Liberal vs Conservative Views - Which Side are You on?
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My views on liberalism vs. conservatism
Before anybody jumps all over me, please note that the above are the characteristics of true or classic liberalism. Unfortunately, these have been distorted by those who claim to be liberals but have other agendas (they are often referred to as progressives, which is probably more appropriate), thus creating a new concept of liberalism which encompasses certain ideas like the love of big government, big spending, etc. (also read about "liberalism vs. progressivism" below).
A conservative is disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change (taken from dictionary.com which I believe is a pretty good definition).
One of the readers pointed out that I was actually a libertarian instead of a liberal especially in the political sense. Well, they're right but when I created this page politics wasn't at the top of my list. I was thinking more in social terms. I have since modified the content of this page to reflect what I truly believe, and I will probably continue to do so as new ideas and knowledge are brought to light.
Conservatism vs liberalism in my life
I was a conservative turned liberal or should I say... libertarian?
As a conservative I was very uptight about things and sometimes got upset when I saw people behave in ways that were not acceptable to society. Now I'm very open minded, relaxed, tolerant, patient, and fun loving.
I'm all about enjoying life. I tend to disregard societal taboos and rules which serve no purpose other than to impose the views and beliefs of the majority. So I'm a social liberal and live a carefree lifestyle that would fit into the term Bohemian although I'm not an artist. I believe you should be able to do anything you like as long as you don't hurt others or yourself. However, as you should realize, that takes a lot of personal responsibility.
Just to give a couple of examples; to me it's cool to dress like a hippie, go barefoot, wear a nose ring, etc. but what about doing drugs or having multiple sexual partners? Before engaging in any of those, you should ask the question: will your behavior harm yourself or other people? And you should think long term too.
There is one area where I'm still conservative, and that's when it comes to protecting myself, my family, and my country. Although I'm tolerant, I have no sympathy for terrorists, mass murderers, child or spouse abusers, and the likes.
Note: all the above are MY views based on MY experiences. Yours may be different and that's fine. No one can always agree on everything and that's cool!
Again, this is not all about politics, so when I use the terms liberal and conservative I'm not necessarily referring to the political parties. So keep that in mind as you voice your opinions below.
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Liberalism vs progressivism
Here are a few examples they often use to support their argument (also read the "joke" in the next section):
Liberals want to keep the borders open and allow illegal immigrants to come in and deplete our resources while letting drug dealers, criminals, and potential terrorists enter freely.
They refuse to drill for more oil within the US on a pretense of protecting the environment, and let us continue to depend on foreign oil while at the same time gas prices keep rising, driving up prices of other goods.
This one is a biggie: liberals want more government control on our lives which is just the opposite of promoting individual freedom.
So the question is, are these people really stupid and crazy (the blind followers may be) or do they actually have a bigger agenda?
Whatever it may be, the above are not consistent with true liberal beliefs. At least not in my book. Again, a more appropriate term for today's so-called liberals is progressives. More and more politicians are now using that term.
Learn more about progessivism and modern liberalism.
What do you think of liberalism vs. conservatism?
Let your voice be heard too.
Are you a liberal or a conservative? Please tell us why or in what ways.
If you don't think you fit into either category (perhaps you're neutral, a moderate, an independent or a libertarian like I am) and still want to comment please scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your comment there. Or hey, maybe you're a progressive? You're welcome to comment too :)
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Are you a liberal or a conservative?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byI'm a liberal and proud of it!
Deno says:
The first thing I look for in a leader is apparent self-awareness. One who is aware of their limitations is not likely to boast otherwise. In the end, a leader who acts as best they can in the face of adversity and is honest about their mistakes is far superior to one who always votes the same, holds to doctrine...in short, Honesty leaves no room for fundamentalism. Â If you are true to your values, and your values aren't contrary to mine, you get my vote. But here's the catch: it is extraordinarily rare to find someone who is both able AND willing to accept the mantle of leadership under these criteria. Politics is about perception, perception is about opinion, opinion is manipulatable, manipulation requires dishonesty.Â
Douglas Adams summarizes: "it is a well-known fact that those people who want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it. To summarize the summary: anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. To summarize the summary of the summary: people are a problem."
I couldn't get Douglas to approve the quote, as he's out to lunch. But I'm sure he won't mind =)
Posted February 15, 2012
chris says:
i believe that the people have the right to control their own bodies and make thier own choices.
