“progressivism” is grounded in elitism masquerading as egalitarianism.
Yes, Progressives’ excessive pride is their root problem. They believe themselves to be elites who are intellectually and morally superior to the rest of us. That is why they feel that they are entitled to rule over us. Their excessive self-centeredness and pride is also why they usually reject the Christian God. They do not want to feel accountable to anyone else, not even God. Their pride, and resulting condescension toward the rest of us, is also why they often feel that they are “above the law.” Progressives believe that the Law just applies to us “little people.”