I caught myself watching a documentary on Woodstock a couple of days ago and while watching I couldn't help but wonder when did liberalism separate itself from liberty? Would that crowd of kids support what has happened and what is looming on the horizon?

Coercive egalitarianism, central planning, rejecting personal responsibility and government oversight of free institutions are all part of modern liberalism that seem so very far from the ideals of Woodstock.

WTF happened?

they were stoned and they missed it.....

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"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

That isn't liberalism.

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I am a liberal, a classical liberal. Classical liberalism is liberalism, but the current collectivists have captured that designation in the United States. In Europe they are glad enough to call themselves socialists. But no one in America wants to be called socialist and admit what they are.

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The woodstock generation grew up (obviously), and became more conservative in the process. According to my anecdotal observation, that is.

What isn't?

Because it's sort of comforting to keep what you work for ? So they accept central planning and lack of personal responsibility in the process?

What you claimed it was:

"Coercive egalitarianism, central planning, rejecting personal responsibility and government oversight of free institutions"

That isn't liberalism.

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I am a liberal, a classical liberal. Classical liberalism is liberalism, but the current collectivists have captured that designation in the United States. In Europe they are glad enough to call themselves socialists. But no one in America wants to be called socialist and admit what they are.

Courage, Truth, Honor, Fidelity, Discipline, Hospitality, Industriousness, Self-Reliance, Perseverance

I don't know. From what I see from the Democrats, they have turned into a bunch of marxist and socialist looking for some bullshit utopia.

That's not what I've seen happening. I know ex-hippies from the woodstock generation, who are now in favor of personal responsiblity (for the most part).

I didnt

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

It is the behavior and actions of the current big party of the liberals in power.

No we wouldn't. I was there back 40 years ago. While we were about personal freedom (I still am), we were also aware of our responsibilities. We gave freely of our possessions, but resented forced charity by government. In fact, we resented government and wanted it less intrusive in our lives. Maybe I haven't changed all that much.....

Who do they tend to vote for?

They quit dropping acid and shooting up heroin and grew up.

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Republicans.