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Liberal vs. Conservative Values

Google the terms “liberal values” and “conservative values” and you’ll find angry voices on both sides calling the opposition stupid and irrational. Here’s a look at the ideals underlying the ideologies.

The Tea Party

A conservative political movement, the Tea Party emerged soon after President Obama’s inauguration, with a series of local and national protests. In 2010, the Tea Party backed local candidates across the country…

Terrorism

Terrorism involves violence against civilians… with a political or religious motivation… organized to attract the most possible attention… for the purpose of intimidating a group of people, and/or pressuring a government to do (or not do) something.