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Funny, I'm a liberal too, and I agree with this list. I'll add some more things I personally happen to believe:
* I believe in the right to bear arms.
* I believe in maintaining a strong, capable military force for national defense.
* I believe in the right of every American to hold and practice whatever relgious beliefs they want, no matter how hokey (to me) or antiquated (to me). So long as one's beliefs aren't being used as a basis for state control, I'm good with whatever.
Flat taxation
Lower corporate tax
Single payer health coverage
Repeal of the inheritance tax
The 2nd Amendment (I don't like some current interpretations)
Gay marriage
Pro choice
Strong public education
Strong social safety net
Nationalization of our natural resources
Reduce foreign aid expenditures
Reduce the size of the military
Improved infrastructure
Legalize Marijuana
Legalize prostitution
I find it interesting that in a thread about being a liberal, there are few examples of liberties and much more examples of spending. At it's core, liberalism is the defense of liberties and equal rights. I'd want to see peoples views on these subjects
Very well said and just what I was going to say. I would only add that I don't consider what is said by the OP to be mainstream as long as progressives are the ones in power. Of course, that thinking is just what I think about nearly all those things so he can't be mainstream on this forum.
really? because i'm a liberal too and his beliefs are very similar too mine. and every other liberal or progressive in my circle of friends and family.
I think YOU've been brainwashed by people who want you to THINIK liberals are something that they're not, and you just failed to do basic research
really? because i'm a liberal too and his beliefs are very similar too mine. and every other liberal or progressive in my circle of friends and family.
I think YOU've been brainwashed by people who want you to THINIK liberals are something that they're not, and you just failed to do basic research
Right on. Proof of my original point.
What liberals actually believe and what Roy and other right wingers THINK we believe are two totally separate things. They spend great time and effort bashing, yet never realize they are bashing a belief system that doesn't exist.
That certainly not the agenda our conservative political party has been pushing for decades............
This country has not had a political party which represents Conservatives (Constiutitonal & fiscal) for decades, thus the major split in ideologies within the GOP at present.
"I hope you'll support publicly funded elections with NO donations allowed so the candidates are influenced by/beholden to corporate/union/religious/overseas interests."
Doesn't support First Amendment freedom of political speech.
"right to bear arms... Sure, with reasonable limitations. No one needs a private arsenal of assault weapons"
Doesn't support Second Amendment and individual liberty - it is not up to you (or the Government) to determine quantity and type of weapons someone owns. "Assault weapons" is liberal-speak for scary semi-automatic rifles.
I find it interesting that in a thread about being a liberal, there are few examples of liberties and much more examples of spending. At it's core, liberalism is the defense of liberties and equal rights. I'd want to see peoples views on these subjects
Just cause the words have the same root does not make them the same word. While I am sure the Libs around here believe in freedom (as do the conservatives), I think we take liberal to mean progressive. I would distance myself from many libertarian beliefs..
Are you a homosexual because you are a homosapian?
This country has not had a political party which represents Conservatives (Constiutitonal & fiscal) for decades, thus the major split in ideologies within the GOP at present.
The country has not had a party that represents liberals for decades, at least not one that fits the definition of liberalism
Just cause the words have the same root does not make them the same word. While I am sure the Libs around here believe in freedom (as do the conservatives), I think we take liberal to mean progressive. I would distance myself from many libertarian beliefs..
Are you a homosexual because you are a homosapian?
Great point, what are words after all. Liberal and progressive are two different things. Liberalism means to promote liberty, progressive means to progress. I'm not sayng there can't be an overlap, but they are not mutually exclusive. I think you really meant progressive, which is sharp contrast to conservativs. Conservatives wish to conserve, progressives want to progress.
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