Intro to politics/political parties in America?

[cmv]

Anyone have a good link that describes and compares/contrasts conservatives, liberals, republicans, democrates, etc... I know that there is some overlapping in parties but I would like to get a better understanding of the basis behind the parties/movements.

 

[GoldenBear]

Conservative: read Russ's posts
Liberal: read Red Dawn's posts

 

[snakesnfrogs]

here