Here are a couple of quotes from some liberals.
il·lib·er·al
Pronunciation: (")i(l)-'li-b(&-)r&l
Function: adjective
: not liberal: as a archaic (1) : lacking a liberal education (2) : lacking culture and refinement b : not requiring the background of a liberal arts education c archaic : not generous : STINGY d : not broad-minded : BIGOTED e : opposed to liberalism
"I'd also like to exorcise "welfare" and "socialism," these are positive terms damnit, they should be treated as such."