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by efa 5089 days ago
Agree. I think people assume Republican means social conservative values only (thus they relate to country music). But Libertarian types are frequently Republicans. I see Pink Floyd themes being conservative. Conservatives are anti all powerful controlling government (freedom from tyranny).
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> Conservatives are anti all powerful controlling government (freedom from tyranny).

No. People who support democratic (note the small D) ideals are against an all powerful controlling government and tyranny. Note that this can include anarchists, in addition to those favoring a more traditional states. Neither conservatives nor liberals have shown themselves adverse to using the machinery of the state to give force to their views.