[Rhodes22-list] Re: Politics

[Grayson/Ena Lynn]

Robert wrote:

> Keep up the good work, my fellow proud-to-be-liberal Democrats...

Well, I sure am that!  It's the way my mother raised me, and there was
nothing political about it.

Now, all you black-hearted Republicans, here is what Google has to say about
"liberal".  Perhaps if you explain to us just exactly which parts of this
you find so evil and so threatening  we can help you come to terms with it.

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Definitions of liberal on the Web:

a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the
protection of civil liberties
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn


a person who favors an economic theory of laissez-faire and self-regulating
markets
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn


showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance";
"generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his
opponent's opinions"
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn


having political or social views favoring reform and progress
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn


tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn


given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God";
"bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance";
"Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a
munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather"
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn


not literal; "a loose interpretation of what she had been told"; "a free
translation of the poem"
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn


Genus: A political belief system, or a person who accepts the system
Differentia: To believe that the initiation of force should not be permitted
in any aspect of life Comment: This definition above is the true, original
definition of the term. In America the term has been changed to mean the
opposite, including the left-wing and other socialists.
www.importanceofphilosophy.com/Dictionary.html


in political speech now in the U.S. a liberal is a person who believes it is
the duty of government to ameliorate social conditions and create a more
equitable society. Liberals favor generous spending on the welfare state;
they exhibit a concern for minorities, the poor, and the disadvantaged and
often see these conditions as a product of social injustices rather than
individual failings.
www.ptvincivilsociety.org/glossary.htm


Favoring reform or progress, as in religion, education, or socioeconomic
conditions; specifically, favoring political reforms tending toward
democracy and personal freedom for the individual; progressive. Liberals
tend to favor greater federal power to remedy social inequities, and to
support freedom of personal choice and behavior. Liberals are described as
being left of center on the political spectrum. Of the two major political
parties, the Democratic Party is generally regarded as being more liberal.
www.pbs.org/democracy/glossary/print.html


A person who is a proponent of liberalism (see below).
www.heritage.nf.ca/confederation/glossary.html


A person who believes that the government should actively support social
reform within the existing system. Liberals stress the importance of
individual rights and believe the government should promote equality in
affairs of private citizens and businesses. (See CONSERVATIVE)
members.tripod.com/~tutor_me/book/glossary.htm


person whose political views favour progress and reform
www.ourheritage.net/Great_Adventures/Waterways_of_Russia/Glossary.html


In American politics, "liberals" tend to be people who are somewhat
ideologically left-of-center. They tend to favor more power at the federal
level and federal intervention to regulate economic issues and certain
social issues, particularly social issues involving civil liberties, and the
rights of minority groups. Of the two major parties, the Democrats are
generally considered more liberal. Traditionally, the bases of liberal
support have been among minorities, urban voters, labor unions and
academics, though that is evolving as U.S. politics change. Candidates and
voters commonly refer to themselves and others as conservative, moderate (or
centrist), or liberal.
usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/politics/govworks/na2.htm


Liberal British political party
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/glossary/index.shtml


- short form or common name of the Liberal Party of Canada. Its leader is
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
www.cbc4kids.cbc.ca/election/glossary.html


One who denies some of the basic truths of Christianity.
www.bustersoft.com/JRCM/Bibles/Glossary.htm


Political viewpoint with origins in Western Europe during the 19th century;
stressed limited state interference in individual life, representation of
propertied people in government; urged importance of constitutional rule and
parliaments. (p. 702)
occawlonline.pearsoned.com/bookbind/pubbooks/stearns_awl/medialib/glossary/g
loss_L.html


A liberal is a person who supports moderate social progress and reform.
wwwtafe.lib.rmit.edu.au/localgov/313/glossary.html


one who advocates greater freedom
www.wolverhamptonarchives.dial.pipex.com/acc_local_women_glossary.htm


Policies favouring reform and progress especially in government and
economics.
www.cbe.ab.ca/b836/curriculum/social/socialgloss.html


Lib-er-al (n) - a political candidate whose views mirror or closely resemble
points of view put forth in the Democratic platform.
www.rism.org/4324/glossary.htm