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		yarg on Sept 7, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Malaysia started mandating ISPs to redirect DNS qu... It doesn't help that the term 'liberal' has had its meaning so co-opted that it now refers to people who reject freedom of speech and belief.

CaptainFever on Sept 7, 2024 [–]

True, though I would say that is leftism. Leftists actually hate liberals and use it as a slur, believe it or not.

BlueTemplar on Sept 7, 2024 | [–]

While they often go together, economic liberalism shouldn't be confused with social liberalism.

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