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In reply to the discussion: Obama gives Dems marching orders [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)35. Obama is the last progressive President. Libertarians are not Progressives.
Last edited Fri Aug 2, 2013, 12:24 AM - Edit history (1)

A progressive is not an anti-government anarchist. Anarchism is right wing in effect, with only the strong in command, many times with guns or religion.
It is now, because of its being marketed as the only true way to be free, called the wave of the future, but leads to feudalism.
People should not delude themselves by calling themselves progressives when they hate all government in knee jerk fashion. We The People government is not made of people who want it small enough to drown in a bath tub so they can ignore it.
We The People folks get into it and change it and don't call for its demise, as it is their vehicle to resist the forces Libertarians believe should rule us when government is gone.
They'd leave all needs to the church, and allow private business to do as they please with their faith it will make all rich, when it clearly is not organized for that purpose.
When that fails to create peace and prosprity, as it always has, they will protect their property with guns, etc. It's useless to indulge those who have a position in life that gives the luxury to argue semantics.
Obama is seeking results, the talking heads seek to get more attention for the billionaire libertarian media owners. EOM.
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K & R. And left out bankster lover, warmonger, baby killer and forcing people to marry animals.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#15
No the Cult of the Cave Bear didn't use those exactly terms... But you know what they mean.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#30
Well, that's because Democrats control the Senate, so anything that passes both Houses
geek tragedy
Aug 2013
#9
You're aware that Congress is the branch that has taxing and spending power, right?
geek tragedy
Aug 2013
#11
Chant with me ... "Bull Pulpit", "Pretty Speech", "Bull Pulpit", "Pretty Speech" !!
JoePhilly
Aug 2013
#21
and not too long ago he was telling us we must reconsider cherished priorities.
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#29
To the ramparts! Fight! *Obama in distance on hill, talking to republicans*
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#44