progressive is no more offensive than let's say...republican (and all the derogatory derivations used on the forum) or the word democrat or liberal or conservative (and many more).....they are all political intended words that mean no more than creating a cubicle or pigeon hole categorization solely for the intent of and interpretation of or opinion of the person that uses the word to give themselves comfort in their beliefs......as we all know right or wrong or accuracy is of no consequence in the political realm....

btk