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I consider myself a social liberal and fiscal conservative, also known as classical liberal or libertarian
so i would be a Atheist Libertarian
so i would be a Atheist Libertarian
ThomasEdison said:Nihilist.
You name it and I don't like it.
Ivan Seeking said:I don't believe in little boxes anymore. For the most part, for any classically liberal view that I hold, be it fiscally or socially, there is [I have] a classically conservative view somewhere else. In terms of economics, it is clear that financial markets are not self-regulating, at least not in such a way that is acceptable to the global economy, so the entire foundation of modern fiscal conservatism fails, in my view. Greenspan himself stated before Congress that, a lifetime of his personal belief and experience was betrayed by the failure of the financial systems. He thought it was simply not possible. I still believe in free markets, but clearly there is a balance to be found that acts in everyone's best interest. By definition, that balance cannot be found through pure ideology, so there is no need for little boxes and labels.
slide_Rules said:Classical liberal.
Recent fiscal problems with market democracies are simply the result of the all too human temptation for the lazy majority to vote themselves largess at the expense of those who work. Consider Greece. Or California.
Taxes and a safety net are necessary - but when governments increase the former to 40 percent of income and the latter to middle class(ish) levels, incentives to work and strive erode.
Office_Shredder said:Increases? The top tax rate used to be 90% in the 50's
Ivan Seeking said:I don't believe in little boxes anymore.
it is clear that financial markets are not self-regulating
edpell said:What makes you say this? I think a classic free market view includes the rule of law. Laws against fraud and deception. For example if one buys transaction insurance from a third party at a premium rate that ALL parties know is fraudulently low (so low that if the market turns the insurer can never make good) there needs to be government law to stop the fraud.
Ivan Seeking said:what Greenspan never thought possible was that companies [a global financial system] could be incentivized to self-destruct.
edpell said:Please explain your understanding of this? Thanks.
The way I understand this is executive get bonuses for short term profits regardless of long term risk. So they do the rational thing and build up as big a pile of money in their Swiss bank accounts as possible as fast as possible. This is not a failure of the system it is a failure of the structure of rewards with a company. The fault of the board of directors and the stock holders both for providing no oversight. These company need to go bankrupt so that better managed companies like Warren Buffets companies can take over.
Ivan Seeking said:I don't believe in little boxes anymore. For the most part, for any classically liberal view that I hold, be it fiscally or socially, there is [I have] a classically conservative view somewhere else. In terms of economics, it is clear that financial markets are not self-regulating, at least not in such a way that is acceptable to the global economy, so the entire foundation of modern fiscal conservatism fails, in my view. Greenspan himself stated before Congress that, a lifetime of his personal belief and experience was betrayed by the failure of the financial systems. He thought it was simply not possible. I still believe in free markets, but clearly there is a balance to be found that acts in everyone's best interest. By definition, that balance cannot be found through pure ideology, so there is no need for little boxes and labels.
My political ideology is based on a combination of personal beliefs and scientific evidence. I believe in using critical thinking and data to inform my political views, rather than blindly following a specific ideology.
I do not identify as strictly liberal or conservative. I believe in evaluating each issue individually and forming an opinion based on its merits, rather than aligning with a particular political party or label.
My political views do not influence my scientific research. As a scientist, I strive to remain unbiased and objective in my research and conclusions, regardless of my personal beliefs.
I believe in equality and social justice for all individuals. I support policies and initiatives that promote equal rights and opportunities for marginalized groups, and I am committed to using my platform and skills as a scientist to advocate for these causes.
As a scientist, I trust the overwhelming evidence and consensus among experts that climate change is occurring and is primarily caused by human activity. I support taking action to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change for the sake of our planet and future generations.