I don’t mean this as a dunk, but a lot of bluesky users think everyone has engaged in deep personal reflection on liberalism and leftism when most people just haven’t. most people don’t even know the difference. they just say “I’m on the left” and “I’m a liberal interchangeably”
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To me, “liberal” has always meant standing up for what’s right, making sure the most vulnerable people feel safe, and doing good things in our communities. Every single day I come onto BlueSky to be told that “liberal” somehow means “evil, weak, and ineffectual.” I am STILL confused.
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However, I'd never try explaining it to my proud, liberal 75 yo mother who has only heard it negatively used as a slur from the right
I want people to have food, housing, healthcare and I don't want to debate what label that puts on me. 🙄