Here's how Merriam-Webster defines Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism......
Main Entry: con·ser·va·tism
Pronunciation: \kən-ˈsər-və-ˌti-zəm\
Function: noun
Date: 1832
1capitalized a: the principles and policies of a Conservative party b: the Conservative party
2 a: disposition in politics to preserve what is established b: a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, stressing established institutions, and preferring gradual development to abrupt change ; specifically : such a philosophy calling for lower taxes, limited government regulation of business and investing, a strong national defense, and individual financial responsibility for personal needs (as retirement income or health-care coverage)
3: the tendency to prefer an existing or traditional situation to change
Main Entry: lib·er·al·ism
Pronunciation: \ˈli-b(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm\
Function: noun
Date: 1819
1: the quality or state of being liberal
2 often capitalized : a movement in modern Protestantism emphasizing intellectual liberty and the spiritual and ethical content of Christianity b: a theory in economics emphasizing individual freedom from restraint and usually based on free competition, the self-regulating market, and the gold standard c: a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties d:capitalized : the principles and policies of a Liberal party
Main Entry: so·cial·ism
Pronunciation: \ˈsō-shə-ˌli-zəm\
Function: noun
Date: 1837
1: any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods
2 a: a system of society or group living in which there is no private property b: a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
3: a stage of society in Marxist theory transitional between capitalism and communism and distinguished by unequal distribution of goods and pay according to work done
I don't know about you Pilgrims, but I look at those three definitions, and I see:
Conservatism - what the Republicans used to be proud to be--
Liberalism - what the Democrats claim to be but ain't by a long shot!
Socialism - what the Democrats have evolved into and are becoming moreso every day under Obamanation and his Chicago cabal and team of tax cheats...
Seems to me that instead of being on this 'talking tour', this group of moderate Republicans should be out here listening to their conservative base and give up on become some brand of Dimmocrat Lite!!
I am truly disappointed in Jeb Bush's comments this weekend --- forget Reagan indeed!!! Wait 'til another true conservative comes along to lead the party and perhaps the GOP will rise again from the ashes of mediocrity!!!
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