- 23 Sep 2005
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Whether you are liberal, conservative or somewhere inbetween, between these two main general political stances how would you describe yourself on them ^_^ ?
As for me i would say i am a very liberal person, not necessarily PC, but definitely very liberal. Mostly because it just feels right to me- it feels natural. And because it feels natural to me to be liberal, i am very happy in my stance. I think there are a lot of people which label themselves as liberal, but are not necessarily this by nature but rather because it is what some society expects of them. I respect conservative peoples beliefs like i mutually respect a lot of peoples beliefs, but i wouldn't call myself a traditionalist etc.
Some definitions;
Conservatism is a political and social term from the Latin verb conservare meaning to save or preserve. As the name suggests it usually indicates support for tradition and traditional values though the meaning has changed in different countries and time periods.
A person whose political philosophy is generally based on tradition and social stability, stressing established institutions, and preferring gradual development to abrupt change etc. Right Wing.
Liberalism;
Having political or social views favoring reform and progress.
Tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition. A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. Left wing.
Etc.
As for me i would say i am a very liberal person, not necessarily PC, but definitely very liberal. Mostly because it just feels right to me- it feels natural. And because it feels natural to me to be liberal, i am very happy in my stance. I think there are a lot of people which label themselves as liberal, but are not necessarily this by nature but rather because it is what some society expects of them. I respect conservative peoples beliefs like i mutually respect a lot of peoples beliefs, but i wouldn't call myself a traditionalist etc.
Some definitions;
Conservatism is a political and social term from the Latin verb conservare meaning to save or preserve. As the name suggests it usually indicates support for tradition and traditional values though the meaning has changed in different countries and time periods.
A person whose political philosophy is generally based on tradition and social stability, stressing established institutions, and preferring gradual development to abrupt change etc. Right Wing.
Liberalism;
Having political or social views favoring reform and progress.
Tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition. A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. Left wing.
Etc.