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In reply to the discussion: Lawrence O'Donnell: Difference Between Liberals and Conservatives [View all]lastlib
(23,195 posts)37. The Declaration of Independence is the "birth certificate" of liberalism.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
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Fire him,good ratings and knows his stuff...geez,if they took OReilly...drips w pretentious hate
Alice11111
May 2017
#59
I find it hilarious that they have to go back that far to find someone compassionate in their party.
progressoid
May 2017
#26
republicans were the socially liberal party at that time, so O'Donnel is correct here. nt
TheFrenchRazor
May 2017
#35
So we tell them it is not about parties. parties switch..... It is about liberal vs right wingers...
pangaia
May 2017
#19
precisely; the important thing is about lib vs. consrv ideology, not party labels. nt
TheFrenchRazor
May 2017
#36
I've often measured the difference as to what pisses the party members off, respectively
mnmoderatedem
May 2017
#16
The GOP is nothing but a death cult masquerading as Christian patriots and defenders of freedom .
geretogo
May 2017
#22
Yeah, but you have to attack the word conservative instead of defending the word liberal
Awsi Dooger
May 2017
#51
Saving image so I can dump it on every poster on FB who calls me a libtard. Nt
onlyadream
May 2017
#63