• daannii@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    Historical use is not the same as modern use.

    Liberalism does not support capitalism.

    It does not have any distinctive pro- or anti- economic style.

    It primarily concerns itself with society and rights.

    Please read the modern definition.

    It’s possible people claiming to be liberals are also in support of capitalism. They can also be in support of socialism. The definition of the term does not dictate this distinction.

    You have to be careful with such terms. They are often applied to groups in errors. Intentionally to sway public perception.

    Like Russia calling itself communist. It’s not.
    Like Hitler’s Germany calling itself socialist. It wasn’t.

    Like “citizens United” actually being a bill to allow companies to fuck over civilians by legally bribing politicians.

    Surely you have noticed words are used to obfuscate actual agendas all the time. ?

    Your example only further shows this.