2006-12-09 14:34:03 · 7 answers · asked by Doug 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Wacko???? Just a guess.
2006-12-09 14:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
unfortunately, how a political scientist would define liberalism and how it is actually practiced are two different things. The modern liberal loves government and thinks it is the answer to all problems. In fact it has been shown repeatedly that liberals give much less to charity than conservatives, mainly because they think the government should be doing everything and so they see no reason for many charities.
2006-12-09 22:59:20 · answer #2 · answered by FrederickS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liberalism is an ideology, philosophical view, and political tradition which holds that liberty is the primary political value.
2006-12-09 22:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by gracie 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Liberal:
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; generous: a liberal benefactor.
2006-12-09 22:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by Kwan Kong 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
it is as simple as looking it up.....
on the political spectrum is simply means that they are not satisfied with the status quo, and advocate progressive change
2006-12-10 02:06:19 · answer #5 · answered by you are all stupid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a form of freedom that supports civil liberties.
2006-12-09 22:35:35 · answer #6 · answered by Reba K 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
1. Does not care about results, only someone's feelings.
2. Their policies only destroy what they touch: welfare destroyed the black family by taking away the marriage incentive, raising taxes kills the economy, government only makes problems worse,...
3. A thought process of me first. My rights, my entitlements,...
2006-12-09 22:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by GOPneedsarealconservative 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