Conservative Republicans favor smaller government, in which decisions are made locally. Liberal Democrats support a larger, more powerful central government, in which bureaucrats make decisions.
Conservative Republicans favor taxes only for specific, constitutionally mandated items. Liberal Democrats believe in higher taxes to redistribute wealth as government bureaucrats deem appropriate.
Conservative Republicans believe in the sanctity of life and marriage. Liberal Democrats support killing our young by abortion and force acceptance of aberrant lifestyles upon our society.
Conservative Republicans believe in individual achievement and responsibility. This includes the responsibility to take advantage of opportunities such as an education; it also includes reaping rewards for success in personal endeavors. Liberal Democrats favor regulations that, in effect, take away incentives for excellence and reward mediocrity.
All this being said, some people like the government to take charge of their lives. I prefer to live my life the way i want.