Posted February 15, 2012
Edutopia says:
Using the generally accepted definitions of the terms as it relates to American politics I'm neither but I'd more closely relate to liberals than conservatives.
As an aside, looking at the requirements you put in place for post approval I'm surprised you let brennu's post through considering how inflammatory it is.
Posted February 14, 2012
Joewantstoknow says:
I never wanted to be put in a box.
I used to listen to William F Buckley, sometimes agreed and mostly disagreed with him. He could always make a good case for his position.
Recently one of my Republican friends said Bucklet was too liberal. Today I am closer to Buckley so in todays world that makes me a liberal, how weird.
Posted January 21, 2012
Julian says:
I'm not into labels, and the two sided spectrum is faulty, but as a Canadian I'm a Progressive Participatory Social Democrat - I believe strongly in referendums, and I believe in a laissez-faire social policy and subsidies for small business as well as blocking of mergers, as well as "New Deal" government spending on educational institutions and infrastructure.
In Canada I support the NDP, who would be far to the left of the Democrats. If you see things on a scale with Communism on the left, Capitalism on the right and Socialism in the centre, I would be in the centre. In America I would vote for Ralph Nader or not vote at all, because any system limited to two political parties in undemocratic and corrupt.
Posted January 08, 2012
Ember says:
I like to keep an open mind to BOTH sides.
Posted January 06, 2012
zani cele says:
i was raised on the liberal side. my parents are both immovable democrats except for when it comes to abortion and gay marriage(my dad is from Africa and they don't mess around with homosexuality there) up until about 9th grade i always followed the democratic party and was proud to be one of the few liberals in my school and i absolutely despised conservitives (and religion for that matter) then somewhere along the line i thought "why do conservitives think the way they do, it must be because they sponge up whatever thair parents teach them, idiots" it wasthen that i realised that i had. done the exact same thing i decided to stop being so one sided about things and started thinking for myself. i still have more liberal beliefs (anti-war, pro-choice, gay rights, and some govt funded programs like welfare) however i find myself agreeing with conservitivs on issues like praying in school(i don't see the problem if a kid wants to pray to his personal hod before a test), i am anti-military but i am hugely pro-soldier and veteran (how. can i disrespect the. people who are willing to. take a bullet for me). like you i feel immense pride for my country (its the people inside it i cant stand) and will never have any respect for rapists, mass murdurers, and child/spousel abusers. i would never subject a man to death but i beleive these people shroud be either exiled to some godforsaken place after having the sever [explitive] out of them. so put me under liberal but don't classify me as either.
Posted December 28, 2011
Allison says:
I used to identify as conservative until I realized conservatives are just scared. I used to feel uptight and unwilling to see any other way about social issue like gay marriage, abortion, etc. Now when I think about it, why should I try to control what other people do with their own lives? I believe we should leave people to decide what they do with their own lives and bodies. Now that I'm more liberal, I feel more open, fun loving, and just an all around more peaceful person.
Posted December 25, 2011
Joseph says:
I am an old school Liberal. I believe in working for a living, keeping America safe from foreign aggression and a government that protects the common citizen from the predators of capitalism. We need labor laws, equitable treatment off all citizens and an equal voice for all regardless of social class. We need laws that curtail corruption, even at the expense of corporate profits. I believe in the freedom to choose and not have morality imposed on me by another's religious beliefs. I believe in product liability laws. If a product harms me or my family, I have a right to sue and potentially put the company out of business. I have a right to collective bargaining and to have a union negotiate my wages and working conditions. I have a right to live in way that harms nobody else. I have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I have a responsibility to pay taxes, vote and serve my country in a time of need. I have a responsibility to advocate for my less well off neighbors and to help them. All taxes are a redistribution of wealth and I proudly pay my full share. My goal is for America to be the best place on earth for all of our citizens.
Posted December 15, 2011
claudia says:
I am liberal when it comes to the Utalitarian aspect, most good to most people. I am studying to be a nurse and public health is my interest. in public health and even during disasters, healthcare personnel cannot pick and choose who to help based on immigrant status or property or income. everyone becomes equal when it come to helping those that are in need.
in that sense I am a liberal.
Posted December 11, 2011
I'm a conservative and proud of it!
