Liberalism is a combination of a good heart & naivete. They see a need & think the problem can be solved by starting another big government program. These programs just put a drain on the government, as well as the taxpayers & in the long run, usually hurts those it was meant to help.
Actually, some conservatives also suffer from the same "disorder." It just manifests itself as "legistlating morality.". They believe they can correct an immoral situation by illegalizing it. But that just drives it further underground, a wonderful breading ground for even more immorality.
That's why I'm more of a Libertarian.
2006-08-10 16:24:02
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answered by Smart Kat 7
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And everyone here must live with someone like you...do you ever stop ranting???
Are You an American Liberal?
If you have paid any attention at all to politics over the last couple of decades, you know that Republican politicians have spent an entire generation attacking liberals. However, unless you were paying close attention, you probably did not notice that those Republican politicians never bothered to actually define what a liberal is. They just attacked liberals, confident that the American people would follow along with their rhetorical sleight of hand, and not ask the question: "What is a liberal, anyway, and how come you spend so much time attacking them?"
Now, with the Republican Party in control of all three branches of the federal government, Americans are realizing how destructive the right wing Republican agenda is. So, Americans are beginning to question the partisan propaganda that has come from Republican politicians and their insider army of right wing political consultants. Americans are finally starting to ask themselves, "Am I one of those liberals that the Republicans keep talking about?"
Are you? Could you be an American liberal? The chances are pretty good that you are. After all, the Republicans say that everyone who doesn't agree with their radical right wing agenda is a liberal. But, it's best to be sure, so we have assembled the following list of questions so that you can test yourself to see if you really are an American liberal.
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The American Liberal Quiz
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Do you think that a United States of America without the liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is not worth living in? If so, you are an American liberal.
Are you thankful that environmental regulations saved the American bald eagle from extinction? If so, you are an American liberal.
Do you believe that heirs to multimilllion dollar fortunes like Paris Hilton do not deserve special tax breaks? If so, you are an American liberal.
Are you more inclined to trust the 99 percent of scientists who say that global warming is real and has been caused by human activities, rather than the oil industry lobbyists who still insist that global warming has not yet been proven? If so, you are an American liberal.
Do you think that the use of nuclear weapons should always be forbidden, even when the nuclear weapons are owned by the United States? If so, you are an American liberal.
Do you believe that people who put in a hard day's work have a right to be paid enough to raise a family? If so, you are an American liberal.
Are you bothered when you hear about government programs to spy on the lawful activities of American citizens? If so, you are an American liberal.
Do you think it's a bad idea to allow a small set of religious fundamentalists to determine the laws that we all must live by? If so, you are an American liberal.
Are you interested in making America even better than it has been? If so, you are an American liberal.
Do you want to make decisions about your family without interference from the government? Is so, you are an American liberal.
Are you against having your tax money funneled into corporate bank accounts? If so, you are an American liberal.
Do you think that the government has the responsibility to tell us what it's doing in our name? If so, you are an American liberal.
2006-08-11 22:58:41
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answered by Beamer 4
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To answer your question I would have to say no. Liberalism is caused by pure ignorance. It is acceptable to a certain degree such as pro abortion, gun control, and pro enviroment. But when taken to the extreme it is shear stupidity. Anyone who fights for the rights of terrorists or compares America to Nazi's is simply a complete moron who doesn't pay attention to anything that goes on in the world.
2006-08-10 23:06:44
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answered by true_skillzz 3
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LOL...that's not very nice. No, it's not a mental disorder...just a naive ideology. It all sounds real nice (heck, everyone was liberal when they were a kid)...but it's not very practical.
2006-08-10 23:01:41
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answered by redfernkitty 3
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As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
--George Washington
you traitor. and how blind you can not even see bush has proved the utter failure of conservative 'ideas.'
2006-08-10 23:04:35
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answered by cassandra 6
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lets see what was liberal in history:
anti slavery
civil rights
seperation of church and state
anti-totalitarianism
do you consider this a mental disorder.
2006-08-11 01:41:14
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answered by hawkeyes 3
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If it is, I prefer to be crazy than sane and being a republican, Ugh!!! Thank god for that mental disorder
2006-08-10 23:09:30
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answered by class4 5
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I it caused them to move to an established socialist country, there are plenty out there..
2006-08-10 23:00:48
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answered by Black Sabbath 6
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You want to talk about dilusional? Look no further than that idiot sitting in the White House.
2006-08-10 23:06:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Congradulations your questions are getting shorter.
Now go for clarity and you will be golden!
2006-08-10 23:02:28
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answered by Anonymous
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