David Brooks in his recent column in NYT empahsizes the progressive aspect of a so-called progressive-era expansion coming from the Obama movement rather than the liberal aspect of wealth re-distribution which is being discussed here. There should be more clarity on how the two aspects are actually working together and are likely to continue doing so until the damage done is so much and of a kind that it forces a reversal–which is likely to take some time, around 8 to 12 years is my guess. What comes after that? Maybe enligthenment harmony and good will are finally in the cards for the American people.