I think that’s a valid position but it’s not how the term has come to be used. Usually liberals support capitalism, leftists don’t. That’s the main distinction, at least as far as how people use the word in this space.
I think more people on this platform are using it correctly than many of us realize. I think there are many unironically anti-human-rights activists who want the USA to deteriorate further.
I also have never seen any modern system other than capitalism in practice, so by your definition leftists don’t even exist.
We’re talking about what’s leftism not what’s possible. If you promote a system where more people suffer, such as forcefully dismantling capitalism, then you’re not progressive.
Most people who claim to oppose capitalism cant even describe what it is.
In my opinion people who oppose human rights are not leftists so there is no distinction between liberal and leftist.
I think that’s a valid position but it’s not how the term has come to be used. Usually liberals support capitalism, leftists don’t. That’s the main distinction, at least as far as how people use the word in this space.
I think more people on this platform are using it correctly than many of us realize. I think there are many unironically anti-human-rights activists who want the USA to deteriorate further.
I also have never seen any modern system other than capitalism in practice, so by your definition leftists don’t even exist.
Huh? Are you saying it’s impossible to live in capitalism and be opposed to it?
We’re talking about what’s leftism not what’s possible. If you promote a system where more people suffer, such as forcefully dismantling capitalism, then you’re not progressive.
Most people who claim to oppose capitalism cant even describe what it is.
So you think capitalism is the best possible system and there’s no point in trying something better?
I don’t think you’re a leftist then.