Michael,
   I think the fact that Edmond is writing us from England ought to get 
him at least mildly off the hook.
  The progressive movement in American politics has a very proud 
history, especially in the early twentieth century. I'm not sure many 
Americans understand that, let alone someone from another country.
   Am I right that you agree with Edmond in other ways?
   Can you give us a description of what a true progressive would say in 
relation to things like "craft," "discipline", and "grammar"?

Craig
  

Michael Dee wrote:
> In my lifetime, progressive causes have been routinely disparaged by 
> the logic evident in Dr. Wright's definition: renounce the general 
> term (and its proponents) by identifying it with an obviously flawed 
> subcategory or remote relative.  If you doubt the efficacy of this 
> rhetorical strategy, consider the fate of "liberal."  Believe me, my 
> rage at the predominance of conservative politics in this country can 
> easily match Dr. Wright's passionate criticism of romantic idealism. 
> Not only that: I would agree with the criticism, particularly as it 
> applies to educational principles and practices. And for that very 
> reason I object to casting progressives as childish idealists.
>
> More passion available upon request.
>
> Michael Dee
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