Nate says:
Liberal politicians want a fundementally different America. The want a socialist utopia. And they are definetly NOT promoting maximum individual freedom. Freedom to eat what you want? No, because of Michelle Obamas infatuation with health (not bad, I am as well Michelle! just STOP imposing it upon others) Federal Agents confinscated a elementary students lunch and replaced it, because it didnt meet their standards. Also this forcing contraception on catholic institutions??? Where is the seperation of church and state? Liberals want a nanny state, its evident in what they are taking control of.
Posted February 15, 2012
brennus says:
I refuse to spend more than ten percent of my working hours to support this government by paying taxes. Twenty five percent of my working hours should NOT be given to paying taxes. I refuse to give more than ten percent. Even God Himself never required more than ten percent from the income of an individual. This thieving government is NOT above God.
Anyone who can attempt to claim that abortion is not the murder of an innocent human life, but the execution of a death sentence on a person who took away the life of an innocent human is murder, is an imbecile.
Liberalism is most definitely a mental disorder.
Posted January 30, 2012
Terry Lane says:
good morning everyone this has been an eye opener for me though there are some things I can not agree with and I will not go into those on this post I can say without a doubt that liberals and conservatives are not that far apart in their beliefs I have put this page in my favorites so when I want a true view of what liberals believe I can come here
Posted January 30, 2012
estiban says:
Does anyone know why the Federal Government was founded? It was founded solely to protect and preserve states sovereignty. The programs and regulations setup by the federal government are over reaching and cumbersome leading to a weakening of our system. I anybody truly believes in liberalism and government nanny state, how do we pay the bills for instituting those things you see as necessary? Conservatism is about personal responsibility and monetary stability.
Posted January 25, 2012
Elle says:
I have both liberal and conservative views on America, although more conservative than liberal. I believe in the freedom and living a free life, and that is exactly why I've been having so much trouble lately. While I do believe that some issues (like marriage of the gays) should be allowed, I do not agree that other issues should not be allowed (what about the second amendment ya'll?). Freedom of speech is especially starting to get to me, with the whole SOPA talk and being reprimanded every time I wish someone a "Merry Christmas". I am a Christian, although that doesn't have any bearing on the fact that this country was built under Christians, and therefore it is part of the history of America to have "In God We Trust" on the currency of America; it's not that everyone has to believe in God or even the same God, but having that (among other religious "doctrine") printed on our currency speaks to the history of the USA and what it stands for. Another thing that I just have to get into real quick is the fact that I am a poor college student going to school full time and working full time to pay for it. My family is comfortable but believe in their two children working hard for what they have. I go to the cheapest state college in my state, and even so, I will be thousands in debt by the time I graduate. Meanwhile, I know certain individuals who are in New York City at private universities whose family's are unemployed. Their children get sent to ritzy schools because financial aid is based of the parent's income, which, wouldn't you know it, is $0. And what are these kids doing? Attending opulent schools, while they themselves are unemployed. This really burns me. If the government is basing financial aid off what the parents are making, it's seriously flawed; why don't they base it off what I am making? My parents could have sat on their butts their whole lives and I could have gone to the college of my dreams too, but no, they worked hard and expect the same from their spawn. I don't like things being handed to me, but it kills me that that's how some people play the government.
Posted January 24, 2012
Maia says:
the problem isn't who is wrong and who is right, the problem is that we can't negotiate. Liberals and conservatives seem to just tell each other what's wrong with each other's parties. No one wants to give a little. It's my way or the highway. As a teen, I see things on both sides that we want to fix together, but you both have different ideas on how to fix it. Now, there will be some things that you can't negotiate on, but instead of making assumptions about the other party and wasting time just repeating your side's idea over and over again, why not come up with different ideas that will suit both parties? Again, I'm only in high school, but I can see that both sides should band together to form one country. Honestly, this country would have a lot less problems if we could get along. Most of the problems in the country could be solved much quicker if we could negotiate.
