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Originally posted by Taz's Master
Fortunately our continent was blessed in the mid-18th century with liberals violent and determined enough to wrest control from the conservative tyrants who felt the need to exert control (all for their subjects'own good mind you) over the citizens here.
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Precisely.
And I see no indication that Boogaloo's examples are at odds. Liberals believe in a sexual "free market." And they also believe that business should be regulated. I see no contradiction there because I see no connection, unless by sexual free market you are meaning the prostitution trade.
And I hope nobody is still fooled into thinking that libs are for big gubmint and cons are for small gubmint. If anybody still thinks that, please just review the factual record over the last several presidential administrations. You will find that during Democratic administrations, budgets are brought under control, but during Republican administrations budgets spin OUT of control and the federal goverment gets bigger. Our current "president" is the all time heavyweight champion of spending and enlarging government.
Folks, it's all about money. Neither party is sinless. "Freedom" has a new twisted meaning now, due to the conservatives' brilliant marketing tactics over the past few years. "Freedom" now means freedom to make as much money as possible. It means freedom from regulations on commerce. It does NOT mean freedom from regulations on individuals. The same folks who want economic freedom, also want religious and ethical and behavioral control over citizens. Precisely what I am prepared to fight against. As a liberal. Because I remember what "freedom" really means.