according to @Custoslibera’s post
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There is really no need to be this stubborn. Look it up yourself.
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It does. The term liberal comes from liberalism, which was founded during the Enlightenment. It isn’t an “American” thing to tie liberalism to liberals, it’s the definition.
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It’s the definition when you’re talking about liberalism for sure. But that’s not what I’m referring to. The other definition is the one which, in context, I am obviously referring to.
one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways
With the previous definition, it is clear I am talking about leftists. Context is king.
But, lesson learned; don’t use the phrase liberal outside of a philosophical/academic context.
