Well everybody has their own definition of what a 'Liberal' is, Jen. Many throw 'Liberal' around so easy, and consider someone who disagrees with them on even ONE thing, they have to be a 'Liberal'.
I used the word because she used it.
I like Liberals. I was a Classic Liberal back in the day. But Liberals changed and there aren't many of them left, so maybe she's right that there aren't many "Liberals" on this board.
There are some Leftists though. Unlike Liberals, Leftists insult anyone they disagree with just to shut them up. A Leftist seeks to shout down or insult down all opposing opinions.
I have no problem with someone who disagrees with me. There's no one I agree with all the time. Disagreement is necessary for growth. But when someone can't disagree with me without calling me a name.............. I cease to love it and walk away from them.
I've never had to walk away from a Liberal.
But I have had to walk away from many Leftists.