Honest question... If this country was divided into liberals and conservatives with each having their own side, which one would prosper and survive?
I think that is interesting and telling if we want to approach that topic.
Conservatives are more focused on individual accomplishment and achievement so more people would prosper on their side, whereas liberals are more focused on the well-being of the community as a whole so more people would survive under liberals.
Ideally you take some of the best ideas and approaches from both persuasions and come up with the optimal situation. Hopefully that's what we, as a national continue to try and do.