Along with it's deep flaws, Liberalism is also associated with things like the abolition of slavery, universal suffrage, LGBT+ rights, etc. Conservatives also muddy the waters by blaming these things for economic hardship.

[–] OurToothbrush@lemmy.ml 38 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Liberalism is also associated with things like the abolition of slavery, universal suffrage, LGBT+ rights

Communists had to pry these concessions from liberalism with organized violence, don't pretend like liberalism did these things.

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You quoted me, then immediately misquoted me. I didn't say what you think I said.

[–] OurToothbrush@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 year ago

Sorry should have phrased it as "people shouldn't pretend..."

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