liberal

someone who believes in lassiez-faire capitalism

A classical liberal, Hiram questioned the need of government to control the market.

by AUSTIN STONEMAN September 24, 2003

Liberal

"Liberal: a power worshipper without power"
-George Orwell

A liberal is generally someone on the "left" of the political scale...

by Aboyt April 13, 2005

Liberal

Initially associated with a philosopy of personal liberty and self reliance, protected by Libretatrian and democratic government, mainly defined as such in the years 1750-1963 (Ending upon the death of John F. Kennedy)

Currently signifies, at least in western democracies, a dedication to what was previously known as socialism, with chief tenets including Government provided healthcare and education, along with mild to heavy redistribution of wealth through "Progressive" taxes based upon income. Also generally associated with the moral relativism and supposed "nonjudgementalism" of American celebrities, Secular Statesman in Europe and a whole range of other "Progressives" who criticize the current system of regulated capitalism in place in the United States. To be fair to liberals, though their economic ideas appeal especially to those within the so called "Progressive" community, the semi-socialist modern liberalism is a seperate entity from the relativists, nonjudgementalists and general haters of western civilisation and its norms(See Noam Chomsky, Michael Moore, Oliver Stone, Barbara Streisand, etc)

"The problem with hollywood is its full of liberals like Chevy Chase, who have no connection with the average Americans values"
-Commentators such as Bill Oreilly
"We must embrace a liberal economic agenda or the minorities in our society will never be equal"
-Jesse Jackson

by Bran the Man December 20, 2004

liberal

A liberal is a person who advocates for a system in which everybody can coexist pacifically without anyone forcing sb into doing what they want. This implies that for example, Christians cannot but convince peacefully that their belief is the best.

The state shouldn't intervene either, except for some few areas: military, police, minimal social assistance and the judicial system to enforce the non-aggresion laws. In this line of thinking, Milton Friedman is one of the greatest exponents of liberal ideology. Any tax is considered theft, since it's an aggression to private property, but some can be considered so beneficial and so inexpensive that may be justifiable.

There is a natural tendency to want to be the most liberal in the room. Some even advocate for anarchy: no state intervention at all. The rest are called minarchists, and hated by the radical anarchists.

She is so liberal that she thinks that the USA is a communist state.

by Laura Doyle July 14, 2021

liberal

1 UK - an indivdual who favours a political philosophy of reform and the protection of civil liberties, is tolerant of change and of the opinions of others and, is not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy or tradition.
2 US - a derogatory term applied to anyone who has left wing political views, which implies that they are associated with anal sex and communism.

1 'The high number of economic migrants coming to this country doesn't bother me, Im fairly LIBERAL'
2 'Fucking LIBERAL Hippies.'

by J Riley September 25, 2005

liberal

Embittered, painfully self-righteous citizen who enjoys criticizing views that differ from his/her own. Often found speaking derogatory phrases against other political parties in the loudest voice possible, the liberal will not tolerate criticism of his/her beliefs in response.

Prefers to blame all economic speed bumps on conservatives, while not acknowledging folly in his/her own political party.

Proud of the fashionable, "edgy" label he/she possesses. This makes him/her feel artificially unique and intelligent.

Characteristics: hubris, defensiveness, ability to "pass the buck."

"I just don't feel comfortable around some people."
"Well you're WRONG! How can you be so stupid! You should be tolerant and loving like ME! I'm a liberal!"

by Becca1095 January 2, 2009

liberal

1. The worldview that history began yesterday and any point in the future beyond next week will never arrive. An exemption is 'global warming' which is certain to have us all swimming before the end of the century. No explanation is given as to how this can be accurate, since our best meteorological technology cannot tell us with absolute certainty what the weather will be like two days from now, let alone in 50 years.

2. One who is generous with OPM (other people's money).

3. Anyone who thinks an economy can be taxed into prosperity.

4. One who sees absolutely no linkage between cause and effect.

5. Anyone who thinks that America is great because of government and will be utopia when government controls every aspect of life.

6. One who thinks it possible to give a federal tax cut to someone who does not pay federal taxes to begin with.

7. A mongoloid.

Nigel enjoys being a liberal because it removes the burdensome process of thinking.

by Boogification April 18, 2008