Today is the birthday of John Locke, founder of liberalism

[JohnLocke]

Not me, but the real John Locke. Born on August 29, 1632, he's 373 years old and one of the founders of liberalism.



Happy birthday, John! :party:

[ghostsofgiants]

1. Despite knowing who John Locke is...

I immediately thought of the John Locke from Lost. I think I have an obsession, haha.

[DawgHouse]

5. Me too!

[salinen]

2. He's a cute

baby.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

3. How could he be born in 2005 and be 373 years old?

That IS bloody radical!

[bluestateguy]

4. Classical liberalism

Very different than 21st century liberalism in America. He is more capitalist than today's American liberals would be, but I think he would be mortified by today's religious right.

[NewJeffCT]

6. Happy Birthday

But, I thought Jesus was the first liberal?

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. YAY for John Locke!

Without him, there'd be no United States of America.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

8. teachnically he would be more in line with libertarians.

he's a liberal in the classical sense.

[GOPBasher]

9. I don't know much about him, but you got me interested, so

now I'll have to do some research. I want to know about any "founder of liberalism." :-) Thanks!

[xmas74]

10. Happy Birthday and Thank You.

Because of Locke I won a number of debate rounds. He has the best quotes. I quoted him almost nonstop for nearly two years straight in debate and won nearly every round.
If it wasn't for him I never would have won a scholarship for debate many years ago.