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Originally Posted by etdpratt
It's quite ironic that you look back at every positive change and attribute it to only progressives pushing for that change. Look at the very civil rights movement which was voted by a larger majority of conservatives. You do know that the term "progressive" has been interchanged between political parties over the course of history.
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I am not talking political parties, I am talking ideology. A progressive is a person who believes you can advance and change society as new ideas and scientific become available. A conservative prefers to maintain status quo.
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Originally Posted by etdpratt
There is also an argument that progressive movements have deteriorated areas of society. Not all the "progressive movements" have led to healthier society. Moving away from traditional values of having children within confines of marriage, has led to increasing levels of single-parent homes. Look at every statistic in terms of crime, depression, etc... among those that come from single-family homes compared to two-parent homes.
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The break down of the nuclear family is not a progressive movement. It is the result of a multitude of factors but we can discuss it. What do you think has a bigger impact on the breakdown of the nuclear family. Is it the progressive agenda of access to birth control and choice or the conservative agenda of tough on crime and reduction in social safety nets and welfare. Poverty has a much higher correlation to negative outcomes than sticking to 'traditional values". Here is the kicker, what do progressives want? More social programs to support the impoverished and who mainly campaigns against those, conservatives.