In that way, liberals are idealists, not cynics.We tend to be early adopters of new ideas. As a result, liberals believe in taking an active role in shaping society.The only way that can be accomplished is by progress. Liberals believe we have a moral duty as human beings to make our nation and the world a better place.We are forward-thinkers who are not afraid of social experimentation or new ways of doing things. If there is one quality that separates liberals from conservatives, it is the liberals’ willingness to embrace and initiate change.So what are the core principles that make progressivism the best course for America? What do liberals believe? 1.

Liberal policies are based on the highest principles of humankind and bedrock American values. The problem is, when liberals discuss only issues and not values, they let conservatives define their values for them-as big spenders, bleeding hearts, and moral libertines. They are only too happy to tell you what they stand for: lower taxes, less government intrusion, traditional moral values (as they define them), and personal accountability.īut what do liberals stand for? Somehow it seems harder to define, because liberals have been awful at making the case for their beliefs. But as liberals fight to persuade voters why their politics are superior to conservatives’, they must not forget to also talk about the values and core principles that are the moral foundation of their politics.Ĭonservatives seem to do this reflexively. With all the rhetorical heat and hyperbole of modern American politics, it’s easy to get caught up in the hot-button issues of the day-immigration, abortion, economics, foreign policy.

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