When did “liberal” become a slur?
Language Log 2019-10-04
Summary:
It wasn’t when the Republicans started sneering at the word. That was a mark of honor. I was happy to call myself a liberal during Reagan’s term. It really started going rancid when Bill Maher adopted the label. “Liberal” now meant sexist hack and apologist for war and racism. A week previously, Maher appeared on […]