The name calling is unnecessary, but I know you guys can't stand the truth!!
I don't know why you guys get all upset when someone calls you a liberal....isn't that what you are??? I'm a conservative and I don't mind being called that!!
Well Phil, this will be a waste of time, but I'm retired so I'll explain it again.
You use the word "liberal" as a dirty word filled with prejudicial assumptions of stupidity and lack of patriotism. That has been a lesson taught quite effectively by the Limbaughs, Roves and Caulters of the world and its affected the opinions of people like you. You tend to attack or label the person expressing an opinion rather than politely dealing with the opinion on its own met. I'm sure you don't always intend to offend people, its just how you've learned to roll. One to one you are probably a likeable guy, but at a keyboard you are like the guy who yells at others in traffic. He is never wrong and needs to straighten out the other drivers of the world.
I, on the other hand use "conservative" as simply meaning a person that sees the world differently and has a different approach to solving problems, that is, falling back on traditional and religious approaches of the past. Many times that is the right approach. Unlike you, I don't see myself as one bit smarter or patriotic than a conservative. I just see the world differently based on my understanding and want to try a few newer approaches to old problems. I "try" to judge ideas and people on their own merit rather than put labels on them.
By the way Phil, how can a tough Marine be so sensitive about being called "Phil the Lip"! It was just a joke playing on you always labeliing everything I say as "Lib"!
Lib - Lip, get it!
Sorry, the tea and crumpets will be on me when we meet!
By the way, one of the first things I learned in a Logic Class is to try not to use the word "Truth" because it can rarely if ever be proven. The truth is usually a word used by those who create their own truth from their opinions. "Accurate" is a more useful word! It can actually be measured or proven! Try it!