Classism Runs Deep | Liberalism vs. Radicalism

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Counterpunch

Weekend Edition May 10-12, 2013

by ERIC PATTON

What’s the difference between liberalism and radicalism? Which is “better?” How is “better” determined?

Liberalism is the belief that the king has the right to rule and that when we want him to make decisions different from those he is currently making, we ask him respectfully, even firmly, but always recognizing his ultimate right to decide.