The same paradox can be seen in virtually all political groups, MtheGM. Not just among "liberals". Virtually every political group and movement is riddled with unconscious hypocrisy, contradictions, righteous but rather unrealistic posturing, as well as plenty of genuine idealism and good intentions. People like to think they are on the side of truth, freedom, and justice. This was just as true of Nazis, for example, as it was of Communists, and as it is of modern day Neocons and "liberals". They're ALL the good guys in their own eyes, and they are blind to their own violations of their treasured moral codes and their own penchant to frequently lie to themselves.

That's humanity. ;-) Get used to it.

(Note: the above does not indicate "colorless neutrality" on my part. I DO greatly prefer some political movements to others...without a doubt! However, I recognize the very common tendency of many people in all political movements to fool themselves, as well as to unreasonably demonize and stereotype their worthy opponents on the other side of the line. They lose perspective rapidly in the heat of political passion.)