No, it doesn't. The point of liberalism is less government - and more freedom to personal rights. That's the crutch of liberalism. That's its heart.
It was developed by the French - during and after an extraordinary period called the 'Terror' (sic) and was a reaction against the government, against Conservative/Monarchy values.The Civil War was an extension of these ethics.
You want a gun in your house? You want companies to have free reign? You want the state to not involve? You want corporations to take control? You don't want benefit? That's *liberalism*!
So do you still think liberalism is pro-government?
2007-04-19 13:11:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
They actually now call it "Classic Liberalism" or 19th Century liberalism.
Democrats stole the name "Liberal" in the 20th Century & made it their own and completly ruined the name. Liberalism (since FDR) has been all about pro- "BIG Government" which is so ironic since the word liberal orginally meant liberty, individual freedoms, & Small Govt.
2007-04-19 13:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should use war sparingly. Even people who called themselves liberals were pro-war in Afghanistan. Bush had a very high approval rating for the way he handled the war in the beginning.
2016-05-19 01:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by tiara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You speak of old fashioned liberalism. I know this for certain, because i am one(conservative by today's standards). Modern liberals today are nothing more than socialists/communists/fascists all rolled up in one. These "truths" are in fact very self evident. So you are in fact right and wrong at the same time.
2007-04-19 13:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Liberal as in the context of Democratic is not libertarianism.
Libertarian= n.
1. One who advocates maximizing individual rights and minimizing the role of the state.
2. One who believes in free will.
2007-04-19 13:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by Sherry M 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are talking about liberalism as it pertains to economics not a political movement. There is a difference. I'm a progressive who thinks neo liberal corporate, capitalist and colonialist economic ideas have gone way too far.
2007-04-19 13:18:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a good word badly used and misinterpreted that offers the survival, nurture, and growth of mankind generally. However, some confuse an open mind with a cracked head.
2007-04-19 13:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think any politicals are pro-government. Kind of like mice in charge of the cheese.
2007-04-19 13:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by Someone who cares 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Todays liberalism means that you are going to be crapped on big time.
2007-04-19 13:40:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes they want big government kinda like big brother going to congress and reallying on congress to do stuff for you intead of doing stuff on your own terms.
2007-04-19 13:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by Jeremy P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
mm your stupid anti government stuff as beaning go on since the time of the romans.
2007-04-19 13:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by Tedd m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