Many people do not really understand the difference between a conservative and a liberal. How do you really know which side of the spectrum you stand? In this article, we are going to explain some of the differences, so that as political figures are discussing conservative and liberal ideals, you'll know exactly what is going on.
The first side of the issue is the conservative side. The conservatives tend to want to preserve things the way they are. For example, they dislike change and do not want things to change in the way the country is run: how people come into power, civil rights, and how subsidies are handed out. Conservatives appreciate, in real terms, the importance of building and maintaining the economy to the benefit of society as a whole.
Many conservatives also believe that institutions, largely, have been successful rather than dwelling on mistakes. This has the effect of working towards improvement inefficiency (which is another key factor of Conservative thought). Many conservatives do not think technology is our friend. They feel that technology brings efficiency. However, they don't like over-reaching censorship on the most readily available platforms. Many conservatives are also very cautious people, which is reflected in the opinions and decisions of their politics.
Liberals, on the other hand, are quite different. Most liberals are very open to change, almost to a fault. They do not mind the ideas of change, as long as it is for a perceived good cause, even where there is no practical utilitarian upshot. Liberals tend to be willing to take more risks than most conservatives are in the whimsical pursuit of change. Most liberals are also, outwardly, tolerant of behavior different from their own. They stand on a willingness to open their minds to new ideas and concepts. Liberals also like to push for change without necessarily having a justification for their actions.
Liberals tend to be progressively thinking people, who are quite open to the new ideas of technology in terms of normal daily life, as well as in the role of assisting the government in managing the country. However, their emphasis on extreme individual freedom means more people groupings. In their philosophy, each of these groups has alternative norms that we just need to accept. Because these groupings can't manage other groupings, Liberals believe in a centralized oversight of all groupings to maintain a balance of fairness. Liberals believe we are citizens of the world. They are not as concerned with nationalism. Rather, they believe in citizenship.
There are some major differences between the two sides. Many people fall somewhere in the middle. They can find their comfort zone from taking pieces of each side. While some people are hesitant to change, they can accept the change to make things better for everyone. Some liberals are in favor of the legalization of drugs and are wholeheartedly against anything deemed to be hateful. Some conservatives believe we should be the police force of the world. War is big business.
Indeed, there are many differences in the ideals of the two groups. There is also a bond that forges from each side being determined to make life the best possible for the people in the areas with which they are concerned. There are times when the goals of both sides do come together nicely and result in wonderful progress for our cities, nation, and the country as a whole. Looking to the future, we can expect both sides to continue to change and progress. By design, it's not supposed to be easy. The Founding Fathers created checks and balances of power. Like two oars in a rowboat, they both need to work together. Otherwise, we just do circles in the lake.
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