Liberal vs. Conservative and Libertarian vs. Statist

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Wednesday May 05, 2010 · 7:39 AM PDT

2010/05/05 · 07:39

We tend to think of politics as Left vs. Right but that really is too simple. Using the Nolan Chart (www.nolanchart.com/) politics really has two dimensions, not one.

Liberal vs. Conservative - Liberals and Conservatives differ on social values. Issues such as the role of women, sexual freedom, civil rights, recreational drug use and religious expression are all areas of contention between the two groups.

Libertarian vs. Statist - Libertarians and Statists differ on the role of government. Issues such as taxes, state rights, the military, government safety nets and government regulation are the main areas of disagreement.

So why don’t we have four major political parties instead of four?

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What best describes your political affliation?

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What best describes your political affliation?

Liberal

72 votes

Conservative

41 votes

Libertarian

167 votes

Statist

49 votes

Centrist

44 votes

McCain to reinstate Glass-Steagall?!? WTF?!?

methinshaw

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Sunday January 10, 2010 · 4:15 PM PST

2010/01/10 · 16:15

So like a good little liberal I frequently read the Nation. This evening I was taken by surprise by an article by Robert Scheer about how McCain is supporting the repeal of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

http://www.thenation.com/...

I don't think anyone has addressed this in a previous diary. Sorry if I missed it!

methinshaw

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Wednesday December 23, 2009 · 7:04 PM PST

2009/12/23 · 19:04

I'm going to take a much needed break from Daily Kos for Christmas. The more I read about this whole health care "reform" nonsense from the people here supporting it, the more furious I get. Especially, at a time of the year when I should be full of holiday cheer and all that jazz. But I'd like to get my thoughts out one last time about how, as my title says, the progressives in this country seem ready to follow the Democratic Party off a cliff.

methinshaw

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Saturday August 30, 2008 · 9:12 AM PDT

2008/08/30 · 09:12

it's best just to step out of the way and let them do it. I noticed last night and today that none of Obama's people where on TV. This made me angry at first, because I think it's pretty obvious that McCain's pick is beyond insane. The fact there is any debate at all baffles me. I don't see how these people are keeping a straight face. This is the dumbest decision a potential President has made in the history of EVER. Yes, she's from Alaska, that means she's an expert on foreign policy with Russia.

And I'm like, come on Obama, knock this out of the park. What's going on? But as I thought more about...Mama did raise no fool. What is Obama up to?

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How did McCain make his VP pick?

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How did McCain make his VP pick?

Asked George W. Bush who he should pick.

8 votes

Asked George W. Bush's dog Barney who he should pick.

19 votes

Drew names from a hat.

12 votes

Got really stoned first.

30 votes

It will definately be Romney (with update)

methinshaw

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Thursday August 28, 2008 · 8:58 AM PDT

2008/08/28 · 08:58

At least if the GOP establishment has their way. He was their favorite to begin with because he's really a big business guy but he pretends to have "traditional values." Just like Reagan and the Bushes. The GOP doesn't want an actual social conservative as the President, just one that can talk the talk during an election but then sell out the middle class to the highest bidder once they get into office.

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How much longer do you think the Republicans can keep their base together?

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How much longer do you think the Republicans can keep their base together?

It's unstoppable!

9 votes

For the next five to ten years.

8 votes

Until Obama gets elected and turns the country around.

25 votes

November.

17 votes

It's already done!

35 votes

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Liberal vs. Conservative and Libertarian vs. Statist

McCain to reinstate Glass-Steagall?!? WTF?!?

Lemmings off a cliff (updated)

When your opponent is self-destructing...

It will definately be Romney (with update)