Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Talking About "Progressives"

I just found this article, which includes a Mark Twain description of what "progressives" really are.

I say Progressive, not because it’s the common term, because it ain’t –
Liberal bein’ the common term – but because Progressive is the right term.
Liberal ain’t used in the Northeast and West Coasts no more now – it’s gone out.
We say Progressive because it means the thing you’re after more exact. It’s a
word that’s made up from the Latin PRO, front, forward; and RECTUS, rear,
behind. So, you see, a Progressive is a person that looks like he’s talkin’ out
the front when he’s (or she’s) really talkin’ out his, er, back end.”

Below: A sampling of people who consider themselves "progressive". Keep in mind that "progressives" are a very diverse group. For example, some "progressives" would rather walk around with nothing on, and actually sometimes do!

For more strange, bizarre, disturbing examples of "progressive" people, go to Zombietime.com