Why does Conservative political thought differ so much from Liberal political thought?
It appears that there is no common ground. Could it be that each side is developed differently with different thought processes?
It appears that there is no common ground. Could it be that each side is developed differently with different thought processes?
electricpole
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Conservative thought, is reasoned, and cautious, not rigid. That is a "reactionary". It takes unintended consequences into it's decision making.
Liberal thought is more on the wishful thinking side. They don't like the notion that there are influences like "human nature", and that the world is full of finites.
Liberals think there are problems and absolute solutions
Conservatives think there are problems and trade off's.
Donnie Doom
Conservatives are trying to keep what they have. Liberals are trying to take what others have.
Anonymous
Being progressive requires intelligence, insight, wisdom, and education.
Being conservative requires none of these.
Anonymous
All right-wing political ideology finds its roots in mental illnesses. This has been proven time and time again. Cons open mouth, out comes the crazy. As Trump proved throughout the campaign he lost in a landslide.
Undisclosed
It's all about personal beliefs, imo. People can get passionate and go to the extremes. I'm sure other users will give a better answer than what I've provided.