[marron]

"Liberal" used to refer to the belief in individual liberty, private property, and limited government. Then the socialists stole our name.

It would be nice if the socialists would just call themselves what they are, but if they at least start calling themselves "progressive", maybe we could get "liberal" away from them. Send it to the dry cleaners, let it air for a couple of decades. Soak it in some de-greaser. A little disinfectant.

Of course, its a little like buying a used mattess. You get it home, then you're afraid to sleep on it. You don't know where its been...

[Still Thinking]

It would be nice if the socialists would just call themselves what they are

Yes, but "Oxygen thieves" lacks a certain -- something.