posted October 24, 2004 04:26 PM              

But really. Let's think about what Idealism is. It is ideal, is it not? Even the most staunch Republican cannot deny that Idealism IS ideal for our country. Somewhere along the way so many of us have forgotten what it's like to believe in Idealism, and we settle for which ever government official we choose on our ballets.

Just for fun... here are the definitions of liberal and ideal

lib·er·al

Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.

Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.

Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.

Tending to give freely; generous: a liberal benefactor.

Generous in amount; ample: a liberal serving of potatoes.

Not strict or literal; loose or approximate: a liberal translation.

Of, relating to, or based on the traditional arts and sciences of a college or university curriculum: a liberal education.

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i·de·al

A conception of something in its absolute perfection.

One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence.

An ultimate object of endeavor; a goal.

An honorable or worthy principle or aim.

Neither of these are BAD words. I sure wish people would stop ascribing negative meanings to them out of bias and bigotry.