Liberalism itself has failed, and for a pretty good reason. It has been too often compromised by the people who represented it.

Hunter S. Thompson
Liberalism itself has failed, and for a pretty good reason....
Liberalism itself has failed, and for a pretty good reason....
Liberalism itself has failed, and for a pretty good reason....
Liberalism itself has failed, and for a pretty good reason....
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In the last century, the word "liberal" has been used in a broad sense to describe people who believe in liberty and freedom of expression. This is only one usage of the word, however. The other uses are more specific. The true meaning of liberalism was described by Friedrich Hayek in his 1944 book, "The Road to Serfdom": "Liberalism means not to leave men free to choose between good and evil, but to give them the opportunity to choose between two evils."

Source: Fear And Loathing On The Campaign Trail 72

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