• @Cryophilia
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    Then why are you trying to push this idea that “liberal” = “fiscally liberal”? Not only is it not true, it’s not even useful, as we have words like “capitalist” to describe the similar economic thinking between Democrats and Republicans (and I’m using similar very loosely here, it’s only similar when compared to something like socialism).

    • Cowbee [he/they]
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      36 months ago

      Liberal = Liberal, yes.

      Liberalism is the dominant ideology of Capitalism, Capitalism the the dominant economic structure.

        • Cowbee [he/they]
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          26 months ago

          I’m not “pushing” anything. Liberals are Liberals, pretending Liberals aren’t Liberals is goofy.

          • @Cryophilia
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            -16 months ago

            Why do you care if the US uses the term “liberal” differently?

            • Cowbee [he/they]
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              36 months ago

              Because the US doesn’t use the term differently, US Liberals view themselves differently.

              • @Cryophilia
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                -16 months ago

                Okay, so you’re saying that liberal politicians use the term differently, but they’re wrong, because “the US” doesn’t use the term differently? You’re claiming that everyday Americans say “liberal” and are referring to the economic sense of the word?

                • Cowbee [he/they]
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                  16 months ago

                  No, I’m saying liberal politicians use the word correctly but view themselves as progressive, same with liberal citizenry. Nobody calls themselves a Liberal but is actually a Socialist or anything.