A progressive is someone who wants to see more economic and social equality - and hopes to see more gains in feminism and gay rights. They're also supportive of social programmes directed by the state - and they'd like social movements have more power in the US.
And many cite FDR's New Deal as an example of what they want.
It's the first part that bothers me. This economic and social equality is nothing more than outright socialism/communism. It's never worked anywhere or any time throughout history. Why should it work now?
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And many cite FDR's New Deal as an example of what they want.
It's the first part that bothers me. This economic and social equality is nothing more than outright socialism/communism. It's never worked anywhere or any time throughout history. Why should it work now?
Read more @ What does it mean to be a progressive in the US? - BBC News