The way the word 'liberal' is commonly [mis]used in America makes me think many people don't even know what it means. I've even had people look at me weird whe

The way the word 'liberal' is commonly [mis]used in America makes me think many people don't even know what it means. I've even had people look at me weird when using it in a non-political context ("I'd like a liberal serving of mashed potatoes please.")