Liberal as a Dirty Word

It seems that these days the word liberal has become a loaded word. One can call themselves Conservative and they are usually understood not to be a flaming right winger. However if one calls themselves a Liberal they are usually quickly classified as what my friend calls a " Moonbat."

I took a test to determine if I was a liberal, conservative or moderate. I ended up with a 63 which with 50 being a moderate ended up with me to the left but not, at least I do not think in " Moonbat" range. Interestingly my wife took the same test and ended up with a 70. So it could be said that she is more of a Moonbat than me.


I am anti death penalty, believe in a single payer government run health care, pro alternative energy, anti Corporation, and anti American wars of intrusiveness.

Still I am not easy to put in a box. I am anti abortion, pro religion ( note I said pro religion,not pro church ), and on many issues such as English as the official language, issues of conformity and my belief in this country as a force for good I am a conservative.

I think it is safe to say that I am to the left but I still wonder why I find myself agreeing so often with Pat Buchanon on cultural issues.

Often we hear about someone being a liberal on cultural issues but a conservative on fiscal issues.

I think that I might be the opposite.

I beleive that we as a country would be much better off if we had more people who were difficult to put in a political box.