tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post8147357824548733302..comments2023-10-30T05:56:19.839-05:00Comments on The Black Sphere: Progressive Liberal – The Latest OxymoronThe Black Spherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-40322537217547852482008-12-28T13:33:00.000-06:002008-12-28T13:33:00.000-06:00Thanks Lisa, I will investigate it...Thanks Lisa, I will investigate it...The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-47849730842396050312008-12-28T01:42:00.000-06:002008-12-28T01:42:00.000-06:00Hi there!I am not sure if you are aware that there...Hi there!<BR/><BR/>I am not sure if you are aware that there is an online organization of bloggers called The AfroSphere.<BR/><BR/>Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!<BR/>LisaLISA VAZQUEZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583559303233985031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-74763035005865308172008-12-27T10:00:00.000-06:002008-12-27T10:00:00.000-06:00It doesn't matter what you call them, "corporate m...It doesn't matter what you call them, "corporate media liberals" or "truly progressives/real liberals", they are not good for anyone - even the lazy with their hands out.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00252455464056599105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-40935441578404024052008-12-26T17:24:00.000-06:002008-12-26T17:24:00.000-06:00Um, those folks you mentioned are not liberals. T...Um, those folks you mentioned are not liberals. Those people are what the corporate media call liberal. That's why you all take it for granted that Nanacy Pelosi is somehow a "liberal". <BR/><BR/>You're one of those brainwashed boobs that still thinks we have a two-party system. <BR/><BR/>No one elceted to high office in this country is allowed to be liberal or progressive anymore. Corporate Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-77350109501272232822008-12-26T15:57:00.000-06:002008-12-26T15:57:00.000-06:00machinepolitickAs usual, dead on. Liberals always ...machinepolitick<BR/><BR/>As usual, dead on. <BR/>Liberals always get so bent out of shape when you call them out on this. It makes me laugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-8147118999157079412008-12-25T13:25:00.000-06:002008-12-25T13:25:00.000-06:00spot_the_dog, I was curious who "down under" was m...spot_the_dog, I was curious who "down under" was my 'reader'! I'm glad you found me, and hopefully you will get others to consider reading me as well. I love Australia, and spent a lot of time in Sydney and Perth, opposites ends of the world! I loved you comments, and it's funny the contrasts in terms between Liberals, Progressives (Regressives!), etc, when in other lands. Thanks for the The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-543387184811994862008-12-25T04:11:00.000-06:002008-12-25T04:11:00.000-06:00P.S. I can't remember how I stumbled upon your bl...P.S. I can't remember how I stumbled upon your blog - I think it might have been by following links from Blacknright? - but I'm glad I did. I've read several of your posts now and I like your style - I'll be back for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-71432787267314467682008-12-25T03:50:00.000-06:002008-12-25T03:50:00.000-06:00Great post - here in Oz, we often joke about how t...Great post - here in Oz, we often joke about how the <I>"Progressives"</I> are in reality <I>"Regressives,"</I> especially when it comes to energy policy (no nice clean modern nuclear power; let's have 16th-century power sources like windmills instead, for example.)<BR/><BR/>The odd thing is that I think it's only in America that Leftists hijacked the word "Liberal" to self-describe. Over here, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-9316695989719455802008-12-24T23:28:00.000-06:002008-12-24T23:28:00.000-06:00TigersEyeProgressive = code word for communist. Ev...TigersEye<BR/><BR/>Progressive = code word for communist. Every time you see or hear it it will be associated with some policy or position that is straight out of Marxist philosophy. Check it and seeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-70292500436229102772008-12-24T21:00:00.000-06:002008-12-24T21:00:00.000-06:00For those who have been lied to about the war let ...For those who have been lied to about the war let me apologize on behalf of Mr. Bush. He used to very poor sources to come to the conclusion that weapons of mass destruction were in Iraq:<BR/>The United Nations that leveled sanctions against Iraq and demanded inspections to ensure that mythical WMD's that they found were destroyed.<BR/>Kurds in Northern Iraq who died in large numbers when they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-2551770431346714372008-12-24T14:34:00.000-06:002008-12-24T14:34:00.000-06:00@WeAreSpartajnava121yep new york times ranted abou...@WeAreSparta<BR/><BR/>jnava121<BR/><BR/>yep new york times ranted about the earning of cindy mcCain about 4 mill from investments last year etc....<BR/><BR/>and then good ole barry had about the same figure in earnings who would have thought? no article about that? he's black from the hood! yo...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-32741724683324808542008-12-24T14:30:00.000-06:002008-12-24T14:30:00.000-06:00TrublmakrYou can be Liberal and progressive or you...Trublmakr<BR/><BR/>You can be Liberal and progressive or you can be a progressive conservative. (That party has been around in Canada for generations.) You can also be a traditional conservative or Liberal - but the point is that one's attitude towards "progress" need not depend only on a political philosophy - rather just different means to the same end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-44825197510581658232008-12-24T14:27:00.000-06:002008-12-24T14:27:00.000-06:00@ldmyersshauncorleone"How about this oxymoron: com...