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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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