• BmeBenji@lemm.ee
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    4 days ago

    We need a Lemmy dictionary so someone can finally clarify what people mean when they say “liberal”

      • The Spectre@lemmy.mlOP
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        4 days ago

        Not it is super short. Liberals are people who believe in free market capitalism.

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          4 days ago

          Naw, those are free market capitalists your thinking of.

          • Cowbee [he/him]@lemmy.ml
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            3 days ago

            Liberalism is the ideological backbone of Capitalism. Capitalists are Capital owners, not just supporters of Capitalism.

      • ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world
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        3 days ago

        Seems like it’s much simpler than that. At least for right wingers:

        “Someone who advocates for ideas that frighten me.”