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Dec 23, 2017 12:57:22   #
John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN
 
If tradio is not a liberal, then he has no business telling us what we are. I am a Hubert Humphery liberal.

tradio wrote:
That's not what it means today.

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Dec 23, 2017 13:10:27   #
dljen Loc: Central PA
 
I love the OP's post because that's exactly how I feel. I notice that when some bill is announced, Cons think, "How would this help me?" I think, "Is this going to hurt anyone?" I feel so sorry for those who don't want to make sure others are warm, fed and happy. Giving makes me feel good, I'm so glad my parents instilled that in me when I was very young.

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Dec 23, 2017 14:53:10   #
WNYShooter Loc: WNY
 
Twardlow wrote:
There is a legitimate difference of opinions in just what services a government should provide. Such disagreement demeans no one, it’s just a difference.

Liberals think government should provide those services that are too large for private enterprise, and they agree with the rest of the world that the new, expensive medicine is miraculous, but too expensive for private individuals.

This does not make them stupid, dishonest, lazy or irresponsible.

It’s easy to advocate the freedom of bankruptcy, or the liberty of disfigurement or perpetual pain and discomfort and early death.

Citizens give their lives and limbs in defense os the nation, and deserve similar benefits from society in general.

I assure you that liberals appreciate the Constitution and the bill of rights—they are not just something for conservatives to applaud. A nation is a collection of people sharing varying responsibilities and benefits, and the difference between liberals and conservatives is only where to draw the line. That decision casts aspersions on no one.
There is a legitimate difference of opinions in ju... (show quote)


First thing I can remember you ever posting which I agree with. Well said!

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Dec 24, 2017 02:29:05   #
Twardlow Loc: Arkansas
 
WNYShooter wrote:
First thing I can remember you ever posting which I agree with. Well said!


Thank you.

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