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Fairly simple:
I think, therefore I am a liberal!
And that thinking has also led to other things:
I think social justice is desirable, hence I am a socialist.
Well aware that the American Joe Blow think that socialism is the same as communism, but readily embracing any fascist or neo-nazi, for these are much more like himself.
And you wonder why Americans really are so often ridiculed, despised and disliked, - not as individuals, but as a nation?
It will take more than electing Obama to regain respect and affection, because as a nation, Americans are nothing more than a nation of war criminals that are not brought to justice!