Progressives...

...are not hypocrites. They are singlemindedly consistent in their pursuit of one thing, one ring to rule them all, better known as power. They don't give a rat's pitoot about race, the environment, the poor, women, the rule of law, LGBT, free speech, free press, voting rights etc.  They will wave these flags in pursuit of power but they will wipe their hineys with them whenever it is convenient or necessary.  Are you gay? Well be careful because, push come to shove, they will throw you off of the roof. Are you a minority? Be careful, once they don't need you they would as soon lynch you. They've been doing it to your spawn these many years now. Your free speech impinged? They threw that out a long time ago. Only they are free to speak. Universal education? No just universal indoctrination. Worker's right to organize? As long as the political contributions keep coming in.