When we think about the various political philosophies that govern us in some sort of rotational order, it's important to understand what these philosophies represent.  If you consider yourself a conservative, you probably believe more in self-governance than submission to a hierarchical group of bureaucrats telling you how to live your life from cradle to grave.  In addition, you're likely to believe in equal opportunity for all rather than equal outcomes for all.  You recognize that the Declaration of Independence assures you the "pursuit of happiness" rather than the guarantee of happiness.  In other words, you're free to live life in a way that makes you happy, so long as you don't break the laws or violate the rights of others. Contrarily, if you're a liberal, or, what is commonly called a "progressive" these days, and you decide that you're not satisfied with the opportunities in this most...(Read Full Article)