I have traditional conservative values, but i'm probably more a communist than a capitalist. Is this insanity?

If you desire a world where traditional family values flourish, why would a world where everything is for sale, and the hierarchy is not based on who is the most kind and noble, but who is the best at making money (which the love of is the root of all evil)??? I'm not a communist, but more of like a "communalist" if that's a thing. I think we must work as a team.

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ElwoodBlues · M

I think part of the confusion is that there are multiple 'traditions' that identify themselves as conservative, and so the label becomes confusing.

For example, in Europe, self-identified conservatives support strict gun control, universal health care, and carbon reduction; very different from US conservatives.

Speaking of carbon reduction, are conservationists conservative? I would have thought so — the conservationist ethos derives from the basic conservative Edmund Burke principle that "we don't generally know what the heck we're doing, so making big changes in a system can be highly risky." But conservationists often find themselves opposed by other self described conservatives.

BRUUH · VIP

@ElwoodBlues Most of the difference can just be explained by the fact that parties represent political ideologies, and when the main conservative or liberal party in a country changes on a topic that isn't strickly conservative or liberal, their voting block is influenced.

ElwoodBlues · M

@BRUUH I totally agree that political ideologies adopt names for whatever reason. But it still begs the question of what is meant by "traditional conservative." I think it's confusing if you don't define the phrase.

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JSul3 · 70-79

@BRUUH My HS History teacher told us:
"Freedom of speech...yes you are free to say anything you wish, but there may be consequences for you saying it.
With freedoms come duties and responsibilities."