Essay:Liberal code words

Liberal code words are ordinary-sounding terms which are used by liberals to promote their worldview.

• "Think for yourself" is a liberal code word for "reject wisdom merely because it comes from another person"
• "Progressive" sounds good by invoking "progress", but it refers specifically to making progress towards liberal goals
• "Fascist" means "anything I don't like involving Conservatives or the Government."
• "Bigot" is a term for anyone who disagrees with liberal social values.
• "Equality" equates equal opportunity with equal results.

One could even consider the word "liberal" itself to be a liberal code word, given its original association with classical liberalism.

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