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In reply to the discussion: What is the difference between the terms "liberal" and "progressive" in American politics? [View all]H2O Man
(73,232 posts)Who benefits from the confusion of the true meaning of words?
Because words have power. Used properly, it's the positive Power of Ideas. Used improperly, we see the negative power of confusion.
At least 90% of the confusion (fighting) on this forum is rooted in that confusion. For just one example, the good and sincere liberals here see the good that President Obama is doing, in an attempt to make our society fairer to all -- in the face of the corporate attacks on democracy.
The good and sincere progressives frequently focus upon where President Obama either fails to address specific issues, or in areas like the "patriot act," cooperates with those who are opposed to democracy.
Liberals and progressives can (and should) be the right and left hands of a powerful, whole movement. Instead, small and often false differences divide us.