a conservative is by definition a hypocrite, that is, someone who knows (they think) how everyone else should behave, and wants to tell everyone how to behave, but demands to be allowed to do whatever he or she wants to do at all times without criticism or constraint. This holds true no matter if your talking fiscal or social or religious conservatism.

Liberals on the other hand want everyone to be able to do whatever they want to do, as long as they don't step on other peoples toes. A much more humane and sensible attitude, as far as I am concerned.

a non-apologetic, die-hard, bleeding heart liberal and proud of it.