We might be some of the only ones on this forum with that mindset
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I've had a very high opinion of the guy since I learned who he was and the filibuster only raised my opinion even more.
I've often thought I should do something to eliminate the assumption that my Outback is driven by a liberal democrat, like maybe a "Who is John Galt?" license plate frame (if frames were legal in this state anyway).
Anyway, back on topic...
I consider myself VERY liberal. Sometimes I feel like I need to remind people what the definition of the word liberal is:
1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. ( often
initial capital letter ) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating
measures of progressive political
reform.
3. of, pertaining to,
based on, or advocating
liberalism, especially the
freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees
of individual rights and liberties.
4. favorable to or in accord with
concepts of maximum individual
freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by
governmental protection of
civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action,
especially with respect to matters of personal belief or
expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
What most libertarians don't realize is they are actually, very, VERY liberal. Every time I hear someone equate "liberal" to "socialist", it really really pisses me off.
I am a liberal, a classical liberal. As far as political platform... I go with whichever candidate I feel I like the best, based on their political stances. In 2008 I was a supporter of O-Bama. In 2012 I was a supporter of Gary Johnson.
