Just a reminder. Do NOT, any of you, go back

[socialist_n_TN]

to the days when you were scared to be considered a "liberal". That's what they want. If we don't speak up then they can marginalize our positions WITHOUT OPPOSITION. NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK UP EVEN LOUDER! Loudly and, if necessary, obnoxiously. Just don't go into the Reagan Era mindset of denying your politics because it doesn't seem "popular".

Remember we started making gains when we started to speak up.

[eleny]

1. K&R

[DesertFlower]

2. i've been a proud liberal my

entire life.

[Yeshuah Ben Joseph]

3. I've been a Liberal for over 2000 years now

Not much chance of Me changing this late in the game.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

4. yeah, how did that work out for ya?

good view from the cross?

[Yeshuah Ben Joseph]

13. Yeah, that was a crappy day.

But three days later, I was fully recovered. :)

[xultar]

5. Where to buy kick ass liberal gear? I want it to say PROUD LIBERAL!

I need a hoodie, buttons, tshirts mugs, and not on .

[GrpCaptMandrake]

8. Check out

LiberalJewelry on Twitter. Gorgeous stuff! I proudly sport a "Liberal" belt buckle and my lovely wife has a gorgeous necklace that says the same.

[HipChick]

9. LOL!...I was getting the side-eye from a guy today in the store

I had my liberal hoodie on...I gave him a Prince-like side-eye back ..he backed the hell off

[socialist_n_TN]

14. I want a tee that says on the front.............

"Obama is NOT a socialist". Then on the back I want it to say, "But I am. Ask ME about socialism, not Glen Beck!"

[Phentex]

20. I like that!

You should hear the comments when I wear my Jesus Is a Liberal shirt. :)

[robinlynne]

6. I hear you. I wish Obama could hear you.

[Altoid_Cyclist]

7. It's amazing that the term "liberal" has become a pejorative.

From Dictionary.com

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/liberal

lib·er·al   /ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl/ Show Spelled
Show IPA

–adjective
1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. ( often initial capital letter ) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6. of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8. open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.
9. characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor.
10. given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.
11. not strict or rigorous; free; not literal: a liberal interpretation of a rule.
12. of, pertaining to, or based on the liberal arts.
13. of, pertaining to, or befitting a freeman.
–noun
14. a person of liberal principles or views, esp. in politics or religion.
15. ( often initial capital letter ) a member of a liberal party in politics, esp. of the Liberal party in Great Britain.


All in all, being called a liberal is a huge compliment if only people would understand the true meaning of the word.

[kctim]

15. It ALL boils down to #4

And the political definition of the word 'liberal' will continue to be a negative until 'liberals' mean ALL individual rights and freedoms instead of just the ones they agree with.

Would be no such thing as a 'Blue Dog' or moderate Democrat if that were to happen.

[barbtries]

24. that's what i want

on my t-shirt!

[GrpCaptMandrake]

10. I'd suggest "Mean Liberal"

or "Ferocious Liberal." Let the sorry bastards KNOW who we are. Don't make 'em guess. They're kinda dim and might screw up.

[NuclearDem]

11. Damn straight!

I'll be an "angry lib" to the day I die

[waddirum]

12. card carrying member

I carry my ACLU card in the front part of my wallet... just so there is no confusion.

[LibraLiz1973]

16. I am proud to be liberal. I just wish my President felt the same.

[tavalon]

17. I've never had a time when I declined to use my bleeding heart liberal title

It's core to who I am. I'm also a social Democrat.

[socialist_n_TN]

18. Oh I agree that there were always a few............

that didn't deny the "liberal" Christ 3 or more times, even during the Reagan years. But TOO many people did. Hell, that's where the label "progressive" came from. The word "liberal" had been demonized so much that somebody came up with a different label.

Either word you use though, liberal or progressive, just don't deny the POSITIONS. We DID come back when we started speaking up LOUDLY during the W years.

[shanti]

19. always have been

always will be....a proud liberal!

[The Uncola]

21. I've ALWAYS been proud to call myself a Liberal.

I could give a rat's ass if it is "popular" or not. Of course then, I do have a spine. Maybe that's what is required?

[w8liftinglady]

22. Even in Red Hell,I'm proud to be a Liberal-have my Veterans for Peace T on

as we speak...going to the grocery store...they love me here,ya know.

[Hydra]

23. I've been loud

And I'll be taking apologies in the form of dark chocolate from all of those who thought I was wrong about:

Election Fraud
Torture
Oil Drilling
For Profit wars
Impeachment
Domestic Spying

and my new Fav today

President Obama: "I wanted Romneycare!"