What is a liberal?

and what is the oposite of a liberal? What are the views of each side?

'liberal' and 'conservative' no longer have any real meaning. They're simply words to describe which special interests public money is funneled to.

Liberal what? It depends on what you're talking about. There's not one specific topic that liberal refers to. You could be talking about politics, feminism, etc.

how about politics. or war? what is a liberal view of those topics? politics is really quite confusing to me.

 
Conservative
adj.

Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.

Traditional or restrained in style: a conservative dark suit.

Moderate; cautious: a conservative estimate.

Of or relating to the political philosophy of conservatism.

Belonging to a conservative party, group, or movement.

Tending to conserve; preservative: the conservative use of natural resources.

 
Liberal
adj.

Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.

Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.

If you mean the difference between democrats (liberals) and republicans (conservatives) this has some answers

http://www.funadvice.com/q/difference_between_conservitive_and