5. tolerant of views differing from one's own; broad-minded; specif. not orthodox or conventional 6. of democratic or republican forms of government, as distinguished from monarchies, aristocracies, etc. 7. favoring reform or progress, as in religion, education, etc.; specif. favoring political freedom for the individual; progressive.
This is the definition of liberal in Webster's New World Dictionary. If this is what liberal is, I am proud to call myself a liberal.
It is quite an accomplishment for Bill O'Reilly to shorten the definition of liberal to people without values. Nothing in these three words fits the original meaning. Logically it is impossible for people to not have values, unless one is brain dead. What is even more fantastic is that so many people believe O'Reilly's definition uncritically.
Why does O'Reilly and his ilk change the definition to something totally different and impossible? Because each of the qualities listed in the definition interfere with the agenda of the people now in power. How sad, that they have to lie to the public in order to get what they want. And it's shades of 1984. Reading the definition with the opposite of the qualities listed is frightening. And a question: if liberal describes a democratic or republican form of government, what is a government that detests liberalism?
Even sadder, taking progress away from the people, nation, and culture leaves us with short-term benefit for those in power and ultimate stagnation, even loss, for everybody else.
Let's restore the original meaning of liberal. Let us no longer allow people into positions of power by lying to us. Let us value what is good and dismiss that which is selfish. Let us restore the good name and legacy of our great nation.
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