OT: Henry Hansteen's "Enlightened Progressives"

JMW said:

Henry loves to classify himself as a "progressive," and he
always cites "progressive" web sites, like CommonDreams.org.

Obsess much? <chuckle>

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But when it comes to the real issues, nobody defines
"progressive" policies.

Of course they do. You just don't read or think much.

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At first blush, one might think that "progressives" are defined by
hatred, since Henry and his ilk spend most of their time spewing about
how they hate the presidential administration of George W. Bush.

You're being very silly again, and revealing more of your
stupidity and hatred, Johnny. My posts reveal a passion for
human rights, freedom, truth, justice, environmental protection,
peace, and prosperity. You and bu$h absolutely despise those
ideals, but I don't hate you or him - I pity you both.

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I thought

Not exactly.

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So I decided to look around and see what I could find about
"progressive" policies on some of the real governmental issues
that so-called "progressives" rant about on Internet forums.
Maybe Henry will have the courage to address some of these:

Unlike you, who repeatedly cowers and hides when your
silly rants are challenged, I welcome the opportunity
to defend my views.

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As to private property, "progressives" seem to be saying:

You mean, "John Williams is saying".

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[1] They want everyone to keep the property he or she has
acquired, according to the principle that benefit to the
community precedes benefit to the individual.

Your concepts are too vague to merit a response. Who is
"they", and what is an example of community benefit
preceding that of the individual?
I benefit the community by providing quality affordable
housing. I also benefit myself, so everyone is happy.

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[2] By the same token, they believe that the state should
retain supervision over the use of private property.

Who is "they", and what sort of control are "they"
referring to? Cite and example. I have no problem
complying with reasonable fire, construction, and
safety codes, for example, but I have seen them
taken too far.

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[3] They believe it is the duty of a property owner not
to use his property against the interests of others
amongst the people.
True?

Vague. Cite an example and I'll tell you if I agree.

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As to war profiteering, "progressives" seem to be
saying

You mean, "John Williams is saying".

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that, because war imposes great sacrifices in life and
property upon the people, personally profiting from war
should be considered a crime against the people.

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True?

If the war is illegal, immoral, globally condemned, a
violation of International Law, and based on lies like
bu$h's 200 million dollar per day al Qaeda training and
recruitment program in Iraq, I agree.

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As to gun control, "progressives" seem to be saying

You mean, "John Williams is saying".

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that comprehensive gun registration will make our streets
safer and our police more efficient.

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True?

Define "comprehensive gun registration". I do know that
most LEOs support gun control laws, and with good reason.
It's insane to sell guns to violent criminals or mentally
ill people with no questions asked.

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Here's what happens to steel framed buildings exposed
to raging infernos for hours on end.

http://davesweb.cnchost.com/nwsltr69c.html

On 9-11-01, WTC7, a 47 story steel framed building, which
had only small, random fires, dropped in perfect symmetry
at near free fall speed as in a perfectly executed controlled
demolition.

http://911research.wtc7.net/talks/wtc/videos.html
http://www.physics.byu.edu/research/energy/htm7.html
http://wtc7.net/articles/FEMA/WTC_ch5.htm

Ever wonder who benefits from the 150 MILLION
U.S. taxpayer dollars spent each DAY in Iraq?
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0223-08.htm
http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?list=type&type=21

"They are waging a campaign of murder and destruction. And
there is no limit to the innocent lives they are willing to
take... men with blind hatred and armed with lethal weapons
who are capable of any atrocity... they respect no laws of
warfare or morality."
-bu$h describing his own illegal invasion of Iraq.
http://www.robert-fisk.com/iraqwarvictims_mar2003.htm

http://www.commondreams.org/
http://www.truthout.org/