Those are the dictionary definitions of conservatism, liberalism and socialism. Would you perhaps like to elucidate (To make clear or plain, especially by explanation; clarify) on the Hidden Agenda of the source; The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. :rolleyes: The political spectrum, (I'll give you that my use of axis was inconsistent), has two ends and a middle. Liberalism sitting in the middle is loose and flexible, and formally against strong governmental control and dictate. As you move either way to the left or right, the stronger the levels of governmental control to enforce social structure and political viewpoint. This isn't my opinion, it's an accepted fact of modern politics. And you're also trying to control the meaning of the word 'theory' to purely the physical sciences so I'll give you the dictionary definition of that too shall I? Theory 1) A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena. 2) The branch of a science or art consisting of its explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as opposed to practice: a fine musician who had never studied theory. 3) A set of theorems that constitute a systematic view of a branch of mathematics. 4) Abstract reasoning; speculation: a decision based on experience rather than theory. 5) A belief or principle that guides action or assists comprehension or judgment: staked out the house on the theory that criminals usually return to the scene of the crime. 6) An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture. Source The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved
