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Here are a few excerpts from a very good article on the history and demise of liberalism.
'The liberals are devoted to working within the system, but have lost their taste for incremental change. The Left proclaims that the system is rotten, but seems to have lost its taste for ideas.'
"We want no movers and shakers to disturb our mental tranquility, even if that peace is an artificial escape."
"We are at a moment when the liberals will offer the terms of surrender to their adversaries: “cut back Medicare and Social Security, but modestly raise taxes on the wealthy as a symbolic gesture so that we can save face.”
I heartily recommend this article for those who consider themselves liberal bent, for those who believe there is any substantial difference in the political parties' ends and even for conseratives seeking an understanding of where the country is now and why .
(Wolfie, Tony Royal take note)
I consider this piece one of the best I have read on the subject.
The historical perspective is superb.
