Do l!berals think that calling themselves "progressives" makes them for the

[Huggy]

advancement of civilization? Like many things in life, "progress" is relative.

Also, civilization does not "move" in a linear way. If you think it does, please explain how barbarian invasions of Europe in the 4th-6th centuries advanced civilization.

 

[Andrew K]

Without progressivism, we'd probably still be traveling by rail and and sending our 12 year old sons to work at Carnegie Steel.

Explain how progressive liberals are comparable to 6th century barbarian invaders.

 

[aimjeezy]

the only person i ever hear calling liberals "progressives" is Glenn Beck... and it might as well be a curse word the way he says it.

 

[Lib Basher]

i would agree with them though, afterall they ARE progressing, every day they bring this nation closer and closer to hell

 

[decisive]

3 words - Glenn Beck logic.

Too much of anything is bad for you...maybe you should tune out for a while.

 

[Alberto Rodriguez]

the term "liberal" doesn't fit their agenda, neither does the term "progressive"

That would be the conservative movement which fights for liberty and progress...

 

[Rudy H]

Absolutely great point. I've been laughing over the use of this term for years. I guess I'm regressive then.

 

[Fed E]

You are using one example, that are far more examples one can use to dismiss your claim
Without the progressive era, we would still be working 14 hour work days

 

[M2HB]

They are doing that to avoid being called Marxist and Communists They figure if they call themselves progressives it will divert attention from what they really are

 

[sky]

Progressive for me means advancing past the previous stage--not staying put in one place forever.

 

[sky]

Progressive for me means advancing past the previous stage--not staying put in one place forever.

 

[sky]

Progressive for me means advancing past the previous stage--not staying put in one place forever.