Stop Calling Leftists ‘Liberals’

[longknife]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

 

[toxicmedia]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

Tea Partiers are classical liberals.

In their time, classical liberals were not conservatives by any means. The ruling classes were conservatives back then. The idea that the average citizen could have the liberty to work and thrive economically outside of the direction of kings, queens, and heads of state, was radical.

Liberalism in the US, still embraces the fight against conservatives, and promotes spending on social programs.

It is a monumental waste of time trying to reconcile political definitions from the 18th and 19th centuries, and draw comparisons for advocacy sake.

I've made it simple, because trying to string together comparisons will just make the person attempting it sound neurotic.

Liberals embrace change
Conservatives embrace tradition

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Conservatives fear change and diversity.

 

[martybegan]

Conservatives fear change and diversity.

And our current "liberals" are Sooooo understanding of ideas other than their own. Their idea of "diversity" ends at diversity of thought.

 

[bedowin62]

Conservatives fear change and diversity.

left-wingers make idiotic charges they cant back up

 

[martybegan]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

What we call "liberals" are progressive statists, nothing more or less.

 

[westwall]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

I've been saying that for a long time. I'm a liberal Democrat, I am not however, a progressive. Progressives are evil.

 

[Hossfly]

Conservatives fear change and diversity.

Conservatives hate "Free Shit"

 

[longknife]

Conservatives fear change and diversity.

Conservatives hate "Free Shit"

There is never any "free shit"!!!

Someone ALWAYS pays for it. Usually those who bust their balls and work to provide for their families.

 

[NYcarbineer]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

So we can't call modern music 'music' because it's not classical music?

lol, where do you people get these ideas?

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

I do not know a SINGLE leftie that falls under that description. Like many things as times change so do ideals & philosophies.

Today's liberalism & those that practice it are very much a stain on our nation.

My sig says it all

 

[koshergrl]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

Well it's difficult, because idiot liberals allowed their title to be stolen by puke progressives.

 

[NYcarbineer]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

So you want us to call you a liberal? Rand Paul is a liberal? Donald Trump is a liberal? Most Republicans are liberals?

lol, won't that get a bit confusing? Take a smart pill and think these things through before you post them from now on.

 

[bedowin62]

there is no such thing as "free shit". even shit isnt free.
you have to buy something to eat to create shit, then someone has to pay to treat it and dispose of it.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Old time liberals thought the capitalists were less dangerous than the government.

They were wrong. Modern liberalism arose from those who figured out the old timey 'liberalism' was wrong.

 

[NYcarbineer]

there is no such thing as "free shit". even shit isnt free.
.

How much are you paying to post here?

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

It starts talking about a Bill O'Reilly of FoxNews comment and, in effect, puts the record straight. Here's an excerpt:


Classically, liberalism stands for economic freedom, freedom of expression, civil rights of individuals, and limited government under the rule of law. In fact, in much of the world outside of the U.S., in Europe and Australia and even Canada, it still means that, and is considered “right wing.” But there is nothing “liberal” about the modern American left, or the Democrats’ leadership or base, and there hasn’t been for decades.


I am definitely going to change my definition of liberalism and make darned sure I don't get it mixed up with the Left's socialism and “progressive” outlook.


Read the story @ The left hijacks the word liberal to serve their agenda PJ Media

Indeed. I am liberal in the classical definition, but to say so thoroughly confuses the uninformed.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Excellent. A thread where nutbags attempt to define liberals. That's original.

 

[longknife]

Okay, let me set things straight.

While the article seemed to make sense, I have to consider the source. I have yet to decide just what side of the political spectrum American Thinker is on.

I personally believe ALL political labels are dumb and demeaning. They have been grabbed onto by professional politicians and academics and have little correlation to the real world.

I don't think the vast majority of Americans of voting age and/or eligibility fully identify with ANY of the parties. They register with those that almost come closer to what they believe.

The Founders (can't remember which) warned about political parties and they were wise beyond their years.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Modern-day Democrats and their supporters nee "liberals" have devolved into the new Communist cheerleaders. They're not even based in the founding philosophy anymore.