what did the leftist originally stood for?

i heard that the left want to express their opinions to everyone and it meant giving everyone the respect for one's opinions...but no offense... the way i see it they want to silence everyone else so only they can be heard.

TRUE OR FALSE?

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SayWhat · 41-45, M

You are correct in that the left of the past used to stand for having an open mind. But the neo left has become as you have described. Somewhere along the way, they stopped listening and wanted everyone to think the same way they did. Or else they tried to silence them. Not sure how that happened, except to say, sometimes you become that which you fought so hard against. It happens.

quinnVneck · 31-35, F

to become a hypocrite is prolly the worst experience for some. sometimes i experienced it and it was very unpleasant [thought it was another topic]

SayWhat · 41-45, M

Well the neo left got into calling people names, instead of having a dioulouge with them. You can't really create policy that way. For one, you don't really know what people are thinking if you silence them. Second, you will never win any hearts or minds. I think the neo left is starting to realize that now.