Posted January 18, 2012
Del says:
I am a conservative. I refuse to believe liberals or conservatives differ in their motives. We all want to be happy, healthy, and free. Where I take issue with liberals is the notion that change must be made without thorough regard to the consequences of such change. Anyone who says conservatives refuse to change is distorting the reality of a conservative mindset. I do not refute a need to change; I merely require empirical evidence to suggest not only a need to change, but that such a change will in fact be an improvement. I also see little reason to believe that government can even accomplish many of the goals it sets out to even if one can make the argument that it should attempt such things. Government has not demonstrated any propensity for being competent much less a responsible steward of our tax dollars, and so limiting the scope of their duty seems perfectly reasonable to me. I close with one final thought: We conservatives resist the change, lest we lose the good that you liberals have accomplished.
Posted January 09, 2012
Stew says:
I am a conservative. I believe in slow and gradual change whilst maintaining a nation's institutions and respecting the traditions of that nation. I sincerely believe that most Western nations (USA, Australia, Great Britain) was built upon a bedrock of Christian values. Values which support marriage, family and the ten commandments. As well as the intrinsic values which celebrate hard work, prudence, thrift, honesty, honour and integrity. I also believe that those who speak with the significance of time should be respected and trusted for their wisdom.
Posted December 26, 2011
Christopher Ray Gaytan says:
I am more conservative. It is to my belief that the more and more we break away from traditional values that eventually the world we live in will fall apart. As most of us will know the bible in some shape of form, it is to my knowledge that the bible holds most answers "life". Although I do not consider my self very religious or in terms of following every concept to the religion Christianity. I do up hold my values on life and how this religious figure "God" can benefit mankind being real or not.
Not being to smartest person I lift my words from heart to others to hear as it will not hurt. As religion in general has always been a big part of mankind the idea of creation and meaning gives us the ability to willing live a "life".
Now what does this have to do with anything besides trying to cram religion down a throat. Well think about our Country. We have triumph passing other nations, some may say by the hands of god or the fact as a group of people we arose to the top as Americans. So why mention this? More and more we pour ourselves to debt. How? Well i may not have exact fact to bring you but as a basic and general outlook, we only have plenty of imported items, we invest our efforts in other areas being manufactured not here in America but yet in China etc.
We as a nation should start having the idea of self pride in America. That we shall stay at the top and not to diminish by the impeded evil. Staying with traditional values and morals shall not only give us meaning and pride but the glory of being human to rise above any challenge faced. Time goes by and obviously things change, yes change is good but we should go about with wise output.
Now anyone can say to you that you as a person you mean something, to the world, the nation, to the state, city, family, and God. It is true so why go farther away which has been there for so long. We need to be in order in check, as rules are created for purpose and meaning not to harm but to preserve the duties they are entitled to. In observations I feel a selfish gravity that we have given to ourselves. We want more and more when we should be happy with what we are given. That being said look out on us now.
Posted December 13, 2011
peter mansur says:
i am a conservative becouse if things are great the way they are why change? we are not narrow minded or close minded i like new ideas and will be happy to hear them its just some of the liberals ideas are not that good no offense i love guns and Im against abortion i don't hate gays i think its wrong to get married though 2 dudes? really?
Posted December 12, 2011
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Glenn Beck - love him or hate him
This section is probably political :)
My take: after watching him for a while I personally believe he is someone who truly loves his country and is doing everything he can to "save" it. However, he tends to exaggerate and have a rather pessimistic view of the future which could give the impression that he is a fear monger. On occasion, he also twists things around a little. So, like he himself says, always do your own homework and don't believe everything everybody says, and that includes him.
So what do you think of Glenn Beck?
Glenn Beck is a conservative nut case, a fear monger and a cry baby who claims to be patriotic but he's doing all that just for ratings and to sell his books!
Oh yeah?! He always backs what he says with facts. He certainly knows his stuff because he and his staff do plenty of research. When was the last time you read a book on American history?
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After watching his shows...
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byHe is crazy or just hates liberals and wants to smear them
Edutopia says:
I used to think that Glenn Beck was some one who didn't believe a word of what he said like the classic snake oil salesmen of yore. However, looking at how he was forced off Fox News and what he has said since then on his radio show and internet programming I've since changed my mind and think he is a true believer of his message - a message more convoluted and warped and a departure from reality than any given episode of the X-Files or Lost.
