On Tuesday, 19 November 2013 14:58:32 UTC-4, John H wrote:
On Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:18:36 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:



On 11/19/2013 9:56 AM, John H wrote:







On Tue, 19 Nov 2013 05:49:41 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:





It is amazing where we have arrived as a nation in a few short years; a

nation sharply divided on just about every issue, subject or front.





White versus black.

Rich versus poor.

Gays versus straights.

Illegals versus legals.

Those with faith versus without.

Liberal versus Conservative.

Liberal versus Progressive.

Ultra Right versus Moderates.

And, of course, old fashioned Democrats versus Republicans.



One can no longer be anywhere near the "center" without becoming subject

to attacks from the right or left. Gone is the option of a "line item"

choosing of the best from each side. One is expected to fully adopt the

ideological preachings of one side or the other or risk being ridiculed,

condemned or determined hypocritical.



It seems like there is no social or economic issue that doesn't evoke

bitter, hate-filled responses from both sides anymore. There's no

thought, no respectful consideration to other points of view, just

automatic, knee jerk reactions, based on preconceived or assumed

positions programed mostly by political affiliations.



What we need is a thoughtful and compassionate community organizer to

convince everyone to get along and help lead the nation out of the

division and hate for one another.









I thought 'Progressives' were 'Liberals' who wanted a different name. Have I been wrong all this

time?





The term "Progressive" and "Liberal" are often used interchangeably,

but there's a distinct difference. A Liberal is one who typically

supports the Democratic Party's agendas and will usually vote

Democratic. A Progressive is more of an activist for liberal thinking

or programs and is usually engaged is either trying to convince or force

others to follow their goals for change.







In other words, 'a pushy friggin' liberal', like one or two of our vociferous buddies right here in

never-neverland.



John H. -- Hope you're having a great day!

Y'all talking about the two Snottie twins... Scott and Scott?