Originally Posted by hkbajwa

I dunno dude.. It seems that the term "liberal" is flung around pretty often, but speaking as an outsider i don't really know what a damn "liberal" actually is.

From the way it is being used by A-1 and Jeff it seems that anybody who doesn't agree with them is invariably a "liberal".. That's a bit vague no?

How about coming up with a factual explanation of what these "liberals" are so i can decide whether or not i am one. ( if all it takes to be a liberal is to disagree with either one of you , well then i'm probably the liberalest liberal.. But of course that desription will only denote what i am compared to you, and give NO indication of what my opinions actually are)

Originally Posted by dictionary.com

"lib·er·al /ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[lib-er-uhl, lib-ruhl]
1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
7. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8. open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.

Originally Posted by American heritage dictionary

"1.
a. Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.
b. Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded."