Ridiculous:

[liberalnarb]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1497868

Bernie is a worthy guy, but he despises Democrats and liberals. He is neither. If I were you guys, I'd be proud of that. I'd trumpet it, not try to pretend that there's something wrong with not being liberal or a Democrat and, worse, that Bernie doesn't know what he's talking about.

The most Liberal Senator in the country despises Liberal? Heres the response I got:


http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1505455

85. Liberal is a real thing, not a badge pinned on.
Bernie's not the most liberal senator in the country. I know that because he does not think like a liberal, sound like a liberal, or act like a liberal. Go read about liberal personality to see what I mean -- from that comes liberalism, the establishment of our nation on liberal principles, and liberal political stances at various points in history. But it all starts with that a liberal is, and is not.

I'm afraid far less research has been done on far left personality than the far right. It doesn't even have a good defining name. Which has to be part of the problem Bernie and his far left followers face, of course.

Otoh, people don't even remember that liberalism arose from the Enlightenment, much less are able to explain what it is or its guiding principles. A third of the nation firmly believes God founded America with paranormal goals. So the far left is hardly alone in all this confusion and inadequate definition.

So Bernie isn't a Liberal because he doesn't "sound" or "act" like a Liberal? Liberalism is based on your actions and beliefs not your personality.

[n2doc]

1. Well who died and made them (the Liberal) Judge?

Way too many people who think what they opine is the absolute truth and not just another steaming pile.

[Jenny_92808]

9. +1

[Faux pas]

2. A-M-E-N

[liberalnarb]

4. Amen to whom?

[Faux pas]

6. To this

"So Bernie isn't a Liberal because he doesn't "sound" or "act" like a Liberal? Liberalism is based on your actions and beliefs not your personality".

[liberalnarb]

7. Ok good, thank you.

I wasn't sure if you meant me or the other poster.

[Rebkeh]

3. The meaning of the word varies widely

We still haven't nailed down the many nuances, it's still too sloppy. This is why I prefer the term progressive.

In the mean time, ridiculous is an apt description.

[Lorien]

5. I'm guessing that the person who made that statement is very young

and watches a lot of cable "news". Poor soul doesn't know what defines either, and has no clue as to who Bernie is.

[Cleita]

8. So what about FDR?

Bernie's policies are FDR's policies. I know because l was alive when FDR was President and learned all about his Presidency in school as well.

[Paulie]

10. Some think neoliberal is a synonym

[RoccoR5955]

11. Whisky Tango Foxtrot!

I do not understand where some people dig that crap up from?