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Politics : Electoral College 2000 - Ahead of the Curve -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: jttmab who wrote (1948)	11/12/2000 9:14:09 AM
From: Vendit™	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6710

Why I am not a Liberal: What liberalism is: Many will often use the dictionary fallacy when defining liberal just as they do when defining conservative. A liberal, according to a dictionary, is a person who favors change; one that is open to new ideas; one who encompasses acceptance. The modern liberal, though does not fit this description, just as the modern conservative does not fit its. The open-mindedness to new ideas claim for some reason often does not apply when the new idea or reform comes from a conservative. Nor are opposing political views of the liberal greeted with acceptance. A liberal typically: · Believes in a government with a large role. This typically includes, but is not bound to, support of: income redistribution, social legislation, and a "big government" role in the economy and fiscal matters. · Liberalism takes a very passive side to most moral issues. Certain criminal law, for example anti drug laws, are often questioned and disapproved of by the left. The far left often adheres to what can be termed an "if it feels good, do it" policy. · Role of society is thought of as a basis. The "it takes a village" proverb and a society as a whole often take precedent to individual rights. · Results should be equal for all. Those who put in more effort should be no more successful than those who don't. My disapproval of liberalism comes from its contradiction of my moral values and of my great love of freedom. I strongly believe in individualism, not just my rights but everyone's inalienable rights. "At the core of liberalism is the spoiled child - miserable, as all spoiled children are, unsatisfied, demanding, ill disciplined, despotic, and useless. Liberalism is the philosophy of sniveling brats." - P.J. O'Rourke