The Progressives explicitly repudiated the Founders’ vision of limited government. They argued that government needed to redistribute property, to take money from one group of citizens to help others, and to regulate economic activity in ways previously considered unconstitutional. The Constitution, they said, was a “horse and buggy” document, suited perhaps to the simpler society of the 18th century, but dangerously out of date in a complex industrial society which could not expect ordinary citizens to make their way without government guidance and assistance. They were acting, they said, in the interests of the people. Their critics said they were acting out of hunger for power.
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Politics is about life and death – really
Nowhere is the contrast starker than California, where pro-life Republican, Carly Fiorina, is set to challenge the pro-death Democratic incumbent, Senator Barbara Boxer.
A crucial call to action!
‘Our current government is clearly going in that welfare state category’. The president ‘is a dedicated progressive. The people running congress right now are dedicated progressives. We used to call them liberals now they prefer to be called progressives.
The 4th of July and the Progressive Overreach
On this 4th of July, 2010, when the future of the United States appears to be in serious jeopardy, it should be noted that sometimes in the history of a nation, what appears to be an event that could lead to long-term disaster may, in fact, be its long-term salvation.
Americans Relate to Founders, Not Progressives
We still live in an America like the America of the Founders, and unlike the America of the Progressives and the New Dealers, in which a majority of citizens are or have every prospect of becoming property owners. And a nation of property owners is less willing to plunder the property of others in search of some promised gain than a nation where most people don’t and will never own significant property.
The Law? How Quaint!
“Change you can believe in” is working out in practice to mean: If you don’t like the Constitution’s separation of powers — ignore it.
The Leftist ‘Purification’ Movement
Something even darker and more malevolent is happening, however. The various radical leftist factions and special interest groups are rapidly coalescing into a global movement.