George Affleck provides his amusing view on the changing civic election landscape. In his mind, the NPA is the new, or is that always, party for the progressive voter. Angry old white men who love their cars — take note! Make room.
For Affleck, all this talk about progressives uniting to fend off the NPA is just “fear mongering”.
“In my mind, the word progressive is not owned by the left side of the political spectrum. That’s bullshit,” Affleck told the Georgia Straight in a phone interview Monday (March 12).
For Affleck, progressive is neither left nor right.
“Progressive is based on principles and beliefs, and how you approach things,” he explained.
By that measure, according to Affleck, the NPA is a progressive party.
Thanks to Carlito Pablo in the Georgia Straight.
I can’t help but think that, given the rapidly shifting civic political landscape, that we’re heading down the rabbit hole. What fun! And we’ll surely meet fascinating creatures there, with even more topsy-turvy quotations like those from Mr. Affleck. Hold on to your hat, and make some tea.
“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.”
“The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.”
“The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master—that’s all.”
Lewis Carroll “Through the Looking Glass”.
Going back in time is not progressive, it is regressive.
If George believes this to be true … prehaps he needs to sit down for a deep and meaningful with his Caucus-mates to get themselves on the same ‘progressive’ page.
“How do you feel about LOSING A LANE FOR CARS on the CAMBIE STREET BRIDGE for a BIKE LANE? Sign up by 9:30am tomorrow morning to speak to Council. Follow link below and choose “Cambie Bridge Interim Active Transportation Improvements” #vanpoli https://t.co/X4TIWkRCeM
— Melissa De Genova (@MelissaDeGenova) January 17, 2018″
http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/cambie-bridge-vancouver-city-councillor-january-2018
The Dutch are on aggregate a very conservative people (not the worst trait whilst living below sea level) … but their mode of conservatism manifests into not wanting to be told what to do, but also having a social contract that in turn means that they understand they should not tell others what to do (or not do) … hence a conservative people with very liberal/progressive rules. This could certainly happen here. This certainly does not happen here.
Memo to the new progressive kids on the block … that ain’t how you do progressive.