czechpat
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Tue Feb-26-08 09:31 AM
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Sorry if it's already been mentioned, but someone should point out the fact (to the Non-Liberals) that "Liberals" as used in Europe, are exactly what most republicans claim to be - FREE Marketeers, supporting unfettered capitalism (although here they seem to except most reasonable fetters (is that a word?) such as sick days, environmental and workplace safety regulations, etc..) and FRREDOM of all things personal, religion, exrpession, etc.
I constantly find myself explaining the difference between the American misconception (Liberal = Socialist) and the European use (Liberal = free markets, personal freedoms = Conservative/ Libertarian in the US)...But then, what do I know.. i'm new here...
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