Govt involvement in economy, less govt involvement in social issues.

Craig Said:

Liberal versus conservative managers?

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Yes but the conservative manager is more apt to hire a team player thus a more productive team.

Allan Said:

What is the basic ideas behind conservative and liberal?

We Answered:

Very good question that more people should ask before they just accept these terms at face value.

Though as one previous answer said, the "Conservative" platform is supposed to favor keeping government out of public affairs and private business. In actuality, it seems that they often do just the opposite. "Conservative" is, I suppose, meant to refer to allegiance to traditional values, and "free enterprise". But realistically it is not an accurate term. Much of the "Conservative" agenda is actually quite radical, and enacts laws (such as the Patriot Act) which allow the government to interfere very directly in the lives of American citizens -- reading their mail, listening to their telephone conversations, and so on. It also supports the activity of corporations that do little to serve the public, and spend vast public money to gain profit. Those same corporations enjoy public tax support (Oil Depletion Allowance), and are even bailed out by the government, via your tax dollars, if they fail (Citibank).

I doubt the Founding Fathers would have much agreed with such things, whatever the pretext. So, although I do believe that all people have the right to advocate whatever they wish in a free society, including limiting freedom for the "public good", the word "Conservative" is in itself a misnomer, as it has little to do with the principles on which this country was founded.

As for "Liberal" -- I guess one might say that the term is more accurate. Liberals tend to vote for things that they see as upholding personal freedoms over the dictats of a majority. Abortion, for instance. Taxation for a comprehensive public health system (which most outside the United States have). Free tax-paid college education for those who qualify (ditto). The American Civil Liberties Union is a "Liberal" organization often attacked in the "Conservative" media. But it is worth noting that organization fights just as hard to allow neo-Nazis to meet and march as they do causes that they might themselves believe in.

Today, though, to be frank -- the lines are drawn. But it is a well-known aspect of Political Science that the extremes of "Leftist" and "Rightist" governments are in practice very difficult to distinguish, so much they resemble one another.
Stalin was extreme left, for instance -- Hitler extreme right. This may be the fear that drives those who wish to keep everything in the "Private Sector". Just as often, though, political paybacks and private interest produce exactly the opposite result: government involved in every phase of life, but making its decisions behind closed doors, rather than publicly. Who is to say which is preferable? In the end, it's this difference that distinguishes "Republican" from "Democrat" in terms of their basic idea of government. One thinks that power should be given by the public to elected officials to decide what is best, the other thinks it should be up to each person to decide on every issue. That's the true meaning of those two terms, "Republican", and :"Democrat" respectively -- (which is in itself somewhat surprising and contrary to common belief of what each party represents). So once again, your question is a good one to ask.

Whichever side one subscribes to, it is a sure sign of a decadent culture when the two sides lose effective understanding and dialogue. This is sadly the case in the United States today. Whether the polarization is political or economic -- the fact that such extreme differences exist and have no regard for the opinions of the opposite side: it speaks badly of us all.

Kristin Said:

What are the behavioral precedents or theories of the precursors of “liberal” versus “conservative”?

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Liberals favor higher taxation for the rich and for corporations, lower taxes for the poor, and the nationalization of healthcare, education, environment, increased involvement in state governments, and regulation of certain individual rights. Conservatives favor equal taxation across the board and fewer government controls in the economy, state governments, and little or no regulation on people's everyday lives.

Billie Said:

battle of philosophies liberal versus conservative, who wins ?

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I am a Conservative and I personally am so tired of the name calling and finger pointing. This is America we have the freedom to believe how we want. I have supported some ideas put out by Liberals but not many but I honor their right to think what they want. I hope that sometime we can start talking issues again instead of "Bush is Satan" "No he's not"

Samuel Said:

Is America all about Liberal versus Conservative. If so, which rationality will bring real progress to U.S.?

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Liberal as defined in modern politics really is another word for Socialist, a very short step down from Communism. I currently live in a country that was founded and to a point is still a Capitalist Society, Capitalist society is one where a person, any person can succeed if they try, any person can become "rich" if they make the right decisions and work hard.

I do not know what "truth" you are referencing in your question, because if you researched it as opposed to playing on emotions you might just have a better grasp on the reality of things and have no need to ask a question like this.

If you don't like being reported, stop using the Liberal catch phrases such as "Neo-cons" "Blame Mode" and in general slandering those that do not agree with you. I have seen many many more questions asking for the truth concerning Obama and his past dealings be deleted than "Great" liberal questions.