@OmSigDAVID,
Interesting questions (with multiple question marks even).
But . . . but . . . but . . . As you undoubtedly know, I did not coin the term "progressive." It's earliest use in this country was, I believe, within the first 20 years of the previous century. You would have to check with A2K's resident historian -- namely, Setanta
(Cute dog!
) -- to provide more accurate information concerning the use or derivation of this term. I've just used it as a label for convenience's sake. So, I have no political message to convey therein.
Later. . . .