While I understand that language changes over time, this new usage of neoliberalism is weird for anyone with a traditional understanding of the term. I hold th

While I understand that language changes over time, this new usage of neoliberalism is weird for anyone with a traditional understanding of the term. I hold the view that neoliberalism is basically GOP-style capitalism where markets are deregulated and everything is privatized. I've encountered a number of times recently where people appeared to be using neoliberalism as a stand-in for liberalism, which to me is exactly backwards. Edit for clarification: I agree with your understanding of neoliberalism, and your assessment that Rowling's left-wing politics are basically the opposite of neoliberalism.