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Jim Lane

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8. The real meaning of the neologism "neoprogressive"

Reply to Hortensis (Reply #7)

Mon Jun 12, 2017, 09:18 AM

Jun 2017

Neoprogressive, n. A person or entity (1) who has a clear claim to identify as a progressive, (2) whom the user of the term dislikes (often because the person or entity so described actually is more progressive than the one using the term), but (3) against whom the user of the term is too lazy or intellectually limited to construct any kind of serious argument, and so chooses to resort to empty invective instead.

Syn. See "poopyhead".

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Isn't Donald Trump/GOP The Easy Response to Bernie's Neoprogressive Attacks on Democrats? [View all] TomCADem Jun 2017 OP

Thank you a good read Tom Chevy Jun 2017 #1

Love it! BlueMTexpat Jun 2017 #5

You present an excellent analysis Tom. It is so simple to classify things in binary terms, but such still_one Jun 2017 #2

While I agree with you for the most Eko Jun 2017 #3

Especially since neoliberal equates to economically ultraconservative Hortensis Jun 2017 #7

The real meaning of the neologism "neoprogressive" Jim Lane Jun 2017 #8

So, Does That Apply To Cornel West's Use of Neoliberal and Neofacist... TomCADem Jun 2017 #9

I'm not very familiar with West. As to Sanders, your charges are ludicrous. Jim Lane Jun 2017 #10

I think your analysis is spot-on, TomCADem. Thanks! n/t pnwmom Jun 2017 #4

I am proud to be a member of a political party Progressive dog Jun 2017 #6

It's a huge mistake to conflate Sanders with Stein under one lable - ."neoprogressive" Tom Rinaldo Jun 2017 #11