[Jim W N]

Anyone know the source of the decrepit political use of the word “progressive” as the basis of its current political application?

[DiogenesLamp]

Anyone know the source of the decrepit political use of the word “progressive” as the basis of its current political application?

It comes from the "progressive era", which I think followed the "Gilded Age." Roughly around 1900 to the 1930s or so.

"Progressives" was the term used back then to describe proponents of birth control, women's rights, and so forth. The term fell out of fashion and was replaced by "Liberal" around the 1950s or so, and when that term became synonymous with pretentious prick fascist bastards, they started calling themselves "Progressives" again.

[Jim W N]

Anyone know the source of the decrepit political use of the word “progressive” as the basis of its current political application?

Short answer: Can't find his name right now, but in the mid-1800's, this guy through his writings challenged the superiority of limited, self-governance and posited that those who attained positions in government were of superior intellect than the ordinary person and a society "progressed" the more government controlled society.

Helpful insight into this decrepit political application of this word and the deceived minds that buy into it.

[Jim W N]

Anyone know the source of the decrepit political use of the word “progressive” as the basis of its current political application?

Short answer: Can't find his name right now, but in the mid-1800's, this guy through his writings challenged the superiority of limited, self-governance and posited that those who attained positions in government were of superior intellect than the ordinary person and a society "progressed" the more government controlled society.

Helpful insight into this decrepit political application of this word and the deceived minds that buy into it.