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**mesZibeds** · 12-15-2011, 10:56 PM

'The study takes the American view of liberal vs. conservative. It defines "liberal" in terms of concern for genetically nonrelated people and support for private resources that help those people. It does not look at other factors that play into American political beliefs, such as abortion, gun control and gay rights.

"Liberals are more likely to be concerned about total strangers; conservatives are likely to be concerned with people they associate with," he said.'

What the hell is that supposed to mean?!?!?

I think what they're trying (and failing) to say, is that individualism is held more at a premium by conservatives, than by liberals. A Liberal will often be the one to champion civil rights over corporate self interest, for example, or immigration, as being illustrative of the generality. Basically, broad social themes. Whilst being no hard and fast rule, conservatives will be seen to support responsibility, irrespective of social forces.

There's overlap between the two, but it goes to a question of priority.

12-15-2011, 10:56 PM	#11
mesZibeds Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	'The study takes the American view of liberal vs. conservative. It defines "liberal" in terms of concern for genetically nonrelated people and support for private resources that help those people. It does not look at other factors that play into American political beliefs, such as abortion, gun control and gay rights. "Liberals are more likely to be concerned about total strangers; conservatives are likely to be concerned with people they associate with," he said.' What the hell is that supposed to mean?!?!? I think what they're trying (and failing) to say, is that individualism is held more at a premium by conservatives, than by liberals. A Liberal will often be the one to champion civil rights over corporate self interest, for example, or immigration, as being illustrative of the generality. Basically, broad social themes. Whilst being no hard and fast rule, conservatives will be seen to support responsibility, irrespective of social forces. There's overlap between the two, but it goes to a question of priority.
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