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Judd Gregg: The problems with progressives
The Hill ^ | 19 Oct, 22015 | Greg Judd

Posted on 10/19/2015 7:22:50 PM PDT by MtnClimber

The “progressive” quote and its implications set the parameters for the next presidential election.

Folks who want to define themselves as being further to the left than orthodox liberals now use the term “progressive.” If this were Denmark, they would be calling themselves socialist. But only Bernie has the courage and integrity to do that, so they refer to themselves as progressives.

Progressives — and Hillary specifically — very much aim to carry forward the ethos and legacy of President Obama. His aims are theirs. The only difference of any consequence, as Hillary said in the debate, is that the progressives want to go further.

This presidency has built itself around a few core elements of the progressive cause.

One such element involves developing a culture where class identity, and the envy it inherently infuses, is the driver of policy.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; History; Society
KEYWORDS: progressive; socialist

1 posted on 10/19/2015 7:22:51 PM PDT by MtnClimber
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To: MtnClimber

What is the difference between a Progressive and a Communist? NOTHING.


2 posted on 10/19/2015 7:23:46 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For views of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

Embrace Cage Theory.

“Lenhart’s Cage Theory” An Idea whose tie has come.

1: Get a cage
2: Put the Liberal in the cage
3: Weld the door shut
4: Walk away

It’s existential.


3 posted on 10/19/2015 7:35:47 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart (Embrace "Cage Theory")
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To: MtnClimber

Repackaged totalitarianism…neo-Marxist…er “democratic socialist” ALERT!

“Everything about socialism is sham and affectation” - 23.11 Ch23 Evil

“Economic Harmonies” - Frederic Bastiat (1801-1850)


4 posted on 10/19/2015 7:36:23 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: MtnClimber

Communists are upfront about their intentions.


5 posted on 10/19/2015 7:36:43 PM PDT by Shadow44
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To: Norm Lenhart

ROFLMAO! Solutions BUMP!


6 posted on 10/19/2015 7:37:05 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: PGalt

I’m a giver.


7 posted on 10/19/2015 7:38:08 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart (Embrace "Cage Theory")
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To: PGalt

Actually I think I’ll change the name to Existential Cage Theory of ECT for short. Catchier.


8 posted on 10/19/2015 7:39:38 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart (Embrace "Cage Theory")
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To: MtnClimber
America — the strongest nation on earth, the country which has stood between tyranny and evil time and time again to the betterment of our own lives and people around the world — has been reduced to almost a sideshow of inconsistency and tentativeness in the most threatening parts of the world, especially the Middle East.

I didn't know Gov./Sen. Gregg was so inclined to say what needs to be said.

9 posted on 10/19/2015 7:40:01 PM PDT by aposiopetic
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To: Norm Lenhart

I can dig it FRiend…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moJYuYCMaHc


10 posted on 10/19/2015 7:40:07 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: PGalt

I was afraid I was gonna get Rickrolled but I can dig it ;)


11 posted on 10/19/2015 7:42:33 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart (Embrace "Cage Theory")
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To: MtnClimber

Remember (or maybe not) that it was back in the early 1900s that communists changed their moniker from communist to progressive as a result of the Red scare and the adverse publicity. Same game, different name.


12 posted on 10/19/2015 7:50:11 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (How's that Muslim refugee thingee working out for you EU ... is Ramadan a mandatory EU holiday?)
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To: RetiredTexasVet

The way communists name things is a giveaway. “Peoples Liberation Army - China”, “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, “People’s Republic of China”, “German Democratic Republic (GDR) - communist East Germany”.


13 posted on 10/19/2015 8:04:53 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For views of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: Norm Lenhart

Rickrolled? ROFLMAO! No way, Jose…er Norm. I would not do that to you. (Thanks for your solution).

/to zzzzz (on a happy note). Thanks : )


14 posted on 10/19/2015 8:06:08 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: MtnClimber

Don’t forget; “comprehensive”immigration,”common sense”gun laws,
The”patriot” act, etc


15 posted on 10/19/2015 8:10:46 PM PDT by crosdaddy
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To: crosdaddy

Machevelian communist bass turds love to shroud evil in clever euphemisms.


16 posted on 10/19/2015 8:34:14 PM PDT by MarchonDC09122009 (When is our next march on DC? When have we had enough?)
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To: MtnClimber

Whitaker Chambers explains where the term originated,the Communist party in America adopted the term to identify themselves because of the Red scare here,so Hillary the democrat party is now the Communist party USA


17 posted on 10/20/2015 4:07:14 AM PDT by ballplayer (hvexx NKK c bmytit II iyijjhihhiyyiyiyi it iyiiy II i hi jiihi ty yhiiyihiijhijjyjiyjiiijyuiiijihyii)
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To: MtnClimber

Fixed it for you:

What is the difference between a Progressive and a Communist and a RINO? NOTHING


18 posted on 10/20/2015 5:42:18 AM PDT by 556x45
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