09-20-2005, 04:41 AM
Hi,
"liberal: noun: a person who is liberal: as
a : one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways
b capitalized : a member or supporter of a liberal political party
c : an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights."
Of course, if a political party calls itself 'liberal' but does not embrace 'liberalism', then we have two choices. We can be good sheep and go along with their 'authority'. Or we can call bull#$%& on the lying bastards. I am not yet so senile that I'll accept gobbledygook as correct usage.
--Pete
Nystul,Sep 19 2005, 06:10 AM Wrote:That's hardly accurate as applied to the "typical American Liberal".[right][snapback]89643[/snapback][/right]Yep. You are using the capital 'L' Liberal, a usage made common by the ignorance of the press and politicians. I am using lower 'l' liberal, which is what is found in most dictionaries, e.g. M-W:
"liberal: noun: a person who is liberal: as
a : one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways
b capitalized : a member or supporter of a liberal political party
c : an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights."
Of course, if a political party calls itself 'liberal' but does not embrace 'liberalism', then we have two choices. We can be good sheep and go along with their 'authority'. Or we can call bull#$%& on the lying bastards. I am not yet so senile that I'll accept gobbledygook as correct usage.
--Pete
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