Independent and self reliant citizens are a force that no ruling class can ignore. The systemic assault upon this bulwark group that generates and creates prosperity, is a primary legacy of Liberalism. The reason that progressiveness is dead, is because it does not work. The vast majority understand that it doesn't work, even as many of the diehards, distort their own intellect to defend a cause that is bankrupt. If you are one of these forlorn souls, you can redeem your vision for your cause if you convert to the principles that will offer the best chance, for the most people.
Business is the natural and most promising way to achieve the common good.
But those enterprises need to be grown for all to have a chance to succeed. As long as the Liberal agenda is viewed as a viable alternative, we all will suffer the dire consequences of distortion, dependency and despair. Yes, this is the record that has brought upon us, the inequality that you decry so loud. It has been the succor of your feelings of contrition. It has been shaped under your hands by design.