What does being a "Liberal" mean? (US)

[Fair&Balanced]

I dont think a discussion of France is relevant to US liberalism or conservatism.

So, no. I am not interested in discussing France as a means of avoiding the fear mongering by conservatives in the US.

I am much concernced about the intolerance of Republican presidential candiates, some conservative talking heads and pseudo-media types who spread misinformation and fear based on inuendo and dubious if not downright ludicrious accusations that unfortunately some people believe.

[classicman]

Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced

A liberal is not one who believes that the phantom menace of sharia law is a threat to American society. Religious fear mongering is much more a conservative ideal.

You brought it up initially.

Originally Posted by classicman

Out of curiosity, have you seen some of the info out of France regarding this?

Question related to post...

Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced

French leaders of the IMF pose a greater threat to American society that Sharia law.

snark... back on talking point

Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced

The fact remains that most of the current Republican candidates are playing to the fear of Sharia coming to America. Some are more extreme that others but all all fear mongering.

more snark...

Originally Posted by classicman

I was referring to Sharia law and its effect in France.
Sheesh, could you get off the talking points and have a conversation?
If not, just say that you're not interested in a dialogue.

2nd attempt ...

Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced

I don't think a discussion of France is relevant to US liberalism or conservatism.

So, no. I am not interested in discussing France as a means of avoiding the fear mongering by conservatives in the US.

So the reality is that you brought up a subject and when a legitimate question (related to the topic you brought up) was raised, you didn't actually want to discuss it.
and you say "WTF"