There are fundamental differences between these two political philosophies. Where are you on this spectrum and which Point of View best describes yourself?
Why can't conservatives communicate with liberals? Why can't the Right communicate with the Left? Why can't Republicans communicate with the Democrats? Are these two sides of the same coin? It is said that conservatives always see the glass half full, choosing to focus on the positives, while liberals see half empty, focusing on the negatives, but that doesn't explain all the differences. Political philosophies tend to gravitate toward different assumptions, starting points, and approaches on most topics. Keep in mind that this view looks at the two competing philosophies, not individuals who rarely conform exactly.