I make that distinction quite often.
Liberals can grow up and reject Leftism. You can often talk to them.
The only way Leftists ever leave their own plantation is if they get mugged, figuratively speaking. David Horowitz is one example who left, as is Tulsi Gabbard, IMO.
Not even. I’ve seen Leftists get attacked/mugged and state that they deserved it due to their white privilege.