liberalism is believing you can call on the services of fascism to enforce your laws while keeping those fascists under control and this is always, always wrong
Respectfully, it may be worth it to revisit what you were taught about political ideologies. Original post is an historical statement, grounded in real events and situations.
Damn, we're speaking past each other... Liberalism is a tool used to maintain capitalism and run interference for its violent child, colonialism. Western grade school hides that.
You, OP, and I desire the advancement of global liberation causes, w/protections for oppressed people that come with it.
You might be missing out on opportunities to coalesce and build power because you believe liberalism is an ideology oriented towards progress and liberation. You may find a lot more in common with radical comrades in your area than with people who think the US Congress is going to save humanity.
Alice, I've been obsessed with migrant rights since before 9/11, canvassed for numerous local Dems, been on the side of the Palestinians for about 20 years, still suffer consequences for supporting trans rights, and like sex with men.
Telling you in a friendly way: You're mistaken about liberalism.