| richardhutnik said: Anyone here care to argue how libertarian and conservative are the same thing? |
They aren't.
If political beliefs are a circle, then libertarians are the opposite of moderates. Perpendicular to those and opposite of each other are progressive and conservative.
Right now, conservatives are being pulled toward liberalism, mainly because of the Libertarian views on government and taxes. Good for Libertarians, bad for Republicans. The Tea Party is the catalyst for this, as they're a driving force behind the far more conservative views in the Republican hemisphere right now. But ultimately, most Republicans would eschew the social liberalism of true Libertarians.
My sister and brother in-law agree on regulations, taxes, and big government but when it comes to abortion, and gay marriage, no.
