do these "cons" now what the definition of liberal is?

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lib·er·al (lbr-l, lbrl) KEY

ADJECTIVE:


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.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.
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.

notice the definition states this country the U.S. was "founded" on.

Answer 1

Thank you, Avhac.

And what Ruth really means is "anyone who doesn't agree with her," slamming other participants as less-than-worthy human beings. She rides a high horse and never admits to a glove touching her.

Answer 2

I'd say yes, but the term liberalism as you have defined it also encompasses modern conservatism and libertarianism. Liberalism and conservatism in the US have become something very different, with both in many cases straying from the tenets of classic liberalism. As for your rant about gun control, I believe that there should be sensible restrictions to keep guns out of the hands of criminals. The problem is that these restrictions already exist. In many cases we need to simply enforce the laws already on the books rather than making it more difficult for a law abiding citizen to get a firearm, and then overwhelming him or her with red tape once they do. It won't accomplish anything. Criminals and over the edge people like the VT shooter will still get weapons through whatever means necessary. Van Morrison - You are only half correct. Yes, todays liberals are more descendents of the progressives of old. However, the part about communism is complete BS. Teddy Roosevelt helped found communism, along with Robert Lafollette, Woodrow Wilson, etc.? You need to get yourself to a library.

Answer 3

Now that's funny I don't care who you are!
By that definition you should be open to conservative ideals.
Not! Your just as anal-retentive as I am.
The best definition of liberalism is:
Not thinking things through, thinking with your heart and not your brain. Do as I say, not as I do, actually it's talk a lot and do nothing.
For males, it's agree with anything you say so I can get into your pants.
For married males, I have no penis, just shoot me.
By the way where is your source for this definition of yours, I guess by your omission my definition is as valid as yours.
P.S.
The country was founded on Slavery too! Wasn't it right wing wackos that started the fight to end it?
Hey, there some dark skinned people in Iraq that want freedom. History always seems to repeat itself. How about Rwanda?

Answer 4

Let me help you with your English.

It says, "a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States."

The "especially in GB, Canada, and US" part refers back to the "principles of social and political liberalism" . It is saying that the qualities of liberalism are defined by the principles of social and political liberalism, which were founded in these places.

You have it backwards. You are saying that the countries were founded on the principles of social and political liberalism, where the definition is saying that the foundings of social and political liberalism occured in these countries.

Answer 5

Yes! I'm a classical liberal because I do practice and believe in everything classical liberalism stands for. That is why I'm a Libertarian because we reject orthodox views and want more tolerance for everybody with economic responsibility. These conservatives halt progress, they don't know what liberal means.

Answer 6

What really gets me is how they often try to equate liberalism with communism! Even better, they call us both "communists" and "fascists"! I think that's funnier than anything, because it shows that they don't know much about history or politics, since fascists were by nature against communism!

Answer 7

I like that now its modern liberals. like there is a differnce and this makes them feel better about not liking liberals. There are liberals and liberals...the part about not limited to established, traditional, etc... you know the part where it blindly says we think on our own.

Answer 8

Well, there is the classical "liberal" who wanted freedom from government, and there's the neo-"liberal" who wants the government to take care of them.

The current neo-"liberals" want to use the power of government to force other people to behave as they want them to. They seek to intrude into private businesses and into homes and into private contracts to dictate the terms.

I don't see any tolerance, broad-mindedness and especially very little freedom from bigotry in the neo-"liberals".

I doubt the founders of this country would see very much similarity between their classical liberalism and the modern (socialist) neo-"liberalism".

It's not the book definition that defines you, it's what you people actually say and believe that betrays your illiberalism.

Answer 9

But you forgot this part:

Social liberalism, also known as new liberalism (not to be confused with 'neoliberalism') and reform liberalism, arose in the late 19th century in many developed countries, influenced by the utilitarianism of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. Some liberals accepted, in part or in whole, Marxist and socialist exploitation theory and critiques of "the profit motive", and concluded that government should use its power to remedy these perceived problems. According to the tenets of this form of liberalism, as explained by writers such as John Dewey and Mortimer Adler, since individuals are the basis of society, all individuals should have access to basic necessities of fulfillment, such as education, economic opportunity, and protection from harmful macro-events beyond their control. To social liberals, these benefits are considered rights. These positive rights, which must be produced and supplied by other people, are qualitatively different from the classic negative rights, which require only that others refrain from aggression. To the social liberal, ensuring positive rights is a goal that is continuous with the general project of protecting liberties. Schools, libraries, museums, and art galleries are to be supported by taxes. Social liberalism advocates some restrictions on economic competition, such as anti-trust laws and price controls on wages ("minimum wage laws.") It also expects governments to provide a basic level of welfare, supported by taxation, intended to enable the best use of the talents of the population, to prevent revolution, or simply "for the public good."

Answer 10

They dont want anyone to know that.

It would be the end of Conservative supremacy!

Liberals are not all Al Sharpton and Jimmy Carter, to say the least.