John Boehner Unchained

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36. You are correct...

Historically populist and progressive are about the same. And historically the same toxic Brew. You ever wonder why many of we liberals reject the title progressive? Because some of us know the history of the progressive movement better than many claiming to be progressive today.

Historically Progressives threw away social concerns and the rights of underrepresented populations in the quest for 'economic justice'. Progressive movements have never cared much about minority rights.

Not necessarily talking about progressives today and never all progressives, but Wilson was a Progressive president and he cemented Jim Crowe.

Liberals and oppressed populations have good reason to be wary of populist or progressive labels. And we have seen things lately that make us think that wariness is still valid

If you doubt me look up the racial views of Famed Progressives Woodrow Wilson or firebrand progressive Huey Long.