[annalex]

Political philosophies pivot on two independent axes: Individual vs. State and Traditional vs. Novel. The first is Libertarian vs. Socialist axis; the second is Conservative vs. Liberal axis.

At this particular point in time in American politics, many wish for a return to traditional America which happened to enjoy small government and respect for individual rights as well as respect for Christian tradition, and so the wishes of libertarians and conservatives align -- not due to a common philosophy, but due to a circumstance.

[A.J.Armitage]

Political philosophies pivot on two independent axes: Individual vs. State and Traditional vs. Novel. The first is Libertarian vs. Socialist axis; the second is Conservative vs. Liberal axis.

Interesting. Makes more sense than ones I've seen that separate libertarianism and authoritarianism from right and left without specifying what right and left mean. I have a question, though. Traditional and novel what? Morals can't be it, unless you're already at the state end of the first axis, because for a libertarian, tradition vs. novelty is simply not a political issue He may care about it passionately, but would never get the government involved.

[Kevin Curry]

Political philosophies pivot on two independent axes: Individual vs. State and Traditional vs. Novel. The first is Libertarian vs. Socialist axis; the second is Conservative vs. Liberal axis.

Goverment falls within the context of three axes: popularly enacted law, centralized plenary authority, and anarchy.