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Politics : CD's Incoherent Ramblings and Politics for Dummies Thread

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To: koan who wrote (59)10/19/2007 7:47:45 PM
From: LoneClone  Read Replies (2) of 361
 
So can a libertarian also be conservative or liberal depending on their stance on social issues?

Most people in the world see the US approach as confusing because they have a more nuanced understanding of these issues. Do you ever read non-tabloid Eneglish newspapers? The grasp of political science and philosophy (not to mention the writing itself) is infinitely superior to what you get in the States.

As to whether you should look back in history to understand what these terms really mean and why they mean what they mean, I refer you to the famous quote by the philosopher George Santayana.

"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
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