Progressive Politicians - an Ideology That Spans Both Democrats and Republicans

I found this article to be quite interesting to say the least. Certainly a different point of view from mine.

The word "Progressive" is certainly misused by many. This is a simple word with a deep meaning. It simply means moving forward. making use of, or interested in , new ideas, findings or opportunities. One believing in moderate political changes, especially social improvement by governmental action.

It is the opposite of conservative, which embraces and uses old, staid, and stagnant ideas, and cling to unfounded religious beliefs as a basis for running everyone elses' lives as their justification.

Your view of Jefferson, is a bit limited, and he obviously did not succeed in what you say he was all about, since criminals are definitely running our government today.

People make all kinds of negative connotations toward the organization of planned parenthood, but all for the wrong reasons. This organization has helped thousands of women through their pregnancies, by providing medical care, guidance, as well as emotional support.

Those who object to its existence are fundamentalist bigots who want only to control the lives of others, by preaching, and promoting their biased religious views.

The term 'nanny state' was a derogatory and demeaning term coined by those very conservatives who believe that corporate america should never have to contribute anything toward the betterment of mankind.

Your article is well written, but does not reflect the views of mainstream america.

I would not be surprised at the numbers, just amazed. I am sure the numbers are significant, but not majority. Most people in this country are middle of the road in their politics. Unfortunately, the only ones we hear the loudest on T.V., and other media, are those that the media can sensationalize by their radicalism. When we hear these extreme views day in, and day out, we are led to believe that this is the majority of the american people, when in reality, the majority of the american people are quite disgusted with the extremes on both sides of the isle. If the media stopped trying to pit one side against the other and sensationalizing that fringe of fanatics, there might be a little more realism in the public's eyes - And a lot more interest in what is really going on.

Being an idealist, as you called me on my last hub, (no offense was taken, as i took it as complimentary) i believe that if there was actually a viable Centrist Party on the ticket, both of the current ones would be kicked off to the side like some old pile of junk that they are. I keep hoping that with each new generation, there will be some common sense imbedded into politics, religion, and the media, but they just seem to keep breeding those crazies that are taking over our government.

I may not approve of frivolous and unnecessary abortions, but i sure as hell will fight to defend a woman's rights of choice. If we allow those rights to be taken away by a few radical moralists, there will be no stopping them from returning us back to the dark ages when men ruled, women served, and religion dictated all aspects of one's public and private lives.

Definitely interesting. I think most people do not think this deeply and as long as they have food on the table and pay their bills --they just plod along as best they can.. I think there are so many problems today that people are in a state of overwhelm. It is not about partisanship today--it is about survival.