liberals... if you are so "open minded" and "tolerant" why do you personally attack those who have a different

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point of view

and yes to be fair, the extremist on the right are just as guilty and wrong too. but my question is why do liberals do this.... pls note webster's collegiate definition...

Liberal 1 : of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts
2 : generous, bountiful
3 : not literal
4 : not narrow in opinion or judgment : tolerant; also :
not orthodox

to add only because it was mentioned a few times... I once asked the question "what would be a more appropriate lable for "liberal" in the political sence... and it was removed. So I do know what I am asking.

Answer 1

Can we all say HYPOCRISY?

We are all hypocrites to some degree. But what you say about the liberals is true. They preach tolerance but are intolerant of conservatives.

At least we conservatives are honest in saying we don't like certain things and admit we believe they are wrong.

Best Wishes,

Sue

Answer 2

Well I think you have to recognise that your definition of liberal is a general definition as opposed to a political definition, especially the definition of liberal which is currently in the public perception. The 'smearing' definition promoted as a 'put down' by the political right is of course just an example of politics at its worst - it has no real meaning, does not bear examination in any rigorous way, but is an effective political tactic. The similarity to name calling on an elementary school yard should not be ignored. Which probably is a good indicator of the educational level of the people whose perceptions are changed by such tactics. But the people who create these distortions are different, very smart, immoral and cynical. People to whom truth and reality are irrelevent - to them the only meaningful reality is whatever 'truth' they can usefully manipulate an electoral majority to believe in order to pursue their agenda.

Should a liberal be 'tolerant' of an immorality such as nazism, or totalitarian communism or even the excesses of bushism? Should a liberal be tolerant of 'torture', Should a liberal be tolerant of inadequate governement foresight? etc etc. No absolutely not. Tolerance and broad evaluation of differing ideas, the ability re-think positions in light of new information, the ability to see the gray's are all characteristics, that would probably be more closely associated with liberals than other political flavors. Yet there are some ideas and actions which are so profoundly wrong, so dangerous, so counter productive, or so antithetical to what we are as people and as a nation, there is simply no place for political tolerance and compromise. I think that liberals today would argue that the current state of this nation regarding a broad swath of issues has reached the point where compromise and tolerance is simply not acceptable

Answer 3

The popular political term Liberal is not the same as your dictionary definition. Using an online dictionary might do you some good:

Liberal
1.
a.Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.

b.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.

c.Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.

I dont think tolerant or open minded means they still have to agree with everyones idea. As far as personally attacking that is something someone does on an individual basis and has little to do with their political affiliation. Also I think that a person can take disagreements with their beliefs to a personal level and they shouldnt.

Answer 4

I'm a liberal libertarian...I love the conservative opinions. I couldn't stand it if everyone agreed with me. Debating issues are only fun if you're dealing with a worthy adversary instead of a bunch of yes men. So I am tolerant of the conservative point of view...I know one thing for certain I'm not right on everything even though at times I sure feel like I do.

Answer 5

i in my view purely come right here to respond to question on matters I even have know-how in. i in my view on ly pass onthe attack as quickly as I see somone use arcane suggestions to attempt and disparage a faith. And which would be any faith. i in my view am Pagan and that i hit upon that is teachings greater healthful me as an entire. this does not mean i'm going to bash a christian or an athiest for their ideals. that's purely not my place. So while yet another does it I even tend to get slightly aggressive, because it have been. I often discover myself ignoring question i hit upon require an answer that would injury yet another. And no i'm not wiccan.

Answer 6

I don't think that any political point of view has a monopoly on personal attacks.

I personally consider myself liberal, and try to do everything in my power not to personally attack someone.

It's my opinion that most political pundants should stick to arguing the issues, not the people involved.

Answer 7

look what this idiot administration is putting the country through. could anyone that is liberal, sit back and be tolerant? All we did was point out the seriousness of the situation, and have been labelled as traitors ever since.
Well, the worm has definitely turned you my friend, and all neocons will ware the stain of greed, corruption,sexual deviation and death for the next generation.
Do I win the best post?

Answer 8

Look, attack politics is the norm in the USA. If you don't react, if you don't attack, you will find yourself "swiftboated" sure as can be. The GOP is far worse than the Democratic Party. That's why they win more often. This election was an anomoly because Bush's stink contaminated all the the GOP, thus you guys lost the House AND the Senate.

Answer 9

So if a pedophile shows up here you want me to tolerate it ? any other pervs you want us to tolerate ?

PS: I never said I was tolerant, that was your attempt to sucker folks . . . my tolerance for feebleness grows shorter by the day.

PS>ps> & I can often spot humans who are way over the caffine limit . . . maybe the liberals could sponser a caffine free / chill out day for certain folks about to pop an anuerism. keep 911 handy just in case . . .

Answer 10

You know what? I think you don't know the meaning of Liberal word and the full context.We liberals have a lot of beliefs that goes with positive government action.We believe in the welfare of individuals,supporting civil rights for all.We do not discriminate or hate country's because religion or ideas.We want of course,les government interference with our private liefs and we think that the government should not regulate personal behavior.Did you get that?...

Answer 11

maybe because those who you think are liberals... really aren't liberals...

I've heard some people call Jim Baker a liberal recently... and I hate to break it to everyone... but he's not...

and tolerant doesn't mean you tolerate everything, it often is referring to someone being tolerant relative to others... I don't think anyone should tolerate everything, that's just silly