[A. Pole]

Liberal as it was meant a century ago, referring to Gladstone and the disciples of Smith and Ricardo.

Or is it being used everywhere else outside of America. The confusion came from the American socialists/socialdemocrats being ashamed to be called by their true name. So they stole the name from the real liberals (the name "liberal" is related to the word "liberty").

Same way as pederasts want to be called gay (joyfull, happy) what they are not.

[Luis Gonzalez]

Ronald Reagan defined conservatism in America.

Ronald Reagan stood for free trade.

You stand against free trade.

You are then the opposite of a conservative.

The opposite of a conservative is a liberal.

Embrace it...you'll feel a whole lot better about yourself.