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posted ago by LongDongDonald420x69 ago by LongDongDonald420x69 +19 / -0

This is taken from the Wikipedia definition for the LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) of Japan.

The LDP has not espoused a well-defined, unified ideology or political philosophy, due to its long-term government, and has been described as a "catch-all" party. Its members hold a variety of positions that could be broadly defined as being to the right of the opposition parties. The LDP is usually considered politically inclined based on conservatism and Japanese nationalism. The LDP traditionally identified itself with a number of general goals: rapid, export-based economic growth; close cooperation with the United States in foreign and defense policies; and several newer issues, such as administrative reform. Administrative reform encompassed several themes: simplification and streamlining of government bureaucracy; privatization of state-owned enterprises; and adoption of measures, including tax reform, in preparation for the expected strain on the economy posed by an aging society. Other priorities in the early 1990s included the promotion of a more active and positive role for Japan in the rapidly developing Asia-Pacific region, the internationalization of Japan's economy by the liberalization and promotion of domestic demand (expected to lead to the creation of a high-technology information society) and the promotion of scientific research. A business-inspired commitment to free enterprise was tempered by the insistence of important small business and agricultural constituencies on some form of protectionism and subsidies. In addition, the LDP opposes the legalization of same-sex marriage.

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LongDongDonald420x69 [S] 1 point ago +2 / -1

Great point, fren!!

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AnonLurker 3 points ago +4 / -1

do not misconstrued radical left ideology.. yes they came from Liberal who went far off.. but concepts like ""free speech"" is also liberalism..

but yeah today, in social media, conservatism = Hitler LOL