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lib·er·al ( P ) Pronunciation Key (lbr-l, lbrl)
adj.
Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.
Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.
con·ser·va·tive ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kn-sūrv-tv)
adj.
Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.
Traditional or restrained in style: a conservative dark suit.
Moderate; cautious: a conservative estimate.
Of or relating to the political philosophy of conservatism.
Belonging to a conservative party, group, or movement.
If you look at these definitions from dictionary.com, they present a basic philosophy difference. Personally, given those two definitions, I would say Liberal is a good thing, but I'm a liberal. They also said Gore was too liberal, but more people voted for him than for anybody else.
I am tired of the Republicans using the word liberal as though it were a bad thing. It is different from being conservative, that doesn't mean it's bad. I don't call conservatives "bad", I simply recognize that view life from a different spin than I do.
Clinton was pretty moderate and when he compromised on issues, he was accused of waffling.
I want to hear what the candidates think about the issues and make my decisions based on who most closely agrees with my own opinions. I am so sick of both parties dogging the others. Just be upfront about yourself and let the voters decide what they want to do.
Dee
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