the progressive left are "socialists" insofar as socialism is merely a measure of how much freedom is lost.....it is a departure from free market capitalism and individual liberty....
and, before you might ask.....
yes, our daily lives are affect by government intrusion from the progressive left....
perfect examples are obamacare.....because it carries with it mandates as to levels of individual participation and to that extent removes freedom of choice from the individual....
bail-outs and excessive business regulation are other examples of intrusion and again loss of freedom....
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