Posted February 14, 2012
dave says:
I can not stand him
Posted January 28, 2012
Joseph says:
Crazy is a little harsh, I think. I would characterize most right-wing media as paranoid rambling intended to create fear and divide people. We are one America, not just red states and blue states. We have differing view points and that's healthy. Any FCC regulated broadcasters should deliver the truth and be able to prove it. If they deliver something else, then their license should be revoked. Freedom of speech should never be used as a tool to mislead and malign political beliefs in a free society. Broadcasters have a standard which they must meet to be in the public interest. Creating fear and hate is never in the public interest. FOX news has a right to be conservative and to praise conservative values. If they fabricate lies to create ill will towards liberals, they are abusing their powers as broadcasters. Broadcasting is a privilege, not a right in America. That in no way prevents an individual from saying whatever they wish in public, just over the public owned airwaves. Glenn Beck needs to be less sensational, less critical of opposing viewpoints and more respectful of the public's airwaves. We own them and all of us don't share his exaggerated concerns.
Posted December 15, 2011
Brandon says:
Does anyone need to explain why he is crazy? Watch one of his shows. His chalkboard conspiracies are hilarious.
Posted December 08, 2011
Dan says:
Glen Beck is basically a cynical demagogue who has found a way to get rich off the ignorance of people who call themselves conservatives but who are really frightened know nothing reactionaries who reject the basic concepts of the modern American social contract. Real Conservatives read the writings of W. F. Buckley, especially his critiques on some of his own stances on issues which he later recanted as well as his critiques on the direction of the modern conservative movement.
Posted November 28, 2011
Aubrey says:
I watched Glenn Beck's show when it first came out, and though I didn't agree with everything he said, his point of view was still interesting (and sane). But lately, he is becoming more out there than ever. He may have done a lot of research and have a lot of facts but facts and the truth can be distorted, taken out of context, cherry picked to fit anyone's argument. I consider myself an intelligent person and I will try to back up my beliefs with facts and truth, but I am not so arrogant as to think that I am so wise that I can see all ends.
Posted November 22, 2011
clwyd says:
He is a disgrace to America and himself! Self centered and arrogant the man is a loony tune!
Posted November 16, 2011
Peggy says:
I used to watch him on TV and appreciated the fact that he was discussing topics that no one else was. During his last year, he began getting too melodramatic and emotional, which hurt his credibility. Then he just got scary! Telling people to arm themselves and stock their bunkers for WWIII. He just seemed to go off the deep end, which FOX recognized, and pulled his show off the air. I think he came to school with a lot of potential, missed a class or two, failed some tests, and then just dropped out.
Posted October 19, 2011
Ted says:
I agree with the first Monkey!!!!
Posted September 18, 2011
RHytonen says:
"When was the last time you read a book on American history?"
Certainly since Glen Beck (or Michele Bachmann) did.
There is no posting software with enough space to embark on a disproving of Beck's mishegas point by point. Anyway Liberal/Progressive commentators like Maddow and Olbermann have staffs that have produced reams and reams of factual proof - a truly staggering task to assemble,to be sure. At some point Beck's flights of fancy become so fantastic there ARE no facts anywhere near them - and even a dangerously criminal and cynically misanthropic cuckoo like Murdoch, has to let him go.
Posted September 16, 2011
He is telling the truth
Del says:
I don't really like his rhetorical style. But I do have to admit, his predictions tend to be accurate. His language can seem pretty apocalyptic at times, but his train of logic is for the most part accurate. And when you consider the unprecedented growth in federal power accumulated and debt incurred under President Obama, I don't think its irrational to be fearful.
Posted January 09, 2012
ZacharyB. says:
A smart man only concerned about the well-being of the American People.
Posted January 06, 2012
Max Rawnsley says:
Glen upsets the lefties because he call it how it is not how we wish
Posted December 22, 2011
chip says:
He is a TRUE ANALYST of the information and puts pieces together better than anyone else on TV. He understands and sees where things are going before they happen and is honest about his analysis and uses FACTS and their own words to back up his analysis rather than opinion..HIS ANALYSIS has a sound foundation where I have yet to find ANY BASE or ANY FACTS at all on the LEFT.
Posted October 27, 2011
Ahren says:
I started watching him, because I heard him talk about things my grandpa who lived through Nazi Germany talked of. It surprised me, because I never expected to hear someone else speak of a lot of the crazy things coming down the pipe. There are people who blow it off, because there are some who just do not want to see or hear of it, as it is quite depressing and scary. Some just don't care, and are way too wrapped up in their own worlds. Some don't believe such things could happen, and some want these things to happen, but don't like being exposed as they are by him.
