Despite The Common Misconception, “Leftism” and “Liberalism” Are Not Synonymous

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “liberal” as being “not opposed to new ideas or ways of behaving that are not traditional or widely accepted.” To most, Leftists and liberals used to mean the same thing. The terminology was simple- left-wingers are liberal, right-wingers are conservative. Liberals are open to new trends in society, while conservatives are more comfortable with tradition.

But nowadays, Leftism has become a rigid ideology of its own. No more are they liberal in the traditional sense, which boils down to “live and let live.” Instead, they believe that anyone that doesn’t agree with hard Leftist ideology is evil and must be excommunicated.