I should probably state that I started out more as an anti-George W Bush than pro-liberal or Democrat during 2004 elections. The idealogy I for the first time identified was...Ron Paul libertarian in 2008. But that only lasted a few months, until i researched Barack Obama's platform and got fully on board. Ever since then I identified as a strongly liberal, progressive democrat on pretty much every issue.
I do however try to see things outside the "bubble" so to speak constantly. To make sure we're not drinking the same kool aid as say, Republicans who are now basically part of a full bore cult. Meaning, I try to critique American liberalism, but I do not see much to critique outside of vague monetary philosophies. The ideals, of having equal rights for all, strong central government taking care of poor, taxing the rich, etc. all seem morally right and the true path forward for humanity. I can't say the same of conservativism, which is just mean-spiritedness and economically disastrous (trickle down garbage). What are some of the real critiques of liberal thought and ideals?
I do however try to see things outside the "bubble" so to speak constantly. To make sure we're not drinking the same kool aid as say, Republicans who are now basically part of a full bore cult. Meaning, I try to critique American liberalism, but I do not see much to critique outside of vague monetary philosophies. The ideals, of having equal rights for all, strong central government taking care of poor, taxing the rich, etc. all seem morally right and the true path forward for humanity. I can't say the same of conservativism, which is just mean-spiritedness and economically disastrous (trickle down garbage). What are some of the real critiques of liberal thought and ideals?