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The country had a paranoia regarding certain forms of socialism that culminated in a major military build up, war, various military events, and unjust political persecution. Other forms of socialism resulting in things like social security grew from the trauma of the Depression. I don't see compromise when the two meet, what I see are like two opposing fronts, like a weather system, where those fronts meet there is conflict or thunder/lightning/severe wind/hail/etc. I also see the nation as one that grows, evolves and learns from its past, that is not what I would consider compromise either.

Given the Judeo-Christian values most American have there are conflicts in what is considered conservative and liberal values. Am I my brother's keeper, well yes - but I don't want my Uncle Sam to force me.

No.

I do support regulated markets. The key questions involve how much and what is the purpose of regulation?

The two forces are at odds with each other. There is push from both sides, in 2008 there was a push to a more centralized controlled society, in 2010 there was a push back.

They represent the quintessential conflict on many issues in this country. They are mostly the same, but there are a few core differences. There is no compromise in these core differences.

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