Overly Simplified Definitions
Written by admin on Announcement – 5:12 pm -Conservative
Conservatives tend to favor economic freedom, but frequently
support laws to restrict personal behavior that violates “traditional
values.” They oppose excessive government control of business,
while endorsing government action to defend morality and the
traditional family structure. Conservatives usually support a strong
military, oppose bureaucracy and high taxes, favor a free-market
economy, and endorse strong law enforcement.
Liberal
Liberals usually embrace freedom of choice in personal
matters, but tend to support significant government control of the
economy. They generally support a government-funded “safety net”
to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation
of business. Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations,
defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action
to promote equality, and tolerate diverse lifestyles.
Libertarian
Libertarians support maximum liberty in both personal and
economic matters. They advocate a much smaller government; one
that is limited to protecting individuals from coercion and violence.
Libertarians tend to embrace individual responsibility, oppose
government bureaucracy and taxes, promote private charity, tolerate
diverse lifestyles, support the free market, and defend civil liberties.
Centrist
Centrists espouse a “middle ground” regarding government control
of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on the issue,
they sometimes favor government intervention and sometimes
support individual freedom of choice. Centrists pride themselves on
keeping an open mind, tend to oppose “political extremes,” and
emphasize what they describe as “practical” solutions to problems.
Statist (Big Government)
Statists want government to have a great deal of power over the
economy and individual behavior. They frequently doubt whether
economic liberty and individual freedom are practical options in
today’s world. Statists tend to distrust the free market, support
high taxes and centralized planning of the economy, oppose
diverse lifestyles, and question the importance of civil liberties
If it were this simple !
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Posted in Uncategorized | 26 Comments »
By Mitsy on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Conservative
By bobbyrich32 on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
centrist
By Where'd I park my TARDIS? on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Proactive centrist.
By Dok on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Liberal.
By Tea Bagger on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Libertarian with some conservative tenets as well.
By Phil M on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Centrist
By Banana Man on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Conservative.
A nation without morals cannot function.
By Marko on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Liberal All Day!
By Ken on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Centrist
By Grand Theft Pants™ (Reborn!) on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
conservative.
By Andy on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Libertarian.
By UnBoRnFeTaLsLaYeR on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
I agree with conservatism. I am very much in favor of a free market economy, and I think conservatives are the ones who best embody this. Also, I think that excessive freedom can be a bad thing; there comes a point where morality has to be enforced for the sake of civilized society.
By The Big A -- American Atheist on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
liberal with my own spices
By Truthiness on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Fiscally conservative liberal.
By julian s on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
None of those….
By mustagme on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Conservative.
By beefpuker on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Libertarian to Conservative.
“Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” it is a Conservative thing liberals just would not understand.
Pray for Obama Psalm 109:8
“Let his days be few; and let another take his office.”
By submetropolis on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
Libertarian
They’re everything the republicans claim to be but actually do it.
I’ve never seen such hypocricy in my life until Obama won and the republican (so called conservatives cry foul)
Bush spent more and expanded government more then any president before him. Not very conservative if you ask me.
By lmn78744 on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
My Ideological side leans toward Libertarian,
but the Pragmatist in me is a Centrist
By Poopy Pants on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
Liberal, because I do not hate Blacks, Gays or the Homeless.
I love all people whether they are Black, White, Democrat or Republican.
I also love all people regardless of their Religion.
By Susan, Independent Texan on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
Centrist
By DoubleL on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
Libertarian/Conservative
By Daren on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
Probably libertarian with conservative leanings
By Jamie on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
conservative and proud of it..
By Victor (aka Capt. Cold) on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
Liberal… and proudly so.
By Anthony on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
I’m a blend of Statism and liberalism. I believe in Big Government, but do not oppose diversity or civil liberty.