I created the Liberalist because I believe in a different kind of liberalism. An ideology which allows the market to coexist peacefully with the state, but also respect the basic human values we all believe in. Some would call it third way. Others would call it one-nation conservatism. It is both those political brands, and it is not. Because to be a liberalist is to believe in the radical center of politics. Change can only occur through compromise that is far-reaching and can impact lives.
As the old battles of left vs. right are replaced with open vs. closed, the Liberalist will advocate for pluralism, not populism. Society is stronger when all those share in the economic benefits of globalization. Because we know that at times the market or government can make overreact which harms prosperity, rather than improve it. And so I intend to be honest in approaching the issues. When government overreaches, I’ll cry foul just as hard when the market is playing too big of a role.
Because there needs to be balance in the 21st century. As technology moves ahead at an exponential pace, people will become displaced from their old jobs and new opportunities will open for others. Political and economic thinking will need to be ready to address these new challenges, and the Liberalist will be there to send the message.
The Reformer 