What kind of political belief's operate in the US?

Answer 1

Until well into the Sixties political beliefs - and politicians representing those beliefs - ranged from Liberal to Moderate to Conservative. Since then - and certainly since the last two to three decades - (ultra-)conservative political beliefs among the electorate have put an ever-larger stamp on US political life. The Republican Party has more or less become a plaything in the hands of ultra-conservatives, and that party did not even manage to come up this year with one credible more or less 'moderate' Presidential candidate who might stand a chance to appeal to urban voters and become US President. The Democrats, in an effort not to lose all ground to Republican contenders, have also shifted notably to the right. President Obama, a (cautious) moderate, is because of that now often depicted by channels like FOX as a bleeding-heart liberal and who knows, closet Socialist.

So today, liberals today often keep their convictions to themselves and the political landscape as seen in the country's State and Federal Senates, judiciaries etcetera vary mostly from moderate to ultra-conservative, with (still) a majority considering themselves just 'plain' conservative.

Their beliefs on social issues are usually anti-abortion, anti-euthanasia, anti-drugs including Marihuana and pro-religion; on domestic issues many are anti-arms control, and in favor of a minimal role for the Federal Government. Most conservatives also like the free market and capitalism to go unhindered, unless of course that results in loss of jobs. On international policy, some favor the USA's role as the policeman of the world - although recent experiences in Iraq, Lybia and Afghanistan have curbed their enthusiasm somewhat. Other conservatives favor isolationism, not getting involved at all unless a situation is a direct threat to US security.

Answer 2

Until well into the Sixties political beliefs - and politicians representing those beliefs - ranged from Liberal to Moderate to Conservative. Since then - and certainly since the last two to three decades - (ultra-)conservative political beliefs among the electorate have put an ever-larger stamp on US political life. The Republican Party has more or less become a plaything in the hands of ultra-conservatives, and that party did not even manage to come up this year with one credible more or less 'moderate' Presidential candidate who might stand a chance to appeal to urban voters and become US President. The Democrats, in an effort not to lose all ground to Republican contenders, have also shifted notably to the right. President Obama, a (cautious) moderate, is because of that now often depicted by channels like FOX as a bleeding-heart liberal and who knows, closet Socialist.

So today, liberals today often keep their convictions to themselves and the political landscape as seen in the country's State and Federal Senates, judiciaries etcetera vary mostly from moderate to ultra-conservative, with (still) a majority considering themselves just 'plain' conservative.

Their beliefs on social issues are usually anti-abortion, anti-euthanasia, anti-drugs including Marihuana and pro-religion; on domestic issues many are anti-arms control, and in favor of a minimal role for the Federal Government. Most conservatives also like the free market and capitalism to go unhindered, unless of course that results in loss of jobs. On international policy, some favor the USA's role as the policeman of the world - although recent experiences in Iraq, Lybia and Afghanistan have curbed their enthusiasm somewhat. Other conservatives favor isolationism, not getting involved at all unless a situation is a direct threat to US security.