They don't think, that's the problem.
2007-07-24 16:26:08
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answer #1
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answered by Brian 7
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I know that by enforcing the "Global Gag Rule", Bush is killing women all over the world just for talking about abortion.
How's that for freedom? How's THAT for liberty?
Everything with you guys is about your own fears. It's pathetic. You and your party are killing women worldwide because you want to oppress them. It's SICK.
The Democrats are way more about liberty than the Rethugs are. Even the policies the Rethugs have about their sexuality bite them in the butt. Look at Ted Haggard, Bush talked to him every Monday, right? Blathered on and on about how gays shouldn't have rights and what they do is wrong..and oops! he's caught with a male prostitute.
Do you really want to be associated with these people? Blech.
2007-07-24 23:55:19
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answered by Cerulean 3
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Liberalism refers to a broad array of related ideas and theories of government that advocate individual liberty.[1] Liberalism has its roots in the Western Age of Enlightenment.
Broadly speaking, liberalism emphasizes individual rights and equality of opportunity. A liberal society is characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy, free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected.[2] In the 21st century, this usually means liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law.[3]
Liberalism rejected many foundational assumptions that dominated most earlier theories of government, such as the Divine Right of Kings, hereditary status, and established religion. Social progressivism, the belief that traditions do not carry any inherent value and social practices ought to be continuously adjusted for the greater benefit of humanity, is a common component of liberal ideology. Fundamental human rights that all liberals support include the right to life, liberty, and property.
Since freedom and equality do not always go hand in hand, some liberal philosophies stress one of these ideals over the other. Classical liberalism emphasizes free private enterprise, individual property rights, laissez-faire economic policy, and freedom of contract, and opposes the welfare state. Classical liberals support equality before the law and hold that economic inequality, arising naturally from competition in the free market, does not justify forced wealth redistribution. [4] New liberals advocate a greater degree of government influence to protect individual rights (in a broad sense), often in the form of anti-discrimination laws. New liberals support universal education, and many also support welfare, including benefits for the unemployed, housing for the homeless, and medical care for the sick, all supported by progressive taxation
2007-07-24 23:45:08
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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Because their core philosophy -- more than any other -- is based on civil liberties and minimum regulations on personal behavior.
Some liberals want big govt spending. Some don't.
Some liberals want big social welfare. Some don't.
Some liberals want peace at all costs. Some don't.
Some liberals want high taxes. Some don't.
But what they all agree on is the importance of civil liberties and personal freedoms. That's the core of their platform.
2007-07-24 23:43:22
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answered by coragryph 7
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What proof do you think that they do not.
It's Cons who do not. Not allowing gay people to marry, turning away many people in this country. Hating Muslims. I swear i've seen at least 20 questions asking should we kick out all muslims.
It's you who doesnt stand for liberty.
2007-07-24 23:40:51
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answer #5
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answered by Joshrules 4
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Equality = Communism
If their are no social or income classes, then you have essentially reached a communist government, which is the worst government in the world and the only thing that liberals seem to want these days.
Other than that bullshit about global warming of course.
2007-07-24 23:33:35
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answered by T-22<> 3
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In resisting conservative attempts to corrupt the US Constitution they do stand for liberty. It is conservative nitwits who 'think' they stand for liberty.
2007-07-24 23:28:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Considering the IQ of many of them, probably because they both start with liber..... How do they explain their idea of liberty being making the public dependent on the government for everything? That's not freedom.
2007-07-24 23:27:35
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answered by Cinner 7
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The don't. They think they stand for common sense... only Republicans don't know what that is.
2007-07-24 23:32:14
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answered by Anonymous
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You first..!
2007-07-24 23:30:49
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answered by Anonymous
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We do stand for liberty. We also stand for something called equality. Something I know damn well no Conservative has ever stood up for.
2007-07-24 23:30:34
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answered by Jeremiah 5
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