Reply #2: He nailed it on the head - [View All]

[Armstead]

I think liberals represent altruism and fair play in the sense of helping those in need.

Progressives believe in reducing the NEED for altruism, by encouraging economic policies and values that are based on broadening the basic benefits of the economy.

In terms of government, progressives also believe that action shold deal with systemic problems. A liberal answer is "Heating costs are too high, so we need to provide subsidies to the poor." A progressive answer is "Heating costs are too high, so we need to reduce the ability of the energy companies to rip the public off."

As an extension of that, IMO, progressives see the world in larger terms than just government and politics. For instance, supporting models of business that are more inclusive in terms of worker/owner structures and management.