[Dominic Harr]

I think the one dimensional axis of conservative vs. liberal is too simplistic, maybe you need a two dimensional one where you have social/moral rules on one axis and economics on the other.

I completely agree. Analyzing people's opinions as best I can, that's what I'm trying to arrive at here.

I'm working from a hypothesis of there being 'social' and 'political' beliefs.

[Nowhere Man]

I completely agree. Analyzing people's opinions as best I can, that's what I'm trying to arrive at here.

I'm working from a hypothesis of there being 'social' and 'political' beliefs.

I wish you all the luck, it is a very interesting study of politics and social viewpoints. Much like liberalism, there is no true monolithic conservatism either.

Also, good luck on trying to unite the conservatives, it is a long road to hoe indeed although I'm sure the liberals have much the same problem because they have their own gaggles to deal with ranging from homosexual rights, feminists, and so on, many such groups which might not all see eye-to-eye either.