Liberalism

Liberalism: the word has a number of meanings. According to the dictionary, these include "favorable to progress and reform, as in religious or political affairs"; "favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties"; "open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc."; and "characterized by generosity and willingness to give in …

…poor will continuously be pushed down, no matter how hard they try to get up. I believe that the public needs to get off their rear-ends and vote, (possibly mandatory voting). I have always been interested in American politics, and have sustained a high sense of efficacy. I feel, all in all, that the government is doing a good job. However, my liberal ideals want more government action to promote equality and freedom than order.