My initial impressions of the term "progressive" as it is understood today pretty much merge with what Chachcha said in the above posts.

If one looks at what has been presented as "progressive" in movies (TV) , other than technolgical advances are anything but progressive. In fact one could make a good argument that we have regressed socially, intellectually, civilly etc I mean just look at the horrendous crimes and the age and gender of the perpetrators, the very bad and rude behavior of people and the hedonistic advancement by many groups. Progessive means the solution to the unwelcome unborn is extermination...that is not progressive that is regressive.

If one views Obama's agenda it is not progressive but rather a throwback to the days of FDR and Johnson Administrations.

Succintly stated "progressive doe not mean the human race is advancing for its betterment. Chachacha "stand your ground" approach fits my view when it comes to the principles and belief of our Judeo-Christian Democracy