Liberal?
I know this is the most i've ever posted! But, this homework is really freaking long and i'm sitting in front of the computer and I think of something to write about and i write about it. What usually happens is i'm away from the computer and i think of something and i say something along the lines of "Man that's a good idea, i'm going to put that in my LJ." and then never make it to the computer in time to write it while it's fresh, and then i say something like "oh well, to late." Now to the point of this post, while i was watching tv earlier i was watching the O'Reilly Factor (and it was scary), and something happened that has been happening for some time now. What is this "thing" that has been happening, you may ask. Well it's how conservatives use the word liberal (which they use it pretty liberally if you ask me). They always use it like their refering to demons from hell "watch out or the liberals will creep out from beneith your bed and drag you to hell". So, as i was sitting in front of my computer getting sick of my homework, i started thinking "Hummmm, what does the word liberal mean?" Well sitting in front of a machine that is connected to a useful tool for gathering information, called the "INTERNET" i decided to use this tool to quench the thirst of my brain for the knowledge of what this evil word means, and this is what i found (according to http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=liberal)
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.
Archaic. Permissible or appropriate for a person of free birth; befitting a lady or gentleman.
Obsolete. Morally unrestrained; licentious.
n.
A person with liberal ideas or opinions.
Liberal A member of a Liberal political party.
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[Middle English, generous, from Old French, from Latin lberlis, from lber, free. See leudh- in Indo-European Roots.]
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liber·al·ly adv.
liber·al·ness n.
Synonyms: liberal, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, generous, handsome, munificent, openhanded
These adjectives mean willing or marked by a willingness to give unstintingly: a liberal backer of the arts; a bounteous feast; bountiful compliments; a freehanded host; a generous donation; a handsome offer; a munificent gift; fond and openhanded grandparents. See also synonyms at broad-minded
Antonyms: stingy
I consider myself pretty liberal, which, when i heard all of this people (conservatives) talk of liberals it made me feel as though i was a demon (which in some cases would be pretty cool). However, after reading what dictionary.com had to say about liberal i'm not so sure if the conservatives have their facts straight. With words such as "generous", "handsome", and "munificent" (which means "Showing great generosity"). I really don't know what type of demon i am now, i'm so confused! But, if the conservatives are the opposite of liberals then (the way dictionay.com) makes it sounds is that the conservative are a bunch of cranky old people who are stuck in the ways, who are unwilling to give anything, who are ugly, and are bad tippers! Maybe the conservatives should check with dictionary.com and get some facts straight cause i am now very confused. i thought i (being liberal) was a demon, bringer of brimstone and fire, creator of plauge and famine. The way conservatives talked about liberals is that Liberal was the new 4th hourseman of the 4 hourseman of Apocalypse who replaced Death (he was pretty pale and sickly looking). Well, maybe their both (liberals and conservatives) demons with the conservatives being bad-evil and liberals being good-evil?
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.
Archaic. Permissible or appropriate for a person of free birth; befitting a lady or gentleman.
Obsolete. Morally unrestrained; licentious.
n.
A person with liberal ideas or opinions.
Liberal A member of a Liberal political party.
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[Middle English, generous, from Old French, from Latin lberlis, from lber, free. See leudh- in Indo-European Roots.]
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liber·al·ly adv.
liber·al·ness n.
Synonyms: liberal, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, generous, handsome, munificent, openhanded
These adjectives mean willing or marked by a willingness to give unstintingly: a liberal backer of the arts; a bounteous feast; bountiful compliments; a freehanded host; a generous donation; a handsome offer; a munificent gift; fond and openhanded grandparents. See also synonyms at broad-minded
Antonyms: stingy
I consider myself pretty liberal, which, when i heard all of this people (conservatives) talk of liberals it made me feel as though i was a demon (which in some cases would be pretty cool). However, after reading what dictionary.com had to say about liberal i'm not so sure if the conservatives have their facts straight. With words such as "generous", "handsome", and "munificent" (which means "Showing great generosity"). I really don't know what type of demon i am now, i'm so confused! But, if the conservatives are the opposite of liberals then (the way dictionay.com) makes it sounds is that the conservative are a bunch of cranky old people who are stuck in the ways, who are unwilling to give anything, who are ugly, and are bad tippers! Maybe the conservatives should check with dictionary.com and get some facts straight cause i am now very confused. i thought i (being liberal) was a demon, bringer of brimstone and fire, creator of plauge and famine. The way conservatives talked about liberals is that Liberal was the new 4th hourseman of the 4 hourseman of Apocalypse who replaced Death (he was pretty pale and sickly looking). Well, maybe their both (liberals and conservatives) demons with the conservatives being bad-evil and liberals being good-evil?