I was reading another thread and thinking that sometimes comparing what the different parties do is pointless as they do things for different reasons. This makes it pointless to complain about a Conservative government behaving in a conservative manner, a Labour government behaving in a socialist manner, or the Lib Dems wanting Liberal advances.
This made me look up some definitions:
Conservatives believe in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional values and a strong national defence. They believe the role of government should be to provide people the freedom necessary to pursue their own goals.
Socialists (Labour) believe in an economic system that promotes common property ownership and a political hierarchy government. Under socialism, people in positions of authority make the decisions for the collective group. Although far less intrusive, socialism is often confused with communism. The difference is that communism encompasses both the economic and political systems, whereas socialism is more subtle and flexible, and usually applies only to economic systems.
Liberals believe in government action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all. It is the duty of the government to alleviate social ills and to protect civil liberties and individual and human rights. They believe the role of the government should be to guarantee that no one is in need.
I think I may disregard the minutiae when it comes to voting and just vote for the party that holds the same views as I do, hoping that they do not have to compromise too much if they have power.
Good Morning Thursday 25th April 2024
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