why do some people think that making a general negative statement about "liberals" refutes any argument

Question

no matter what the topic is, if it conveys any type of dissent toward the establishment- you can just say some dumb sh*t about liberals, and you won the argument?

Answer 1

I never got that either. Here's a definition of 'liberal' from www.dictionary.com. Sounds like a pretty good thing to be rather than an insult:

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.

Tending to give freely

Answer 2

I think these people get this from Rush Limbaugh and the jerks on Fox News. They don't even know the definition of liberal. If they did, they'd understand why I don't mind being called a liberal. It's not a bad word--it actually has many positive connotations. As with most problems, it comes down to ignorance.

Answer 3

For the same reason that making a general negative statement against conservatives will refute any arguement.

Answer 4

They feel that since you'll be taking time out to define what a "liberal" is, they win by default.

I notice you can do the same thing by exchanging the word 'liberal' with 'conservative'.

Answer 5

You mean like calling someone an "evil, greedy, racist conservative idiot right wing whackjob"? That seems to be the favored approach of the non-conservative set.

Answer 6

Ignorance and prejudice. I'm a Liberal.

I have not just one but two "V" devices for valor. Imagine that, a lousy Liberal proclaimed heoric by a Republican president, twice no less. It chaps their butt to hear that, but they got to live with it. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Answer 7

Because the people who would believe conservative logic are not really very bright.

Answer 8

It's easy and more than not, correct.

Answer 9

ok