Is it time to hi-jack the word ‘progressive’ from Dems? Isn’t Trump the most progressive POTUS ever?

[d0gbreath]

The 1950’s when America was safe, likeminded and united? That sounds terrible.

I liked Ike, so I guess I was a young Republican back then. You, weren't hatched yet, so the country was better for that.

 

[BrokeLoser]

so I guess I was a young Republican back then.

What went wrong? When did you turn weird and unconventional?

 

[d0gbreath]

What went wrong? When did you turn weird and unconventional?

11/22/63

 

[IDIOCRACY]

Since most sane people define progress as moving forward in a positive direction or advancing on a positive trajectory the word ‘PROGRESS’ has never really fit the liberal framework that proves to be regressive in every single liberal community, city state and nation.

Trump's Progressive Presidency | Sean Evans | Blog | Department of Political Science | Union University, a Christian College in Tennessee

www.uu.edu

Thing of leftists is they label themselves with acronyms...

 

[alang1216]

Does it drive you crazy that it was the Republican Party that was responsible for ending slavery and granting women the right to vote?

Not at all. What does drive me crazy is that the Republican Party then is completely the opposite of the GOP today.

 

[alang1216]

When did it become a bad thing that women chose to stay at home raising her children?

Is there really anything more important than that?

It was a bad thing when women had no other choices.

 

[ding]

It was a bad thing when women had no other choices.

So it’s not meant to be insulting to women; past or present.

Again… there’s literally nothing more important than raising a child. Characterizing it as bad just seems wrong.

 

[ding]

Not at all. What does drive me crazy is that the Republican Party then is completely the opposite of the GOP today.

Is it? When do you suppose that happened?

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

So it’s not meant to be insulting to women; past or present.

Again… there’s literally nothing more important than raising a child. Characterizing it as bad just seems wrong.

.

I went to a church function last week and two pews in front of me sat a family of two parents, mother and father, and eight children from toddler to about 18.

And this is not at all uncommon in my tiny parish. At least five families with six kids each between Saturday and Sunday Masses. It's glorious!

Catholics to the rescue, America! Here we come!

.

 

[alang1216]

So it’s not meant to be insulting to women; past or present.

Again… there’s literally nothing more important than raising a child. Characterizing it as bad just seems wrong.

Having a child is wonderful. Being coerced to have a child is not.

 

[alang1216]

Is it? When do you suppose that happened?

The "ideological flip" between the Democratic and Republican parties wasn't a single event, but a gradual realignment that spanned nearly a century.1 It occurred in three major waves, moving from the parties' origins in the mid-1800s to the finalized "switch" by the late 20th century.
Historically, the Republicans (founded in 1854) were the "big government," progressive party of the North that ended slavery, while the Democrats (founded in 1828) were the "small government," conservative party of the South that championed states' rights and white supremacy.2

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1. The Economic Shift: The Great Depression (1930s)​

The first major crack in the old system occurred during the New Deal era.

• The Old Way: Historically, Republicans favored federal intervention to build infrastructure and industry, while Democrats wanted the federal government to stay out of local affairs.
• The Flip: When the economy collapsed in 1929, Republican President Herbert Hoover maintained a "hands-off" approach.3 In response, Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) launched the New Deal, using massive federal power to provide social safety nets.4
• Result: The Democrats became the party of "big government" and social programs, while Republicans began to pivot toward "small government" and fiscal conservatism.5

2. The Civil Rights Shift: 1948 – 1964​

For decades, the Democratic Party was an awkward "big tent" of Northern urban liberals and Southern segregationists. This coalition collapsed over civil rights.

• 1948: President Harry Truman (a Democrat) integrated the military and added a civil rights plank to the party platform.6 This caused "Dixiecrats" (Southern Democrats) to walk out in protest.7
• 1964: The flip was cemented when Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.8 His Republican opponent, Barry Goldwater, opposed the act on the grounds of "states' rights."9
• Result: Black voters, who had been loyal to the GOP since Lincoln, moved almost entirely to the Democratic Party. Conversely, white Southern voters began to feel "abandoned" by the Democrats.

3. The Geographic Shift: The "Southern Strategy" (1968 – 1980s)​

Following the Civil Rights Act, the Republican Party saw an opportunity to win over disenfranchised white Southern voters.10

• The Strategy: Strategists for Richard Nixon and later Ronald Reagan used the "Southern Strategy," focusing on "law and order," traditional values, and opposition to federal overreach (often used as a proxy for opposing integration and busing).11
• The Final Step: By the 1980s and 90s, the "Solid South" (which had been Democrat for 100 years) became a Republican stronghold.

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Summary of the Switch​

Issue	1860s Ideology	Modern Ideology
Federal Power	Republicans: High / Democrats: Low	Republicans: Low / Democrats: High
Primary Base	Republicans: North / Democrats: South	Republicans: South/Rural / Democrats: North/Urban
Civil Rights	Republicans: Pro-Civil Rights	Democrats: Pro-Civil Rights
Economics	Republicans: Pro-Industry Intervention	Democrats: Pro-Social Safety Net

 

[konradv]

Since most sane people define progress as moving forward in a positive direction or advancing on a positive trajectory the word ‘PROGRESS’ has never really fit the liberal framework that proves to be regressive in every single liberal community, city state and nation.

