I've noticed that in the US, the term "liberal" carries a high level of baggage, and seems to elicit reactions from all sides. I suppose that this could be due

I've noticed that in the US, the term "liberal" carries a high level of baggage, and seems to elicit reactions from all sides. I suppose that this could be due to the influence of right-of-centre talk radio, where the term seems to be particularly demonized. Here in Canada, "Liberal" is a major political party, as is "Conservative". With that said, we have several other parties in Parliament, as well.