PhoenixDark said:Liberal isn't being used strictly in a political way here. Multiple studies have shown liberal and conservative brains are different in terms of reasoning, fear, etc. I certainly believe a more conservative person would have less of a problem doing what needed to be done in this type of situation.
If you read his book, he definitely meant it in a political way. Marcus Luttrell comes from deep in the heart of Texas and when he's not describing the mission in the book, he's bitching about how the liberal politicians and media back in the US were fucking the war up for the military.
His political rants really tainted what was a great tribute to his fallen SEALs.