The stuff he talks about is truth, though yes he does get a bit passionate at times; which can be annoying lol. Ultimately and unfortunately he shows how mankind repeats the worst parts of history, as we are doing now. There are always people who know human history very well, and pay attention to the world and see the dangers coming- they warn of them, and are always shouted down, and called all sorts of names- and then wonder how things became so bad, when the dangers hit.
Posted October 22, 2011
scaguy says:
He's mostly on the ball. He does get to worked up at times. He's definitely passionate!
Posted September 28, 2011
danipoo says:
Danielle thinks he's pretty cool!
Posted September 20, 2011
Sally Sue says:
Glen is scaring no one but the democrats who are trying to take over this country. Obama is leading a party of whiners who want all that I have but refuse to work for it. Obama has started a class warfare that will nearly destroy this nation. But men like Glen, will tell the truth and enough will eventually believe and stop this takeover and downfall towards communism. Obama hate this country, and proves it every day. Glen loves this country. so do I. Have 2 Marine sons, and I couldn't be prouder. I know the price of freedom. Those on welfare know nothing about this country, and even worse, couldn't care less as long as the welfare check comes. But, oh, now, they have a "card" so we can't tell them from real tax-paying Americans. Slimeballs. If liberal means welfare, count me out.
Posted September 19, 2011
Malcolm says:
I like Glenn Beck. I do not always agree with him, but I think that he is a thinker, and does his homwork. I also think he really believes in what he says, unlike many other pundits. Some people think he is an idiot, others worse, but I don't care, and neither does he. This is what I like about him. I also think he has a pretty good sense of humor.
Posted July 25, 2011
sockii says:
I think Glen Beck sometimes has interesting things to say and I've agreed with some of his points. However, I also think often he goes too far into la-la-land and I don't agree with all of his viewpoints. So I'd say he's telling the truth - to an extent. But I never trust anyone in the media to tell me the WHOLE truth, anyway....
Posted July 18, 2011
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- @poorbastardmarv Yes, " #slave " . "liberal conservative" is an #oxymoron BTW #workfare
Liberals and conservatives can work together for the good of the country
and they should if they all love their country
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Edutopia
Feb 14, 2012 @ 12:31 am | delete
- Your closing is especially prescient in this day and age. Since the Kennedy/Nixon race the two major parties have increasingly relied on identity and tribal politics to win elections, meaning more and more people are not voting FOR something but rather AGAINST something.
With each passing election both parties have played a game of brinksmanship to the point where now with Republicans in the minority position have come out with truly bizarre, wildly divergent from reality, positions to attack the Democratic party with. I fully expect that the next time the Democratic party finds itself in a minority position they'll push the envelope one step further, too.
Politics and a functioning government isn't a football game. The goal should never be to ensure the other side loses but to find the best solution agreeable to the most amount of people that still protects the rights of those who disagree with the majority opinion.
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jEsChrDs82
Jan 27, 2012 @ 5:27 am | delete
- Great post, made me think which side I really am. I still think I'm neither of the two, as I always see myself neutral, but it looks like I'm more conservative than liberal which I strongly opposed, no offense :)
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Sheila Ilagan
Jan 27, 2012 @ 5:26 am | delete
- I'm frustrated with the quiz as it says I'm more conservative than liberal but it's an interesting test.
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WebaliciousGuides
Jan 24, 2012 @ 7:30 am | delete
- Interesting lens. On that quiz, I got 85% liberal and 15% conservative.
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MatildaMae
Jan 22, 2012 @ 11:32 am | delete
- I stumbled on this site while trying to figure out if my son and daughter in law are truly, truly, liberal. What I have found out instead was that most people are neither, I consider myself moderate, but in fact if tests are accurate, I would have to say I am conservative. I am indeed a Republican that is not impressed with the choices we have at this time. But if I were a Democrat I would feel the same way. My thinking on the whole thing is that everything is controlled by the need for power and the love of money. There are too many people in the political arena that have never worked in the private sector so unfortunately they have no understanding of how ordinary people actually live and survive. Most do not understand that couples that want to have children, have them out of wed lock in order to have the government pay for them, then schedule weddings around tax refund time, so they can use their refund checks for weddings and honeymoons. I work for a financial institution and income tax season is a very sore subject at work, the average check for a single mom or single dad is 5000. These people do not pay in this kind of money so where is the money coming from???? I have to pay 500 a month for health insurance, not to mention a big deductible, but so many of these same people have a 'get in quick, leave for nothing' card. This is why I am conservative, I want to work and control my own life.