Trump's Progressive Presidency | Sean Evans | Blog | Department of Political Science | Union University, a Christian College in Tennessee

www.uu.edu

Regressive!

 

[Stann]

Since most sane people define progress as moving forward in a positive direction or advancing on a positive trajectory the word ‘PROGRESS’ has never really fit the liberal framework that proves to be regressive in every single liberal community, city state and nation.

Trump's Progressive Presidency | Sean Evans | Blog | Department of Political Science | Union University, a Christian College in Tennessee

www.uu.edu

No , trump is regressive.

 

[BrokeLoser]

No , trump is regressive.

America’s worst should definitely consider him regressive.

 

[my2¢]

I would give the Progressive crown to Teddy Roosevelt. Most notable during his presidency was his trust-busting efforts to break up the monopolies established by the so-called Robber Barons.

While sticking to his promise not to run for election in 1908, in 1912 Roosevelt was the presidential nominee of the Progressive Party, often referred to as the Bull Moose Party.

 

[ding]

Having a child is wonderful. Being coerced to have a child is not.

Good thing I would make abortion a misdemeanor, right?

 

[ColonelAngus]

TDS is so real.

Progressives do not support free speech.

If they disagree with you, you should be silenced.

 

[ding]

The "ideological flip" between the Democratic and Republican parties wasn't a single event, but a gradual realignment that spanned nearly a century.1 It occurred in three major waves, moving from the parties' origins in the mid-1800s to the finalized "switch" by the late 20th century.
Historically, the Republicans (founded in 1854) were the "big government," progressive party of the North that ended slavery, while the Democrats (founded in 1828) were the "small government," conservative party of the South that championed states' rights and white supremacy.2

---

1. The Economic Shift: The Great Depression (1930s)​

The first major crack in the old system occurred during the New Deal era.

• The Old Way: Historically, Republicans favored federal intervention to build infrastructure and industry, while Democrats wanted the federal government to stay out of local affairs.
• The Flip: When the economy collapsed in 1929, Republican President Herbert Hoover maintained a "hands-off" approach.3 In response, Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) launched the New Deal, using massive federal power to provide social safety nets.4
• Result: The Democrats became the party of "big government" and social programs, while Republicans began to pivot toward "small government" and fiscal conservatism.5

2. The Civil Rights Shift: 1948 – 1964​

For decades, the Democratic Party was an awkward "big tent" of Northern urban liberals and Southern segregationists. This coalition collapsed over civil rights.

• 1948: President Harry Truman (a Democrat) integrated the military and added a civil rights plank to the party platform.6 This caused "Dixiecrats" (Southern Democrats) to walk out in protest.7
• 1964: The flip was cemented when Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.8 His Republican opponent, Barry Goldwater, opposed the act on the grounds of "states' rights."9
• Result: Black voters, who had been loyal to the GOP since Lincoln, moved almost entirely to the Democratic Party. Conversely, white Southern voters began to feel "abandoned" by the Democrats.

3. The Geographic Shift: The "Southern Strategy" (1968 – 1980s)​

Following the Civil Rights Act, the Republican Party saw an opportunity to win over disenfranchised white Southern voters.10

• The Strategy: Strategists for Richard Nixon and later Ronald Reagan used the "Southern Strategy," focusing on "law and order," traditional values, and opposition to federal overreach (often used as a proxy for opposing integration and busing).11
• The Final Step: By the 1980s and 90s, the "Solid South" (which had been Democrat for 100 years) became a Republican stronghold.

---

Summary of the Switch​

Issue	1860s Ideology	Modern Ideology
Federal Power	Republicans: High / Democrats: Low	Republicans: Low / Democrats: High
Primary Base	Republicans: North / Democrats: South	Republicans: South/Rural / Democrats: North/Urban
Civil Rights	Republicans: Pro-Civil Rights	Democrats: Pro-Civil Rights
Economics	Republicans: Pro-Industry Intervention	Democrats: Pro-Social Safety Net

And yet the same Democrats that opposed civil rights continued to get elected into the 1980's.

 

[midcan5]

Caging children is progressive? Building a cathedral to yourself at the white house is progressive? Being a convicted rapist is progressive? Being a draft dodger is progressive? Lying constantly is progressive? You Trump tools are so stupid it is hard to comprehend. You have reached a level of ignorance unknown to humankind till now.

Trump's 88 criminal charges and where they stand - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

We're tracking the status of each of the indictments against Trump and his co-defendants.

www.citizensforethics.org

 

[jknowgood]

Trump`s supporters hate the same people who he hates. I`ve never heard of a person voting for him because they liked his plans for healthcare, education or any other of the things that really matter.
GOP- Guardians of Pedophiles

Lol, you former leader screwed his own daughter, you may want to rethink that.