We need a litmus test for being a Progressive
Liberal. I suggest that all Progressives push love and good works. This does not need to be a religious thing. Although, just about every religion worth noting has a "treat others the way you want to be treated" clause. What we are opposing is best characterized, imo, as hateful and selfish (Republicans to a very great degree exhibit those two things). The only way to completely destroy such evil is with a counterbalance of Good.
Saying this I would urge all who would wear the Progressive/Liberal mantle do away with hateful comments toward the opposition (Republican/Trump voter/ etc.) and lead with love (care) and good works (Progressive programs). Will we win out immediately. No. Will we be spat upon? Absolutely. In the end, however, we can stand tall and realize that we are involved in a great thing that has only rarely been seen on this earth in any size.
Fight evil with good and love even the Enemy. A Democratic President must strive to be President for all. Trump is doing just the opposite and his base base just wants him to hurt others. Many of them don't seem to care if they suffer as long as the "enemy" suffers more. Sad!
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