UNITED STATES LIBERAL PARTY VALUES
American liberals generally support individual rights, equality, social justice, and government intervention to address societal problems. They advocate for policies that promote economic opportunity, protect the environment, and expand access to healthcare and education. (A good part of this was generated by AI)
The Democratic Party’s core values align with the liberal ideology!
Democrats believe it is all about us.
The Republican Party core belief is “it’s all about me which has proven to not work for the betterment of any country.
Dictatorship is rule by the few to reward those few. A selfish, low IQ, un- educated, hurtful, dangerous, despicable, onerous, conniving form of government results!
History has proven that self centered non educated beliefs that are followed by actions and policies typically fail humanity in so many ways.
This blogger, Score Card, is a core liberal, for the following reasons:
- Score Card believes in working for the betterment of all people!
- All people should have a voice.
Core Values and Principles for liberal:
- Individual Rights and Freedoms:.
Liberals emphasize individual liberties and freedoms, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
- Equality and Social Justice:.
They believe in equal opportunity for all and advocate for policies that address systemic inequalities, such as racial and gender discrimination.
- Government Intervention:.
Liberals generally believe that government has a role to play in addressing social and economic problems, including regulating businesses, providing social safety nets, and investing in public goods like education and healthcare.
- Progressive Taxation:.
Many liberals support a progressive tax system, where higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes, with the goal of funding social programs and reducing income inequality.
- Environmental Protection:.
Liberals prioritize environmental protection and support regulations to mitigate climate change and pollution.
Specific Policy Positions:
- Healthcare:
Liberals generally support universal healthcare access, often advocating for government-funded or subsidized healthcare systems.
- Education:
They support public education and often advocate for policies to improve access to quality education at all levels.
- Social Welfare:
Liberals favor social safety nets, including unemployment benefits, food assistance, and affordable housing programs, to support vulnerable populations.
- LGBTQ+ Rights:
They are strong advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, including marriage equality and nondiscrimination protections.
- Immigration Reform:
Many liberals support comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
In essence, American liberalism emphasizes individual liberty, social justice, and the use of government to address societal problems and promote the common good.
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Core beliefs for a near perfect government
1. Rule of Law and Justice
- No one is above the law: All individuals and institutions, including the government itself, are subject to and accountable under the law.
- Fair and impartial application of the law: Laws are clear, stable, and applied evenly to everyone, ensuring human rights, property rights, and procedural rights.
- Independent Judiciary: An accessible and impartial justice system, with competent and ethical representatives, is essential to deliver timely justice.
- Universal and inalienable rights: Governments are obligated to protect and promote the fundamental freedoms and human rights of all individuals, including freedom of expression, privacy, religion, assembly, association, and freedom from fear and oppression.
- Protection of vulnerable groups: Particular attention is paid to ensuring the rights and well-being of historically marginalized communities.
- Open and accessible information: Government actions, decisions, and processes are open to public scrutiny, allowing citizens to make informed decisions and hold officials accountable.
- Responsibility of public officials: Those in government are responsible to the citizenry for their decisions and actions, acting in the public interest rather than for self-interest.
- Mechanisms for accountability: Free and fair elections, legislative oversight, independent investigations, and a free press are essential mechanisms to hold officials accountable for their performance and to address abuse of power.
- Citizen Engagement: Governments facilitate and encourage meaningful public participation in decision-making processes, including feedback mechanisms and civic engagement.
- Responsive Governance: Governments are responsive to the needs and concerns of the people, adapting policies and services to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
- Effective Public Administration: Government institutions are efficient and effective in managing public resources and delivering services that improve the quality of life for all citizens.
- Sustainable Development: Governments consider the long-term impact of their decisions, aiming for policies that promote sustainable development and balance immediate needs with the needs of future generations.
- Representation and Inclusion: Governments fairly represent and involve all people, ensuring that diverse voices and perspectives are considered in decision-making.
- Equitable Distribution of Resources: Governments address disparities in resources, services, and opportunities, and promote policies that advance equality and social justice for all citizens.
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BOOK:
Why Liberalism Failed is a 2018 book by Patrick Deneen, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame.[1][2] It criticizes both forms of American liberalism:
Robert Kuttner described the book as “convenient for conservatives looking to blame all ills on liberals.”