Liberal to Conservative.  Winston Churchill is credited with saying it (but many actually have, and he was not the first) "If you are not a liberal at 20, you have no heart.  If you are not a conservative at 30, you have no brains".

(Citizen)Dr. GuyOctober 17, 2006 11:41:20

Liberal to Conservative. Winston Churchill is credited with saying it (but many actually have, and he was not the first) "If you are not a liberal at 20, you have no heart. If you are not a conservative at 30, you have no brains".

gee I wonder if sean conners {if that is his real name} will see this answer as a personal attack. heh heh

To me it seems a natural progression to go from being a Liberal to becoming a Conservative.  Just my 2 cents worth.

i am familiar with the churchhill quote,,,and yes, it is my real name...i don't see why you doubt that so much...

but apparantly you take that quote to heart.

i was a republican at 20 and a libertarian at 30...really didn't have a lot to do with the tight lil "left vs right" frame you try to rope everyone into. i just got sick of both parties.

it might surprise you, but i was a lot more liberal in the 80's as a republican...my abortion view was more liberal, science has evolved that viewpoint. and on several other issues, my views have gotten more conservative over the years..

you just don't see that because of my stance against the invasion of iraq since before the invasion. or maybe it's because i see what this administration has done to the GOP...i saw the neocons and religious zealots take over in 94...in 95 i became a libertarian...no view shifts or leaning more left or right was necessary.

like reagan said,,,"i didn't leave my party, my party left me."

Sean Connery, a.k.a. SConn1October 17, 2006 13:25:17Reply

am familiar with the churchill quote,,,and yes, it is my real name...i don't see why you doubt that so much... but apparently you take that quote to heart. i was a republican at 20 and a libertarian at 30...really didn't have a lot to do with the tight Lil "left vs right" frame you try to rope everyone into. i just got sick of both parties. it might surprise you, but i was a lot more liberal in the 80's as a republican...my abortion view was more liberal, science has evolved that viewpoint. and on several other issues, my views have gotten more conservative over the years.. you just don't see that because of my stance against the invasion of Iraq since before the invasion. or maybe it's because i see what this administration has done to the GOP...i saw the neocons and religious zealots take over in 94...in 95 i became a libertarian...no view shifts or leaning more left or right was necessary. like Reagan said,,,"i didn't leave my party, my party left me."

A clear and concise explanation,, bravo.. not one cuss word.

(Citizen)TrudygolightlyOctober 17, 2006 12:51:29

To me it seems a natural progression to go from being a Liberal to becoming a Conservative. Just my 2 cents worth.

THat's how it went for me.

Liberal to Centrist (so far). and only 20..

Since I study in finance and economy, I understand a little more the Conservative's viewpoint (which is why I think those course should be mandatory in High School), but the liberals do have serious concerns about "Superfree Conservatives".

However, more than often, liberals adopt demagogy. And Conservatives do too.

In the past years, however, I have seen more demagogy in the conservative camp

I've been a conservative all my life -- more of a Goldwater conservative than neo-conservative, though.

Reply By: CikomyrPosted: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Liberal to Centrist (so far). and only 20..

 

you are not american so "liberal" does not have the same meaning. I hope I remember you are from canada.

Reply By: Mike's Daily LogPosted: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 I've been a conservative all my life -- more of a Goldwater conservative than neo-conservative, though.

 

I was a leftist loon in the 60's and 70's more middle ground till 2003 when My party {the democrats} offered crap for President. Switched over in 2003 and have been getting more and more conservative daily as I see the left betraying the country I love so much.

As I age I just try to remember to change my shorts.

you are not american so "liberal" does not have the same meaning. I hope I remember you are from canada.

I don't really see the difference. The principles of "Liberal" (economicly) is in more in favor of interventionism in the markets, more social programs and taxes to pay for the latter.

While "Conservative" is in favor of a small state, less laws legislating the markets. A small state means less social programs, more rooms for the private business and less taxes.

"Liberal" in term of morality is more toward acceptation of the new, of the different. Like gays, abortion, immigrants & co.

"Conservative" in toward preserving the old values, like the classic family cell, religion, etc...

did I got it wrong?

We have (canada-wide), a "Liberal" party and a "Conservative" party, that's how they are named. (nicknamed "Tories" for the Conservatives).

Reply By: CikomyrPosted: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 you are not american so "liberal" does not have the same meaning. I hope I remember you are from canada. I don't really see the difference. The principles of "Liberal" (economicly) is in more in favor of interventionism in the markets, more social programs and taxes to pay for the latter. While "Conservative" is in favor of a small state, less laws legislating the markets. A small state means less social programs, more rooms for the private business and less taxes. "Liberal" in term of morality is more toward acceptation of the new, of the different. Like gays, abortion, immigrants & co. "Conservative" in toward preserving the old values, like the classic family cell, religion, etc... did I got it wrong? We have (canada-wide), a "Liberal" party and a "Conservative" party, that's how they are named. (nicknamed "Tories" for

nope you nailed it.

 

I am for small term entitlements not lifetime. here in the states that is how it turned out, tax the hard working people to feed the slugs and ner do wells.

Next time, don't beleive that you (USA) own a monopole on political terms

"Liberal" and "Conservative" originates in England, as I recall..

Reply By: CikomyrPosted: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Next time, don't beleive that you (USA) own a monopole on political terms "Liberal" and "Conservative" originates in England, as I recall..

I stand corrected.