Questions often arise as to what is a liberal? What is a conservative? What does it mean to support the Left? Or the Right? What does a certain political party stand for? Although some positions change over time and it's never good to make generalizations about what a certain group thinks. I will clarify some of the basic ideological definitions. Politicians have a wide range of opinions; thus, any particular leader doesn't necessary fit neatly into these categories.The original definition of a liberal was someone who advocated change, new philosophies, and new ideas. A conservative was someone who avoided change, instead preferring to stick to the tried and true. In modern times, these definitions have expanded to include a wide set of political beliefs (which are defined below). To be Leftist or agree with the Left political point of view is synonymous with being liberal. To be Rightist or agree with the Right political point of view is synonymous with being conservative. The Left and Right terms were created because political ideology is viewed on a continuum. For example, if you agree more with liberal ideas, you're considered more Leftist in your thinking, and if you agree more with the conservative, you're considered more rightist in your thinking. The difference in political ideology: on abortion Liberals Pro choice, Conservative Prolife (Christian Values). On healthcare, Liberals believe make 100 percent government controlled. Conservative believes de-regulate and introduce free market reform. In business: Increase regulation, Conservative ease regulation and keep government out of business. On crime protect the rights of the accused first and foremost, Conservative provide maximum punishment and protect the rights of the victim first and foremost. On the issue Samesex marriage, Liberals believe Legalize, Conservative believe it must be ban (Christian Values). On Religion, Liberals maintain separation of church and state; prevent faith-based government initiatives. Conservatives maintain separation of church and state but introduce more religion in schools; allow faith-based government initiatives(Christian Values) .On Death penalty, Liberals believe it must be Ban, Conservative believe it should be maintain. On Gun control, Liberals believe in Ban, Conservative protect gun ownership, every man must have the right to protect himself because we are living in an imperfect world. On minimum wage, Liberals believe it should be increase. Conservative, do not believe in a minimum wage or maximum wage they believe in performance determine a man earnings. On social security (pension), Liberals increase age of beginning eligibility (e.g. 68 or 70); increase salary limits subject to tax. Conservative believes privatize; i.e. allow citizens control over their own money and allow stock investments. On taxes Liberals increase taxes, especially on the rich. Conservative cut taxes, especially on businesses that invest and hire because they create jobs and not government. On unions, workers should be unionized wherever possible, even if it means mandatory joining of a union to work at a place. Conservatives believe unionization should be limited, and workers should never be forced to join. Physician assisted suicide, Liberals believe it should be allow, Conservatives believe it must be prevented. Immigration, Liberals believe prevent the creation of a national ID card & database to track people in the country. Conservatives create a national ID card & database to track people in the country. On government size, increase the government and use more socialistic policies. Conservatives reduce the government and use more capitalistic, free-market policies. On personal Responsibility, Liberals believe government needs to protect people from themselves. Conservatives believe people should be responsible and be held accountable for their own actions. I hope you now have a better understanding of which side of the political spectrum you are. And now you may know if you are a conservative or a liberal. Conservatives are usually people of Christian values. And Liberals tends to be less in favor of Christian values. As human beings we all must respect each other's views even if we disagree. I leave it up to you to determine if DP, UPP or NA is liberal or conservative. Political ideology is not an American thing it exists in most countries of the world. I Miguel Arrindell am definitely a conservative. I believe only God our creator can do as he is please, and no man or government has the right to regulate sin and make it legal or make wrong right. For an example abortion and samesex marriage. However, I must continue to love all people. That is a commandment from God.
The Patriot Miguel Arrindell
