After pondering self-described conservatives and liberals for decades now, I&#x27;ve recently concluded that they&#x27;re more or less the same.  Both groups seem to highly value their families and seek to promote their interests and protect them from threats.<p>The only thing that seems to differ is the definition of &#x27;family&#x27;.  At one end, the definition is more strict and exclusive (with a family of one being the most extreme), and on the other end, the definition is less strict and inclusive (with a family of everyone being the most extreme).