Whenever I hear someone use liberal to describe someone or something that is left leaning I just get the sense that their politics are too US-based and kind of roll my eyes because that’s not really what liberal means. Is this an appropriate reaction or should I get off my high horse?

  • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml
    84·
    3 years ago

    This is a normal person who doesn’t spend so much time discussing political theory that they know the difference between left-leaning and liberal

    So yea, get off your high horse, be more welcoming, and don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.

    • Peter1986c@lemmy.ml
      4·
      3 years ago

      I would say it depends. In the case of OP being from/in the US I might see your point. But only then.

      • seahorse [Ohio]OPA
        5·
        3 years ago

        Yeah, I live in the US. I should have mentioned that I don’t actually roll my eyes unless they’re going on and on about how liberals (read leftists) are bad.