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In reply to the discussion: I've noticed some "progressives" seem to think Hillary owes them something [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,173 posts)How are we, who call ourselves "progressives", and proudly, to think of your OP?
The word progressive is a big tent. I am arguing in another thread with another ex Hillary supporter who is vehemently arguing how Obama is/was such a progressive President. And in here you seem to be pissing on all that is, or who calls themselves progressive, even on DU. There seems to be a real lack of clarity about what is a progressive.
I guess it needs to be said for you so I will....There is no true progressive that is in favour of Trump running the country. He is the opposite of everything we stand for. Were there a tiny minority that were self described "progressives" that were more radical and deluded into thinking Trump winning would usher in some kind of needed flushing of the Democratic party and force them to be more left of center again and less tied to corporate class? Yes.
But again, you come off as if that particular breed are more than a tiny minority, if any, on DU. I'd even venture to say most all-in Hillary supporters also would not be offended to be regarded as "progressive" members of DU. So why make "progressives" on DU your enemy? Maybe its just the word. Obviously you interpret it differently than I do. No true progressive I know of "worked to bring fascism to this country".
Our collective anger should be towards those that actually voted for Trump, and Trump and his new administration. Egad its difficult to even say that.