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Progressivism is a political philosophy in support of social reform. In the 21st century, a movement that identifies as progressive is “a social or political movement that aims to represent the interests of ordinary people through political change and the support of government actions”.
What does moderate mean for politics?
Moderate is an ideological category which designates a rejection of radical or extreme views, especially in regard to politics and religion. A moderate is considered someone occupying any mainstream position avoiding extreme views and major social change.
What is the economic meaning of liberalism?
Economic liberalism (also known as fiscal conservatism in United States politics) is a political and economic ideology based on strong support for an individualist market economy and private property in the means of production. It also contrasts with protectionism because of its support for free trade and open markets.
What is politically conservative?
Conservatism is an aesthetic, cultural, social, and political philosophy, which seeks to promote and to preserve traditional social institutions. In Western culture, conservatives seek to preserve a range of institutions such as organized religion, parliamentary government, and property rights.
What does it mean to be a “fiscally conservative?
To use “fiscally conservative” as an adjective to describe your beliefs, or to call yourself a “fiscal conservative” is to believe in these things. As Mr. Watson said in his definition: government should … be modest about intervening in the economic aspects of their lives and so should not overly regulate, spend, tax or borrow.
What is liberliberty and fiscal conservative?
Liberty is a founding, central principle of America, and that includes social liberty. The “fiscal conservative” in me believes strongly in limited and efficient federal government, and restoring much more state control and federalism. Why fiscal conservatism?
Is social liberalism a real thing?
Social liberalism is also a real thing with a definition. Mr Watson’s definition of being socially liberal is simple and straightforward and is the only manner in which the “fiscal conservative” component can be true. Government should let people run their own personal lives. And it’s also fully opposite to the actual definition.
Do fiscal conservative ideologs value freedom?
If socially liberal, fiscal conservative ideologs really valued freedom, they wouldn’t be fiscally conservative. What they really mean when they say that they value freedom is not freedom for all people, but freedom for their wallets. How should it be reworded? What information supports this correction?