Overall, I'd say you have it backwards, but neither side is monolithic in its methods.
Most liberals that I know are proud of living in "the reality-based world" and will cite examples when arguing; most of the conservatives I've argued with recently believe that their belief makes things so. Their arguments are predicated on creating fear and awe of authority. There are, however, liberals who make unfounded assertions, and conservatives who cite cases.
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Most liberals that I know are proud of living in "the reality-based world" and will cite examples when arguing; most of the conservatives I've argued with recently believe that their belief makes things so. Their arguments are predicated on creating fear and awe of authority. There are, however, liberals who make unfounded assertions, and conservatives who cite cases.