Steve: not really to me. I'm not really sure what the definition of a moderate position is. To me, it's a bit like being half pregnant. On most issues, I believe most people take an either, or, position ...or else they really don't care one way or the other.

I do believe that the words, "conservative" and "liberal" might mean different things to different people. Someone described in Great Britain or Germany as being a conservative, or a liberal, might not describe that person as we use those terms in the U. S.

I also believe that a person who describes himself/herself as a conservative can supports social security, healthcare for those who cannot afford it, and many other social issues without losing his/her conservative identity. The same for liberals. I think that a liberal might side with conservatives on some issues. Not many, maybe, but some.

Maybe Steve, you can explain it to me. What, for example, is the moderate's view on the federal budget? On the defense budget? On universal health care?

I'd be interested to know.

Thanks,

DougR