On this Christmas Eve, here is what being a Liberal means to me:

[KlatooBNikto]

It means, first of all, treating others with respect and tolerance.
Listening to them regardless of their station in life.
Not letting money and status be the only yardsticks by which I measure a person's worth.
Throwing my support behind what is the common good and not my own ego gratification.
Willingly pay my taxes in order to promote the good of the less fortunate among us.
Act when one sees gross injustice toward our fellow men and women.
Work toward alleviating suffering individually and collectively with like minded souls.
Seek a government through the polling booth that reflects the values of our Constitution.

In all cases, avoid war, hatred and injustice.

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1. Couldn't have said it better!

Thanks!

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2. The Desiderata

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

[KlatooBNikto]

3. Thanks.0007!

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4. No problemo - Merry Christmas!