Quote by Rupert Murdoch

I'm not a knee-jerk conservative. I passionately believe in free markets and less government, but not to the point of being a libertarian.

I'm not a knee-jerk conservative. I passionately believe in

Summary

This quote expresses the moderate stance of the speaker when it comes to political ideologies. While they align themselves with conservative principles such as advocating for free markets and limited government intervention, they do not fully support the libertarian ideology which seeks to minimize government intervention to an even greater extent. The speaker acknowledges the importance of striking a balance between the two, implying an openness to compromise and a recognition that some degree of government involvement may be necessary in certain areas.

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By Rupert Murdoch

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