Townhall Opinion

Stop Calling The Left 'Progressive'

March 1, 2023

The Left is exceptional at redefining words. Perhaps the best example is the word that serves as an umbrella for American totalitarians: Progressive.

The word suggests moving incrementally toward something better, but homegrown Leftists are doing the opposite of moving toward something better. The only thing progressive about these people is that they are progressively undermining normal western institutions.

Leftists want to take us backward and they’re doing a pretty good job of it. The better word to describe the modern Left is Regressive. The commonly accepted definition describes behavior or policies that seek to return to a less advanced time, …

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