I wish we could have leaders that understood this, but there is no way they do because the ones that want us to 'live green' do not live green! They jet from one corner of the globe to another, they create non-sense laws that make them feel they are helping the less fortunate.
I am not fooled by this push to tax the rich, does anyone have any idea how much much some of the politician are making? These new so called changes will not tax these rich because there will be too many loop holes and exemptions or they just won't pay their taxes until someone points it out when they are running for a higher position.
I don't care what your sexual orientation is, I don't even care if you choose to kill your unborn child, I just don't want to have to pay for it.
I don't care if you don't want a gun in your home, just leave mine alone. "When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns".
I can't understand why so many people were more excited over the fact that "America has change" because we voted in a white/black man for president. Don't vote the color, vote the qualifications!
This is a FREE NATION! If I want to vote Democrat even though I am Republican, I am voting Democrat! My husband considers himself a Conservative Democrat, he has not voted Democrat since the 70's.
My parents were stance Democrats, I tho't my Daddy would have a heart attack when at 18 I registered as a Republican, but what can I say, he raised to make up my own mind and be independent and stand for what I believe, so that is what I did and what I continue to do.
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IanMayfield
Dec 20, 2011 @ 1:32 am | delete
- The behaviour and attitudes of neither the "liberals" nor the "conservatives" of the modern US bear much resemblance to what those political movements traditionally stand for; and it only makes things worse that one of these labels has become attached to the Democratic Party and the other to the Republican Party.
I'm a somewhat dispassionate observer of American politics because as a permanent resident I can't vote, but incline towards the Democrats, even if they are taking a devilishly long time to figure out that Republicans have no interest in compromising on anything whatsoever and need to get stuffed.
Republicans talk a good game and like to portray themselves as competent, sensible managers and their opposite numbers as naive, childish idealists, but very few of their positions actually stand up to scrutiny.
"Conservative" bloggers also have the annoying habit of avoiding honest debate by claiming that their arguments cannot possibly be refuted, then censoring you when you do.
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kittitianhill
Dec 17, 2011 @ 4:52 am | delete
- Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.
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DesignedPurpose
Nov 18, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
- I consider myself being more liberal than conservative. Unexpected things happen where change needs to happen. I refuse to vote next term because of the unnecessary mess I was taken through over the past 4-5 years. People have rights that should be respected regardless of what they stand for that will not hurt or harm others or themselves. Doing things the traditional way when an unexpected thing happen in your life causes STRESS and stress kills. NO thanks...
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GrowWear
Oct 25, 2011 @ 7:33 pm | delete
- Neither liberal nor conservative. Just me. ...Beck is being paid to spread hate, disharmony, and misinformation. Would recommend that folks do their own research about what is happening both with OWS as well as with this global crisis we're in by reading some Gerald Celente, who gives his expert opinion about our current economic condition. Minus the hate-filled rhetoric. Hope Beck can sleep at night earning his dollar through hate and fearmongering.
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PTurner56
Oct 19, 2011 @ 1:13 am | delete
- The obstructionism continues in Washington, and what is the point? The obstructionists are only making themselves look bad; no, worse. All they've done since 2010 is say no, no, no. Why? Are they that afraid of a second term African American President? Really? That makes me ashamed of being an American. I'm embarrassed. This is not the Country I thought I lived in.
Previous contentious administrations did not inspire confidence, but I don't remember people hating each other like they do now. It's scary. My confidence in this Country is dwindling fast. As long as the fighting continues in Washington, no one is benefitting; we just go on suffering.
Why are you obstructionists being so stubborn? What's the problem? What's the point? Do you have no heart for anyone but yourselves? Really? Wow? I know that talking to you would be a waste of time for both of us, so the only thing left to do, in order to save ourselves, is to fight. I see revolution coming. Don't laugh, think about it. Demonstrations are going on all over the place; it reminds me of the sixties. We are experiencing turbulent times. I hope we come through it. And I wish I were more hopeful.
Isn't that sad?
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