[hellinahandcart]

In an article called "The Case for Liberalism" in the December issue of Harper's, for example, George S. McGovern tries to revive liberalism as a loyal opposition in the face of possible war. He says its definition as a political philosophy is "based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of man and the autonomy of the individual, and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties." In contrast, conservatism's function, Mr. McGovern argues, is "to cling tightly to the past"; it cannot be relied upon for "constructive new ideas" that might lead to a "more just and equitable society or a more peaceful and cooperative world."

Haha. Is George too old to run for office? It's hard to tell these days...

Someone should tell him that the left hasn't had a new idea in nearly thirty years, let alone a constructive one.

And this bullcrap about the essential goodness of man falls apart when confronted by real live evil. That's why a lot of former liberals have stopped listening to people like McGovern.

[bdeaner]

And this bullcrap about the essential goodness of man falls apart when confronted by real live evil. That's why a lot of former liberals have stopped listening to people like McGovern.

Yes, 9/11 was a wake-up call to liberals like McGovern to update their polical philosophy or face extinction.

[habs4ever]

They may have stopped listening to George, but they sure believe they are better people by being a liberal than you or I.They cling hard to the belief that liberlaism has imbued them with a moral superiority that only by being liberal can one understand.It is the only religious faith they will practice ;-)