An individual who has excessive sympathy for any group or individual that they perceive as underprivileged, and a lack of sympathy for any group or individual that they perceive as over-privileged.
They typically hold the view that the majority are responsible for any minority plight whatsoever, and that minorities can never, ever be responsible for their own condition. They often feel that the public is obligated to make special accommodations for every group, no matter how large or small it is. They claim to be against racism, but in actuality are racist against whites, and believe that modern generations are responsible for the wrongdoings of their ancestors. They will usually pursue useless degrees with their parents' money, and they will never be found studying the hard sciences.
A bleeding heart is NOT simply any left-leaning individual. Supporting social and environmental causes does NOT make one a bleeding heart. It refers specifically to those who take the views to a ridiculous extreme, make completely illogical, unrealistic demands, and are unable to recognize their own hypocrisy.
They typically hold the view that the majority are responsible for any minority plight whatsoever, and that minorities can never, ever be responsible for their own condition. They often feel that the public is obligated to make special accommodations for every group, no matter how large or small it is. They claim to be against racism, but in actuality are racist against whites, and believe that modern generations are responsible for the wrongdoings of their ancestors. They will usually pursue useless degrees with their parents' money, and they will never be found studying the hard sciences.
A bleeding heart is NOT simply any left-leaning individual. Supporting social and environmental causes does NOT make one a bleeding heart. It refers specifically to those who take the views to a ridiculous extreme, make completely illogical, unrealistic demands, and are unable to recognize their own hypocrisy.
supporting gay rights = not bleeding heart
demanding that all businesses should provide transgender restrooms = bleeding heart
supporting gresponsible environmental policies and conservation of fragile ecosystems = not bleeding heart
crying about things like deer hunting and belonging to PETA = bleeding heart
demanding that all businesses should provide transgender restrooms = bleeding heart
supporting gresponsible environmental policies and conservation of fragile ecosystems = not bleeding heart
crying about things like deer hunting and belonging to PETA = bleeding heart
by Dmitri B. December 26, 2010
a slang term for people involved in creative fields of work. somewhat derogatory because it makes fun of the state of seemingly permanent melancholy artists reside in.
I could have flayed him into shape.
But my hands were tied.
The bleeding hearts and artists,
Let him get away with murder.
Pink Floyd, "The Trial"
But my hands were tied.
The bleeding hearts and artists,
Let him get away with murder.
Pink Floyd, "The Trial"
by jader May 12, 2006
Bleeding Heart"A person who is considered excessively sympathetic toward those who claim to be underprivileged or exploited."
Liberal"Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism."
Liberalism" A political theory founded on the natural goodness of humans and the autonomy of the individual and favoring civil and political liberties, government by law with the consent of the governed, and protection from arbitrary authority."
So from this, we can gather that a "bleeding heart liberal" is an individual that aligns themselves with the Liberal party(aka left), and is particularly sympathetic to the underprivileged class. Oftentimes this phrase is misused to denote any far-left individual. Ironically, some far-leftist are anything but liberals at all, but most have some bleeding heart tenancies.
Liberal"Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism."
Liberalism" A political theory founded on the natural goodness of humans and the autonomy of the individual and favoring civil and political liberties, government by law with the consent of the governed, and protection from arbitrary authority."
So from this, we can gather that a "bleeding heart liberal" is an individual that aligns themselves with the Liberal party(aka left), and is particularly sympathetic to the underprivileged class. Oftentimes this phrase is misused to denote any far-left individual. Ironically, some far-leftist are anything but liberals at all, but most have some bleeding heart tenancies.
"That bleeding heart liberal jury let a rapist go with six years in an institution."
"The Governor got re-elected by pushing his bleeding heart liberal views, and got the sway vote from the lower-class."
"The Governor got re-elected by pushing his bleeding heart liberal views, and got the sway vote from the lower-class."
by Vigilantism July 13, 2008
Someone who claims to be a libertarian but believes that all manner of silly left-wing statist beliefs are an integral part of libertarianism.
Some bleeding-heart libertarian told me that "slut shaming" was the equivalent of going on a killing spree in a shopping mall and that I needed to "check my privilege."
by lawlster April 05, 2014
Originally a song title by the punk band NoFX, Bleeding Heart Disease pokes fun at people who are "Bleeding Hearts" and "Heart Disease" (a real disease). Someone who has Bleeding Heart Disease often suffers from chronic and naive sympathy for anyone and everything, especially around politically sensitive issues. The sympathetic emotions are often unjustified and directed to people or causes that do not in fact deserve sympathy.
It's important to note that to be diagnosed with Bleeding Heart Disease, a person must chronically feel unjustifiably sorry for people on unrelated topics. It's also important that the topic of sympathy be unjustified or highly debatable.
Bleeding Heart Disease is becoming especially common in the Western World.
It's important to note that to be diagnosed with Bleeding Heart Disease, a person must chronically feel unjustifiably sorry for people on unrelated topics. It's also important that the topic of sympathy be unjustified or highly debatable.
Bleeding Heart Disease is becoming especially common in the Western World.
Statement: "That's so sad that guy died when he got his Darwin award."
Reply: "I think you have Bleeding Heart Disease."
Reply: "I think you have Bleeding Heart Disease."
by Brad Bender January 02, 2008
One who listens to music that represents the daily struggles of people and society. It hurts to listen and feel but one is powerful enough to understand the pain.
Represent your struggle!
Represent your struggle!
by Your Struggle October 15, 2007
Diana: " my type is someone without a bleeding heart. "
Diana: " jacey is just too sympathetic I just don’t like nice guys. "
Jacey: " Pleaseeee, i won’t help your grandma that fell downstairs next time ;((( "
Diana: " Why would you touch another girl when you have me?! "
Diana: " jacey is just too sympathetic I just don’t like nice guys. "
Jacey: " Pleaseeee, i won’t help your grandma that fell downstairs next time ;((( "
Diana: " Why would you touch another girl when you have me?! "
by macandcheesewithglittwer June 10, 2023