Everybody wants the moniker “liberal” because it sounds better. The left has always described themselves as such. The right use the term “classical liberal” to describe their views. But the truth is that humans are incapable of demonstrating “tolerance” without paradoxical intolerance.
The qualities Norm describes are that of a “human” regardless of politics. In fact, the vast majority of libertarians and conservatives I’ve know exhibit those characteristics. Oddly enough the typical modern liberal/progressive only exhibits them as long as you agree with them. Once you disagree, they treat you with disdain and no respect act all.
kingdiamond69 about 3 years ago
Our country flourishes under Democratic rule and crumbles under Republican rule been that way Since forever.
Qiset about 3 years ago
But he describe today’s small-government conservative! Go look at who donates to charity the most.
Faith Blackwell Premium Member about 3 years ago
You don’t have to be a liberal to also be all that. Norm just made me a little sad.
Skeptical Meg about 3 years ago
Those who are the opposite of those qualities Norm claims to have can still claim the adjective “flaming”.
ZidaneZ about 3 years ago
Everybody wants the moniker “liberal” because it sounds better. The left has always described themselves as such. The right use the term “classical liberal” to describe their views. But the truth is that humans are incapable of demonstrating “tolerance” without paradoxical intolerance.
Ergo, nobody is actually a liberal.
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member about 3 years ago
Today’s liberal judge people on their character, no matter their money.
Today’s conservative judge people on their success, (money), no matter their character.
cecilcomics Premium Member about 3 years ago
The qualities Norm describes are that of a “human” regardless of politics. In fact, the vast majority of libertarians and conservatives I’ve know exhibit those characteristics. Oddly enough the typical modern liberal/progressive only exhibits them as long as you agree with them. Once you disagree, they treat you with disdain and no respect act all.
William Thorneloe Premium Member about 3 years ago
Some of us are old enough to remember Rockefeller and the Ripon Society – actual liberal/moderate Republicans when there was a Big Tent.
WestNYC Premium Member about 3 years ago
Norm is out of the closet as an elitist.
scaeva Premium Member about 3 years ago
My condolences.
dragonfury98 about 3 years ago
better to have a bleeding heart than no heart at all…
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 3 years ago
Cartoon character is a good description for flaming liberals.
wholescot Premium Member about 3 years ago
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 3 years ago
I love your superpower!