Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Fox News vs. NPR (was "MoveOn.org")

[Michael <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

> I think I would be a bit careful here, Mike.  The data I recall
> seeing (please correct me!) suggest that there is some correlation
> between the amount of education you have had and the likelihood that
> you will endorse statements that could be construed as "liberal",
> but only in the realm of social policy.  And some of those attitudes
> might best be construed as "tolerant" rather than "liberal". (E.g.,
> is a willingness to have your son or daughter date somebody of a
> different race or religion really "liberal"?)  But about defense and
> economics and other issues, there's a much weaker relationship.  Or, 
> to put it another way, the titans on Wall Street have never been 
> considered "left-leaning", but only a tiny percentage of them 
> would favor a policy like teaching creationism in public schools.

 From my own point of view I find it hard to classify myself as either 
liberal or conservative. I'm pretty much unbiased by race, nationality, 
gender, etc. I'm not religious but have strong morals. I believe in both 
capitalism and socialism to a limited degree but think that if either 
overpowers the other or is implemented wrong that things won't work 
right. I believe that sometimes military use is needed and crushing 
power should be used but am overall an anti-war pacifist. I believe in 
perserving the enviroment but that human needs come first. Very wishy 
washy in general I guess but I think it's more reasoned than extremist. 
Not really appropiate to be a democrate or a republician. Not even 
within the realms of something like the Libertarian party.

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