Tankie is a derogatory term used to left-punch against those who support socialist countries that opposed US+EU hegemony and colonialism.
Leftist is a generic word to talk about everyone who considers themselves progressive and wants things like a welfare state, but it’s a relatively umbrella term that includes or not socialdemocrats (pro-capitalist reformists) depending on who you ask.
Liberal is generally used in a derogatory way to refer to western progressives who believe capitalism can be stewarded and reformed into social justice.
All of the terms are clear.
Tankie is a derogatory term used to left-punch against those who support socialist countries that opposed US+EU hegemony and colonialism.
Leftist is a generic word to talk about everyone who considers themselves progressive and wants things like a welfare state, but it’s a relatively umbrella term that includes or not socialdemocrats (pro-capitalist reformists) depending on who you ask.
Liberal is generally used in a derogatory way to refer to western progressives who believe capitalism can be stewarded and reformed into social justice.