Liberalism

"Not to be confused with Progressivism and/or  Libertarianism."

Liberal Democracy (LibDem) or just Liberalism (Lib) is a centrist,  culturally left ideology which is regarded as being the dominant ideology within "the Western world" (Europe, The Americas and Oceania). He is also dominant in some countries in Africa, although most African countries usually are social democratic or  authoritarian. There is not much liberalism in Asia, except for Taiwan.

Proto Liberalism
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Enlightenment
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1800's
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1900's
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Modern Day
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Beliefs
Though liberalism is rather vaguely defined, and its definition alters depending on when and where the term is used, it is typically associated with values such as multiparty democracy,  civil liberties,  secularism,  progressivism,  internationalism, and a  market-based economy.

What separates Liberal Democracy from Classical Liberalism is an emphasis on social justice and social equality as compared with its predecessor. Liberalism tends to support moderate means-tested welfare targeted at the poor to ensure people can meet basic human needs. He, also with his dad, Classical Liberal, influences a lot of liberal ideologies.

Personality
Liberalism is often shown getting easily angered or "triggered" by others and is shown to not be the biggest fan of violence. He is often schooled in debates.

However, he also has a secretive, wiser side that often acts philosophical and just.

How to Draw
Lib_flag.svg Liberalism's design is based on a flag designed by u/Aransentin on r/neoliberal. The golden circle represents the world with the bars representing the invisible hand of the free market reaching around.
 * 1) Draw a ball with Eyes
 * 2) Make it blue (preferably (#006aa7) shade of blue)
 * 3) Draw a golden/yellow circle (#ffd700) and then make dents in it of the blue color. (Symbolizes the world being held by the invisible hand of the market)

You're done.

Friends

 * [[File:Clib.png]] Classical Liberalism - Love you dad! :)
 * [[File:Soclib.png]] Social Liberalism & [[File:Socdem.png]] Social Democracy - My progressive nephews that care about social justice dearly. Though they may be wonky sometimes.
 * [[File:Liberalconservative.png]] Liberal Conservatism - Our own culture makes us happy.
 * [[File:Libfem.png]] Liberal Feminism - All women are queens and have the right to be free!
 * [[File:Glib.png]] Green Liberalism - Thank you for protecting the environment when I can't, I really appreciate it.
 * [[File:Orlib.png]] Ordo-Liberalism - My German child.
 * [[File:Socliber.png]] Social Libertarianism - Free markets and moderated social justice is the center of the democratic system.
 * [[File:3way.png]] Third Way [[File:Third Way - alt.png]] - One of my most successful variants in recent years.
 * [[File:Cdem.png]] Christian Democracy & [[File:Islamic Democracy.png]] Islamic Democracy - My religious children!
 * [[File:Radlib.png]] Radicalism - My older brother, who raised [[File:Soclib.png]] him.

Frenemies

 * [[File:Conservative.png]] Conservatism - You're alright but stop calling me a libtard! >:(
 * [[File:Prog.png]] Progressivism - I like your social values but hate it when people confuse me with you, also drop down the socialism stuff please.
 * [[File:Liberalsoc.png]] Liberal Socialism - I like your dedication to liberal values, but socialism, I don't really like it... At least we both like attacking chuds on twitter for holding different views though.
 * [[File:Nalib.png]] National Liberalism - I appreciate your support for civil liberties, but your nationalism scares me.
 * [[File:Conlib.png]] Conservative Liberalism - Aren't you LibCon again? No? Oh well.
 * [[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - Based liberal, but the economy is too deregulated.
 * [[File:Antifa.png]] Anti-Fascism - Look, I'm an anti-fascist too, but can you stop being so violent and beating up anyone who disagrees with you? Why dedicate actual time fighting real problems when we can go on twitter and blog about it. (Also, I like capitalism, can't you see that just a few reforms on health-care would make America a paradise?)
 * [[File:Kemal.png]] Kemalism - I am grateful to Atatürk for getting Fethi Okyar to found the Liberal Republican Party, but statism is stupid.

Enemies

 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - 1945 best year of my life.
 * [[File:Statlib.png]] State Liberalism - NO YOU ARE NOT A LIBERAL! YOU ARE A DESPOT WITH PINK PAINT!
 * [[File:ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Complete abolishment of freedom. When the USSR fell, I was in ecstasy.
 * [[File:Natbol.png]] National Bolshevism - WORST OF THE [[File:Nazi.png]] [[File:ML.png]] TWO!
 * [[File:Consocf.png]] Conservative Socialism - Moderate version of above.
 * [[File:Merc.png]] Mercantilism - You've had your time, now I'm the status quo, deal with it!
 * [[File:Fash.png]] Fascism - YOU COMPLETELY DISGUST ME! ALSO ABOLISHMENT OF FREEDOM!
 * [[File:Trumpism.png]] Trumpism - OMG YOU ARE LITERALLY THE SAME AS ABOVE!!!
 * [[File:Reactlib.png]] Reactionary Liberalism - Oh... Oh no...

Literature

 * | The Globalization Paradox: Democracy and the Future of the World Economy by Dani Rodrik
 * Discourse on Inequality & The Social Contract by Jean-Jacque Rousseau
 * Emile, or On Education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Wikipedia

 * Liberalism
 * Liberal Democracy
 * Economic Liberalism
 * Cultural liberalism