Absolutely not. Classical liberal goes back to the enlightenment, when programs like New Deal weren’t even a twinkle in John Locke’s eye.
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She didn't say "classic" the synonym of typical or original. She said *Classical Liberal*, a distinct & wholly noninterventionist philosophy
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Joy is correct. Neoliberal = libertarian approach to economics Classical liberal=small govt role Modern liberalism=large govt role
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? Believing FDR to be a small Govt prez proves you missed some classes.
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The problem is he didn't miss any classes. That's the garbage they teach now is our statist schools.



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I'll die poor but satisfied for spending money on parochial school for my 3 children.
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Do you understand the difference between FDR's liberalism and socialism?
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Is that the entirety of your political science training? A quick check of the term on google might set you straight.
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when political commentators demonstrate a basic lack of understanding of political theory
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There you go. I’m not a political science person, but I’ve read some f’ing history & philosophy. Do these folks not understand the enlightenment & its consequences?
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I wish you were this passionate and quick when it comes to rebuking Donald Trump.
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He often is
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We can reasonably disagree about this, of course, but to my preferences as one of his constituents: not often enough.
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Oh certainly, it'd be fantastic if his opposition was even stronger, but you have to admit Amash is one of the most critical Rs of Trump
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If he'd just free himself from his mental & political prison & join the
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Lol. The libertarian party is the 2nd worst thing to happen to classic liberalism and libertarianism after Ayn Rand.
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What makes you say that? And what would you prefer be the political vehicle for libertarianism, if not a dedicated party?
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A party could be ok in a multi party system, which we sadly don’t have. *That* party is a disaster as it stands though.
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