More Thoughts On Progressive Collectivism
By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation USA The concept of progressive collectivism is one which makes perfect sense. Of course unless one happens to be a progressive collectivist. In which case charges of Reich winger, or some other such nonsensical term will be tossed out by the left in it's attempt to dismiss the terms validity. Lets start by looking at the specific definition of each word (or concept) followed by the natural linage. Definitions taken from Websters New Collegiate Dictionary. Progressive - a: one that is progressive b: one believing in moderate political change and esp. social improvement by government action Collectivism - a: a political or economic theory advocating collective control esp. over production and distribution or a system marked by such control A progressive is someone who believes it is the proper function of the federal government (through political activism) is to advance socia...