European Political Language
Taking the language of European politics, I certainly am not a conservative (barf). In England the labor party in some ways mimics the Democratic party in the USA. Both often behave in a far more conservative fashion than the majority of their voters would like.
The Christian Democrats don't believe in the separation of church and state, and they are filled with prosperous (read ignorant and greedy) businessmen. They don't much like foreigners or immigrants, and they deeply believe that there should be a large crucifix prominently on display in every state-run classroom.
The Green Party is nice, but it is one that has an altogether excessively narrow focus. The environment is indeed very important, but it is only one of the important issues which society needs to deal with. Of course 100 years from now when Global Warming has radically decreased the quality of life worldwide there may be people who say that this is the only issue of any importance.
Liberal Democrats is a phrase which seems to sit well. In England they are a tiny minority party, but they sure chose a nice name. I certainly am not one of those disgusting and repulsive right-wing conservatives. I am a Liberal and proud of it. I am a liberal who tries to live his life by Progressive principles.
Democracy is a pretty vague term which means radically different things to various people. But in general I take it to mean a government which is run “by the people and for the people.” The average people, not the top 1% of richest liars and thieves. People with all shades of skin color; the well educated as well as those who didn't do so well in school. Both men and women, and people who do not hold any religious beliefs as well as those moderates who do have faith in some sacred gobbly-gook and the powerful holy men who control their churches/synagogues/mosques.
The Republican Party in America has become a sick parody; a revolting joke which stands solidly in the way of almost everything. Their main belief seems to be Do Nothing, and certainly don't help anyone who doesn't have white skin and is not a Christian. They really like the Wall Street philosophy, and many Republican politicians hope to become one of them after they leave politics.
The Democratic Party in America used to be about improving society and insuring social justice and fairness for everyone. But in order to get/stay elected they have gradually shifted towards the right-wing. The Democrats now mostly appear to just be Republicans with a different name. They are no longer staunchly anti-war, pro-environment, against nuclear energy, or strongly in favor of social justice for poor people and people of color. No, I can't honestly say that most Democratic politicians behave in the manner that I feel is appropriate.
If I were King and I was going to re-do the American political landscape I would include a strong majority for the political party called the Liberal Democrats.
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