Can someone (legitimately) explain to me or refer me to a source on liberalism?

[zeitgeist]

I don't think I have seen an encyclopedia for well over 20 years now.    

I read articles (and in my former life, books), lots and lots of articles.   For this topic?   Wikipedia?  for real?

I looked into selling encyclopedias in the '80s after my divorce as a source of exta income.  Income halved costs doubled so I was looking for any alternative for extra money. 

I have had several sets throughout my live (but long since given them away) including: World Book, Grolier, Britannica.
The truth of the matter is the Britannica was an antique set that in retrospect I wish I had kept as I have never seen another like it and it had stuff in it that you wouldn't find in newer versions.

[Undies]

I looked into selling encyclopedias in the '80s after my divorce as a source of exta income.  Income halved costs doubled so I was looking for any alternative for extra money. 

I have had several sets throughout my live (but long since given them away) including: World Book, Grolier, Britannica.
The truth of the matter is the Britannica was an antique set that in retrospect I wish I had kept as I have never seen another like it and it had stuff in it that you wouldn't find in newer versions.

I have a dictionary and a few random encyclopedia volumes.  They all think Lyndon Johnson is still president.   

[zeitgeist]

I have a dictionary and a few random encyclopedia volumes.  They all think Lyndon Johnson is still president.   

I know a couple hippes who still think so too.

[obumazombie]

Good and source should never be used when referring to wikipedia.    Also note, never refer to wikipedia.   

My sentiments exactly. I watched a book TV program where a bona fide scientist in the area of climate dared to question AGW. He said his wikipedia page was nothing but blatant outright lies the first time he checked it after wikipedia came into vogue. He used the anyone can edit option, and corrected all the garbage, and posted the truth about his work. The next day all his wikipedia work had been completely undone, and all the lies were reposted. I trust very little of wikipedia, and ALWAYS verify if I do use it.

[arachnyd]

As much as I want to jump on the bandwagon of much of this, I'm going to keep it on target!

I'd imagine that A Theory of Justice by John Rawls might be a good start into liberal ideology.

Saul Alinsky.

Try to find the writings of Woodrow Wilson. Also, research Margaret Sanger, and the "Progressives" of that era.

You might try "The Worldly Philosophers"  for a bit of background if you have not already read it.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Worldly-Philosophers-Economic-Thinkers/dp/068486214X

Center for American Progress

Thanks for these suggestions! I've been beginning look into several of these, and it looks like (at least most of) these will help.

Good and source should never be used when referring to wikipedia.    Also note, never refer to wikipedia.   

I know for any of our professional research... or when working with students... Wikipedia is never fair game, so I shy away from it. I've found a number of errors just in my own experience, and there is no way to track back errors for credibility and records!

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

Have you tried "The Dumpster" at a forum called, Conservative Cave?

Everything you need to know about the practical implications of modern day liberalism is there for the whole world to see and they can't wait to tell you all about it.

[Bad Dog]

The most succinct examination of "progressivisim" I've found so far is "Ameritopia" by Mark Levin.

[obumazombie]

The most succinct examination of "progressivisim" I've found so far is "Ameritopia" by Mark Levin.

I need to read that. Thanks for mentioning it.

[Bad Dog]

I need to read that. Thanks for mentioning it.

I love reading Levin.  His books are short and very much to the point.  No flowery language or bullshit.

[arachnyd]

The most succinct examination of "progressivisim" I've found so far is "Ameritopia" by Mark Levin.

I'm a Levin fan... although his voice gets to me if I listen to him, for some reason I hear his voice when I read his stuff too! haha.