Rather, what I am saying is that I think anyone of any political leaning has a valid objection to self-described libertarians using that moniker, because the label itself is an applause light (it’s not really functioning as one in the current US political context, but that is because it is already serving as a tribal marker).
Do you think this applies even more so to people using “liberal” as their moniker?
My understanding is that application of the terms “liberal” and “conservative” to politics dates to revolutionary France and has more to do with attitudes regarding the pace of social change.
Do you think this applies even more so to people using “liberal” as their moniker?
My understanding is that application of the terms “liberal” and “conservative” to politics dates to revolutionary France and has more to do with attitudes regarding the pace of social change.