On 2/15/13 8:51 AM, Eisboch wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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Ultra left progressives? Hell, I don't know any, and I have actual
socialists among my friends and acquaintances. Who are some ultra left
progressives in positions of influence and authority?

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My phrase, perhaps incorrect. I'd consider Elizabeth Warren one,
although as previously stated I think she did a heck of a good job
embarrassing the members of the Senate Banking Committee.

Mostly I am annoyed by the extreme political pundits of the media ....
of both sides. Have you noticed the new quickie ad MSNBC is running
featuring the "Rev" Al? He's reciting part of the Pledge of
Allegiance, " ..... One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all." "Under God" is still officially part of the pledge,
although there are those who want it removed. So, the "Rev" is
helping lead the cause.


I see Warren as a moderate Democrat. As I said, I have friends who by
today's standard would be consider "far lefties," but by the standards
of the 60's and early 70's would have been moderates. Hell, my mother
was a lifelong Republican who for years was a minor functionary in the
local party but by today's standards would probably be considered a commie.

Getting rid of the "under God" phrase isn't particularly leftie. It's
more like an effort to keep state and religion separate. Heck, it's not
like the pledge goes back to the founding fathers: the pledge wasn't
even the official pledge until 1942, and the "under god" bit wasn't
shoved in until the mid 1950's.

I like the modern "Rev. Al" a lot better than I liked the older model.
He's matured a lot. I also appreciate the fact that MSNBC has no problem
putting a host on the air who sometimes struggles with pronouncing some
of the words he uses. It shows a bit of humanity. The Rev's heart is in
the right place, and, as my wife says, "He's the sharpest dresser on TV!"