Oh look, I'm marginally Libertarian. Imagine that.


So, listening to all the different stances of politicians around America, I don't think the definitions of "Liberalism" that have been covered in here fit the "Liberal" politicians. Certainly, the idea that liberals want to make change for the better, promoting individual freedom and all that seems like a good definition at first, but then when you look at the "liberals," you might notice some trends.

First off, it seems that largely, "Liberals" don't really want individual freedom. Nationalizing everything, and then forcing everyone to have this-and-that is certainly not the freedom to choose. And....isn't that what freedom is?

"Liberals" (notice I put it in "") are all about spend! Spend! Spend! And, of course, "Tax the rich!" Not that raising taxes on rich people (who already contribute most of the federal budget) is really all that great of an idea in the long term.

But that's the thing. "Liberals" are not about the "long term." It's what seems to be the "best" thing to do for the next 6 months or so, no matter the cost a few years down the road.


...Of course, the "Conservatives" are barely better. Generally more hypocritical, even. At least the "Liberals" don't pretend they want smaller government.