My original post was not intended to convey that all countries should emulate the U.S. economic policies, though in America it has, by an large been successful and affords the majority a comfortable life. In no way did I intend to insult anyone or convey a sense of superiority. I wrote the post only to learn more about the political system in the British Isles. My experience on the Mudcat has led me to believe that the definition of liberal and conservative might differ in the U. S. from the definition in other parts of the world.

DougR