What is a liberal democrat?

Question

Yeah....

Answer 1

Most democratic politicians are liberal. Most liberals are democrats. Most liberals follow a variation of Marxism, therefore most liberals are socialists. Most socialists when they cannot take power in a civilized manner take control of the labor movement and then revolt and take power in a violent manner, i.e. communist.

Ergo liberal democrat equals a communist in disguise.

Answer 2

No one will really give you a straight answer.

There's a major difference between a liberal and a democrat. A democrat is just a party. A liberal democrat means someone who's views lean towards the left economically (more taxes and more government programs to help people) and or socially (human & gay rights... like there's a difference, pro-choice, pro-environment, etc..). Those views typically correspond with democrat views.

The problem is that both parties now have more extreme people in their ranks.

Answer 3

I have the perfect website for you that describes political positions very well. Instead of just simple "LEFT" and "RIGHT" it also measures how much Governement control each position uses to accomplish its goals on an "UP" and "DOWN" position.

While Communists are traditionally LEFT and Nazi's are Traditionally RIGHT there are levels in which each side is willing to use military force to coherce the population into compliance.

On the site www.politicalcompass.net you can see where several world wide leaders plot their course of action and you are able to take a test to see where you would like to be "plotted" on a grid with four quadrants.

Check it out...the word "LIBERAL DEMOCRAT" can mean next to nothing as both Bush and Kerry of the last election scored very similarly on the political compass grid and we always thought they were soooo different. Truth is, they are more alike than different. Check out how and why on:

POLITICALCOMPASS.NET

(I was fascinated and it put a new twist on the way I thought of generic political labels.)

Answer 4

a liberal democrat is bull **** it is a way that the goverment trys to tell there people that they are free to do what they want but on the other hand they say that you cant say this and cant do that and your to old for this to young for that a liberal democrat says that you have the right to your on religion but yet you can only have your religion to yourself and no one else so to answer your question What is a Liberal Democrat? Bullshit

Answer 5

What Liberals stand for...


Freedom...

...of conscience

You have the right to think as you wish.

...of religion

You have the right to worship as you please. The government has no business either supporting or opposing religion in general or any specific religion.

...of speech

You have the right to express your views, whatever they may be. Only in the free marketplace of ideas can truth emerge.

Civil rights

All people are equal under the law. Any type of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender is not only inconsistent with a free and civil society, but is immoral as well.

Universal public education

Equality of opportunity requires all Americans to have access to a basic education consistent with maintaining informed citizenship and the ability to participate fully in society.

Tolerance of Differences

Because we are all unique beings, with different skills, needs, and wants, we must respect the life choices of others as long as their life choices do not infringe on the rights enjoyed by other citizens.

A Social Safety Net

Recognizing that circumstances beyond mortal control play a part in all our lives, a basic social safety net shall be available to all who need it, not as a permanent lifestyle, but rather as a helping hand to get back on one's feet.

Employees' Rights

We spend most of our lives working. Work is the foundation of our economy and a major part of the glue holding together communities. The employee is an equal business partner with the employer, and as such, has the right to collectively bargain for terms of employment.

Environmental Protection

Contrary to some people's opinions, it is possible to both protect the environment and sustain economic growth. We support taking all reasonable and responsible steps to protect the environment and the species contained therein.

Strong Families

The family is the primary social unit in America. It must be respected, and encouraged in all its forms. Government should make policy with this in mind.

Responsibility

With rights come responsibilities. Exercising our rights means taking responsibility for our actions, and their effects on others.

Free Enterprise

The capitalist economic system is the most efficient solution to providing for peoples' wants and needs. Government's role is that of a regulator, not a controller of industry, and any regulation must only be for the good of society as a whole, and not for the benefit of any one entity.

Rule of Law

Law is the framework in which society operates. There can be no society without justice. Justice means that those who commit crimes must be made to answer for them, and that the criminal code is fair and wisely constructed. When criminal actions go unpunished, respect for the law weakens. The law applies to all, including all agents of the government.

...most importantly, Progress

Progress is what Liberalism really means; moral progress, economic progress, and social progress to benefit all humanity. This represents the path towards a better world. At its heart, Liberalism is an optimistic philosophy.

Answer 6

Liberal democrat is a label that is meaningless in a society run by lobbyists.

Answer 7

Liberals believe that the government should solve every ones problems. High taxes, welfare, etc.

Answer 8

A seriously misinformed label given to Democrats who try to hold up their Constitutional rights, by the Republicans.

Answer 9

Argle told you the truth.

Answer 10

A threat to society.