cf. this post:
The Left's perception problems are partly a consequence of their trying to hi-jack the English language.
In Left-Speak, 'Conservative' means 'wicked' because it is the opposite of 'Liberal' which means 'virtuous' and so may only be applied to Left Wing people, parties, principles and policies.
Once 'Conservative' people start doing things which are self-evidently virtuous, confusion reigns and some device must be found to facilitate lauding the action without lauding the Conservative actor.
The British Left's remedial device of choice is called 'the Liberal Democrat Party' which, being a glossy but empty vessel made of string and sealing wax, doesn't work.
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