[marron]

I think that the term liberal needs to be redefined as leftist.

I agree with you. I find it offensive to continue using the word "liberal" as it is commonly used, as the modern left is the very opposite of liberal. The correct term would be socialist, or leftist as you suggest, I even accept their usage of "progressive" although that too is a misnomer. I have begun to use the term "populist" as an alternative.

But I do everything I can to avoid using the word "liberal" in reference to these people. In my other post in this thread, I felt forced to use the word because Coulter does; even at that I felt obliged to place it in "quotes".

[squidly]

You seem to be stuck on the early 19th century definition of liberalism. It's safe to say that the definitions of liberal and conservative have flip flopped since that time.

[ontos-on]

I do not think that "populist" is a good choice. It implies that their screed is popular with "the people" and that is a concession to their propaganda.

[Tailgunner Joe]

I find it offensive to continue using the word "liberal" as it is commonly used, as the modern left is the very opposite of liberal. The correct term would be socialist, or leftist as you suggest, I even accept their usage of "progressive" although that too is a misnomer. I have begun to use the term "populist" as an alternative.

I like this idea.