[Cincinnatus.45-70]

“Progressive is truly a misnomer.”

While I agree with you if we talk about common usage, that usage includes a hidden implication.

Leftists take advantage of the fact that modern Americans are taught that “progress” is a good thing. Actually, the strict meaning is simply, “intentionally moving towards” something. But person can be said to be making progress on the way to catastrophe, or some other bad result.

[uscga77]

Now there is some wisdom. Thank you.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

“Progressive is truly a misnomer.” - uscga77

While I agree with you if we talk about common usage, that usage includes a hidden implication.

Leftists take advantage of the fact that modern Americans are taught that “progress” is a good thing. Actually, the strict meaning is simply, “intentionally moving towards” something. But person can be said to be making progress on the way to catastrophe, or some other bad result.

Actually, you and I are progressive - in the sense that we believe in progress of, by, and for the American people. The word “progress” actually appears in the Constitution:

Article 1 Section 8:

The Congress shall have power . . . To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries . . .