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Most political pundits can be divided into idealogues or partisans.
Idealogues could be described as Liberal, Conservative, Libertarian etc... Their politics stems from a particular ideology, and they support whichever party most closely advocates their ideology. Over the course of their lives, idealogues may join and abandon party after party, searching for one that fits them. On the surface idealogues seems more palatable to us, but their lack of willingness to compromise can hinder their effectiveness, or result in radical policies where milder ones would do.
Partisans are party loyalists, and can be described as Democrat, Republican, Green etc... Their politics stem from party loyalty, and while they will try to shape the party into a better reflection of thier true ideals, loyalty is more important to them than specific policies. Most politicians are partisan, because loyalty and longevity are usually rewarded in institutions. They are usually more effective than idealogues -- and their ability to evolve with the times and change their positions is a strength, but they often come off as more loyal to their party than to their nation.
Idealogues could be described as Liberal, Conservative, Libertarian etc... Their politics stems from a particular ideology, and they support whichever party most closely advocates their ideology. Over the course of their lives, idealogues may join and abandon party after party, searching for one that fits them. On the surface idealogues seems more palatable to us, but their lack of willingness to compromise can hinder their effectiveness, or result in radical policies where milder ones would do.
Partisans are party loyalists, and can be described as Democrat, Republican, Green etc... Their politics stem from party loyalty, and while they will try to shape the party into a better reflection of thier true ideals, loyalty is more important to them than specific policies. Most politicians are partisan, because loyalty and longevity are usually rewarded in institutions. They are usually more effective than idealogues -- and their ability to evolve with the times and change their positions is a strength, but they often come off as more loyal to their party than to their nation.
