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Hekate

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5. I think the term goes back to our founding, actually. To be "liberal" was to be generous...

Reply to FadedMullet (Reply #3)

Sat May 17, 2025, 03:22 AM

May 17

Back in the 1700s to be “liberal” was to have an open mind. To be “liberal” was to accept others whose beliefs & opinions were different from one’s own.

And of course a “democracy” was understood to not be ruled by a hereditary king, but by the common consent of the people.

I hope we can return to and live up to these ideals as well.

Ali Velshi — is a friend of ours.

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I feel so greasy and filthy. dchill May 17 #1

so SICK of that fascist FREAK embarrassing America EVERY FUCKING DAY!!!!! Skittles May 17 #4

Hooooooly Moley, Mother of God. ReRe May 17 #2

Ali Velshi uses the term "Liberal Democracy" to describe our country. Cool. I hope it can stay that way because.... FadedMullet May 17 #3

I think the term goes back to our founding, actually. To be "liberal" was to be generous... Hekate May 17 #5

Nice. Thanks for the response. Sounds like our 19th Century forebears were "woke" in what I take to be.... FadedMullet May 17 #6