Subliminal Messaging: A Progressive Liberal?
Some of my Montreal posse went to a roundtable with Iggy this afternoon. They said that he kept referring to himself as a "progressive" Liberal and said it was really important that people understood that about him.
Does he mean "progressive Liberal" like "progressive Conservative"? How many ways can you define progressive? Anyways, I'd be grateful if anyone could enlighten me and my Montreal peeps.
Speaking of subliminal messages, my friend Pumpernickel recently blogged about this mock - Liberal party Election 2006 website. It's pretty hilarious, especially some of their faux campaign adds (some of the titles seem a little strange and I can't seem to click on them) but other than that it's great fun.
posted by JJ @ 5:56 PM
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Yes. For those who live outside the Montreal bubble, "progressive" is a term that is used in Canadian politics to describe a political ideology that is more "progressive" on social issues (i.e. opposite of traditional/social-conservative values).
Think about being at a party with Stockwell Day, Maurice Vellacott and Myron Thompson. Then think about running in the opposite direction (ideologically speaking, of course). That is what progressive means. How far you get away before Stock catches you on his sea-doo or Maurice in his speeding car o' death will determine how progressive you are. Myron Thompson is likely not a serious threat in a footrace, but may hit you with his hat.
you're funny
thanks for the western canadian interpretation
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