For my etification...

[Tweek]

Why is "liberal" such a four-letter word?

Same with "moderate".


tweek confused...confused and angry (not really)

[AppleHuntr]

I think it just goes to show how divided the country has become, where someones political beliefs (i.e. liberal or conservative) now defines them and can be used against them. I'm a proud liberal, but I don't say the word "conservative" with a growl. It really is tempting though.....:cool:

[Tweek]

i don't say conservative with a growl either.

hell, i don't think i use the word that much.

[Twisted Sister]

lib·er·al ( P ) Pronunciation Key (lbr-l, lbrl)
adj.

Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry. Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded. Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism. Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. Tending to give freely; generous: a liberal benefactor. Generous in amount; ample: a liberal serving of potatoes. Not strict or literal; loose or approximate: a liberal translation. Of, relating to, or based on the traditional arts and sciences of a college or university curriculum: a liberal education.

mod·er·ate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (mdr-t)
adj.

Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme: a moderate price. Not violent or subject to extremes; mild or calm; temperate: a moderate climate. Of medium or average quantity or extent.
Of limited or average quality; mediocre. Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion.

con·ser·va·tive ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kn-sûrv-tv)
adj.

Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.
Traditional or restrained in style: a conservative dark suit.
Moderate; cautious: a conservative estimate. Of or relating to the political philosophy of conservatism. Belonging to a conservative party, group, or movement. Conservative Of or belonging to the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom or the Progressive Conservative Party in Canada. Conservative Of or adhering to Conservative Judaism. Tending to conserve; preservative: the conservative use of natural resources.
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Yep, I'm a Liberal!

:D

[jeo4]

I'm somewhere between moderate and conservative. The weather's not bad over here.

:cool:

And for the record, I don't growl the word liberal, even in disagreement.