Before diving into the core problem it is imperative, you fully
comprehend what Progressivism is at its fundamental principle. It is
bathed, dressed, hair and make-up complete as though it were a bride on her
wedding day, for everyone to “ooo” and “Ahhhh” while walking down the aisle.
However, when we look beneath the surface of the stark white dress, we can be
frightened by its true evil and “butt ugly” nature.
Progressivism as defined by Halpin and Conor
in “The Progressive Intellectual Tradition in America,“ moving beyond the
status quo to more equal and just social conditions consistent with original
American democratic principles such as freedom, equality, and the common
good.” They continue noting, “The original Progressive Era is known for
two major developments: One, Political Reform …and Two, Economic
Reforms….Progressives’ overall goal was to replace a rigid economic
philosophy…with a more democratic political order.” HOLD ON, there is
more! They also note, “Progressivism has always been a part of a broader
global movement to build more humane, just, and economically stable
international community based on full opportunity and self-determination for
all citizens.”
Wait we had that before these nut-jobs and we still have
it now. What? Do you have a choice to: turn left or
right? Take drugs or not take? Study or not study? Work or
not work? Marry or not marry? Cheat on your wife or not cheat?
Attend school or skip school? Be an apprentice, learn a trade or not work
and live off the government? Everything is just as it is. IF you
are displeased with where you are at in life…YOU hold the power to make
different decisions and change your circumstance! NOT one person needs
the United States Federal Government to direct their decision-making.
Ready for the kicker? Halpin and Conor noted in the
conclusion of their writing, “Progressivism-the promotion of human autonomy
within a democratic national community-thus provided Americans with the means
and ideas to shape their own lives and destinies in better ways. It
provided them a viable way to free themselves from the tyranny of excessive
corporate power and a corrupt political class…It made economic behavior subject
to public regulation.”
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