Quote by Rick Perry

Who can be against progress, after all? But it's a fraudulent use of the word - because for the Progressive, progress is marked not be how free you are, but how much government can 'do' for you.

Who can be against progress, after all? But it's a fraudulen

Summary

This quote suggests that while the idea of progress is generally embraced, it argues that progressives have a skewed understanding of it. It criticizes the definition of progress held by those labeled as progressives, asserting that their notion is deceiving. Rather than measuring progress based on personal freedom and independence, it suggests that progressives emphasize the role of government intervention in improving society. The quote, therefore, implies that the understanding of progress by progressives lacks authenticity by favoring government involvement over individual liberty.

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By Rick Perry

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