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Definition of a ''liberal.'

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by heirtothewind, Jul 13, 2015.

  1. heirtothewind

    heirtothewind New Member

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    Do you agree with this definition of a ''liberal?"

    "If by a "liberal" they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people, their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights and their civil liberties-someone who believes we can break the stalemate and suspicions that grips our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a "Liberal", then I'm proud to say I'm a "Liberal."

    John F. Kennedy- Profiles In Courage
     
    heirtothewind, Jul 13, 2015
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  2. Mr. Swedish Guy

    Mr. Swedish Guy New Member

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    No. That's a broad and mostly meaningless definition.
     
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  3. US Conservative

    US Conservative Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Kennedy has nothing to do with modern "liberals" (its a misnomer).

    Modern "liberals" are statist totalitarians.
     
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  4. heirtothewind

    heirtothewind New Member

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    Sorry for the typo in the title. There is no way to correct it.
     
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  5. garyd

    garyd Well-Known Member

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    If on the other hand you mean someone who clearly believes he knows whats best for everyone despite the fact that he seldom has any idea what is best for himself then you are talking about the 21st century liberal.
     
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    Taxpayer Well-Known Member Past Donor

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