[MWS]

He is referring to liberalism in the classical sense of the word, not the modern sense. A "liberal" was once understood to be one who supports free market capitalism and democratic structures in government. The founding fathers were liberals (again, in the classical sense of the word, not the way we mean it here in the 21st century United States). Conversely, a conservative is classically understood to be one who supports a monarchial government and a mercantilist economic system.

This is what the author is refering to and he is correct.

[El Conservador]

Don't worry, these people won the "post without understanding the context of the article" award.

[TexasCowboy]

"He is referring to liberalism in the classical sense of the word, not the modern sense."

No, sorry, he is not.

He is attempting with convoluted semantics to promote the idea that all Conservatives are liberals in the modern day sense by using liberalism in the classical sense as the vehicle.
This is typical legalese double speak upon which law schools thrive.

[nothingnew]

ROTFLMAO!

This is hysterical! I haven't had this much fun in a very long time. If this pixxes off conservatives this much, we should rewrite it and call both side conservatives and see if it pixxes off the liberals. LOL