@ldmyers<BR/><BR/>shauncorleone<BR/><BR/>"How about this oxymoron: compassionate conservative."<BR/><BR/>Try telling that to the thousands of conservatives whose charitable donations and volunteer hours dwarf those of your beloved "progressives". Google "Bleeding Heart Tightwads" and then tell me who is more compassionate: The ones who claim to represent the less fortunate, or the ones who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-25911885780869737822008-12-24T14:26:00.000-06:002008-12-24T14:26:00.000-06:00ldmyersThis guy has douche bag written all over hi...ldmyers<BR/><BR/>This guy has douche bag written all over him.<BR/><BR/>"Liberals have changed their name, and now want to be called Progressives." Uh not really, I still define myself as liberal. Actually liberal and progressive. <BR/><BR/>How about this oxymoron: compassionate conservative. Try telling that to the hundreds of millions of Americans who have been lied to about the war, and the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-71506746136878694212008-12-24T14:21:00.000-06:002008-12-24T14:21:00.000-06:00flashingcurserFTA: "They felt it necessary to medd...flashingcurser<BR/><BR/>FTA: "They felt it necessary to meddle, usually in Black communities. Because who better than a Kennedy, Kerry, Pelosi, Reid, and other rich White congressmen to know what Black children need?"<BR/><BR/>The truth and profundity of that statement almost brings a tear to my eye. Black people, for once, are involved in the US political process. This could be a boon for eitherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-84024294974564844502008-12-24T13:21:00.000-06:002008-12-24T13:21:00.000-06:00Chris RowanDecember 24Liberal...progressive...soci...Chris Rowan<BR/>December 24<BR/><BR/>Liberal...progressive...socialist...communist...there used to be a difference, but now? One thing's for sure: The end result is the same - loss of individual liberty and the expansion of an all-powerful central government controlling every aspect of our lives, from cradle to grave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-14445816831204605052008-12-24T13:20:00.000-06:002008-12-24T13:20:00.000-06:00Laurie R. December 24Your definition is probably m...Laurie R. <BR/>December 24<BR/><BR/>Your definition is probably more accurate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-92070291002663132332008-12-24T10:48:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:48:00.000-06:00GlynthGlynthStudy the history of the American Prog...GlynthGlynth<BR/><BR/>Study the history of the American Progressive movement from the early 20th century. Hillary Clinton said she she's herself as a "modern Progressive" in a sense that hearkens back to that era. Those are the people who pushed Prohibition and many other things that would give them unprecedented (in America) CONTROL OVER OTHERS all in the name of "DOING IT FOR YOUR OWN GOOD." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-31788534757250143642008-12-24T10:46:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:46:00.000-06:00mareln72You make absolutely perfect sense.mareln72<BR/><BR/>You make absolutely perfect sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-49529322319066405652008-12-24T10:45:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:45:00.000-06:00zacharytelschowThe article is spot on. I think its...zacharytelschow<BR/><BR/>The article is spot on. I think its very interesting to note that the Democrats have altered between two preferred terms "liberal" and "progressive," throughout the course of the past hundred years to be free of the stigma attached to their own policies and the effects of them. Whether Frank, Reid, Pelosi, and Obama wants to be called liberals or progressives, they're allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-25139020629568714702008-12-24T10:44:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:44:00.000-06:00davidmesaazthat makes as much sense as the liberta...davidmesaaz<BR/><BR/>that makes as much sense as the libertarian democrat... What is that... a libertarian that is for big government???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-39726933246155018322008-12-24T10:43:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:43:00.000-06:00KadaneKadaneGreat Rant Kevin. Liberalism is a defi...KadaneKadane<BR/><BR/>Great Rant Kevin. Liberalism is a definition of selfishness. It is all about me, me and more for me and what can you do for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-34791638068941490452008-12-24T10:42:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:42:00.000-06:00fvcktheNWOfvcktheNWOMore divide and conquer. Liber...fvcktheNWOfvcktheNWO<BR/><BR/>More divide and conquer. Liberal vs. conservative seems to be the battle du jour. It's obvious that this is the current battle plan drawn for the future of this nation. Everyone wants to be on a team and wants their team to win. That is a democracy. Contrary to popular belief/opinion, the US was founded as a Republic. In a Republic, it doesn't matter how large your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-81094728945472185692008-12-24T10:41:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:41:00.000-06:00Navigator7Kevin Jackson, was describing the defini...Navigator7<BR/><BR/>Kevin Jackson, was describing the definition of Liberalism ... this one from Ann cam to mind:<BR/><BR/>"Liberals seem to have hit upon a reverse Christ story as their belief system. He suffered and died for our sins; liberals make the rest of us suffer for sins we didn't commit." - Ann Coulter, GuiltyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-25615043174233163512008-12-24T10:40:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:40:00.000-06:00lilamaelilamaeProfound. . .lilamaelilamae<BR/><BR/>Profound. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com