In the UK, “conservative” (with a small c) generally is taken to mean that one has classical Liberal views, bordering on libertarian but not necessarily mainstream. It is distinguished from “Conservative” with a large C, which means strictly the Tory Party.
Here too, “Liberal” means free market, whereas I think in the USA it means “lefties”!
Oh, ok. I guess I was thinking along the US/Canadian lines of liberal, which, as you say, means “lefties”. I should have thought that in the UK there would be different definitions. Sorry.
So yes, I guess I am a small C conservative, as I do identify myself as a minor libertarian. Unfortunately, due to my young age, you know how it goes. My political affilition seems to be defining itself, but it could change!
Thanks for the link and the addition to your blogroll!
Although I’m not sure what exactly you mean by “small c”….
…just kidding.
In the UK, “conservative” (with a small c) generally is taken to mean that one has classical Liberal views, bordering on libertarian but not necessarily mainstream. It is distinguished from “Conservative” with a large C, which means strictly the Tory Party.
Here too, “Liberal” means free market, whereas I think in the USA it means “lefties”!
Oh, ok. I guess I was thinking along the US/Canadian lines of liberal, which, as you say, means “lefties”. I should have thought that in the UK there would be different definitions. Sorry.
So yes, I guess I am a small C conservative, as I do identify myself as a minor libertarian. Unfortunately, due to my young age, you know how it goes. My political affilition seems to be defining itself, but it could change!
Thanks again!