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Originally Posted by Flint
Which, of course, I'm not, as I've stated I am relating my personal experiences.
That sounds like a good idea. I would be very interested to see what you think that might look like.
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I dont think I ever said you were an extremist. In fact, I said we had an interesting discussion at one time just as I have with Lookout.
Defining liberalism by the broader consensus (and comparing it to consensus conservatism as I see it), I mean:
* supporting individual rights of minorities and women rather than denying their rights through constitutional amendments.
* supporting strong environmental, public health, workplace safety and consumer regulations as opposed to weak (or cosmetic) regulations and a reliance on voluntary industry compliance.
* supporting short term social safety net programs and not treating those who need temporary assistance as though they are responsible for that need; it could happen to any of us.
I could go on.
What I find humorous is the characterization by many conservatives of Obama as a left wing radical, bordering on socialism, when he is more of a centrist/moderate consensus liberal in many respects than Clinton was.