politics epos

this will be somewhat of a political epos; a series of blogs dealing with a fundamental topic of political theoery. I may wonder, but I hope to, at some point, end up at some point.

consider this an introduction to the problem. 

in American politics there seems to be two distinct paradigms with which citizens view the landscape. there is a liberal viewpoint, and a conservative one. i really don't want to delve into origins or histories of either one,(mostly cause i'm ignorant there!). let me focus on the liberal point of view first the liberal seems to view the state as a sort of caretaker. this means that the role of state is one that plays an active role in securing and individual's liberties, security, and status quo. they view the state the primary vehicle to equality and prosperity. liberals strive to adhere to our constitution, while promoting the progression of ideas. liberals look to the state to accomplish the collective will of the people. in acheiving this, they tend to value pragmatism more than the previously established traditions of the people or the state. while this is merely a brief overview, my intention is to focus on one specific point. and that point is the tendency of liberalism to lean heavily on the reliance of the state to acheive its goals. while most citizens will agree that the goals of liberalism are not bad by any means, it may be the means that cause me the most problems. i too desire liberty and justice for all, and i tend to think that the defense of human rights is a most honorable duty.  I think that the success of a nation can be measured by its progress, economic stability, health of the population, and morality (amung others), i see the liberal as needing a 'greater' vessel than the actual population to acheive this. There is much importance given to alruistic behavior, looking favorably upon work being done to promote universal human rights and providing equal dignity and opportunity to all. In fact, this seems to be a mandate placed upon the state by the people; a well negociated agreement within our mutually binding social-contract.

Does that, for the most part, accurately summerize the world view held by most modern liberals?

Feel free to help me better understand if I got something wrong.