While I have to disagree with you that abortion is the most important issue of our time (I sure hope not!), I agree that the Democrats need to take a clear stand. Their mushiness and backpedaling on that issue, like so many other issues, I think was a fundamental reason they failed in the last couple of elections. Just looking at what's working for Republicans then taking a stand just cosmetically different doesn't cut it. People lost respect for the Democratic Party, and many people who voted for Bush said that they disagreed with him but at least felt that they understood where he was coming from.
That's why I'm advocating taking a strong stand that's visibly Liberal. They'll lose a few voters that way, but I think they'll win back many more just by demonstrating some spine and integrity. Deep down, people want their President to be their Champion on a mythic scale, not some wussy politician.
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- Civil War
- Well some moderates do gor some splaining to do.....
- The Countdown!
- Cool
- Oh, by all means, the Democrats should release their Inner Commies.
- Exactly
- I think the Democrats need to take a stronger stand on supporting abortion rights.
- No, PLEEZE don't move the Democratic Party to the Left.
- "moving to the center"
- Shirley you jest?
- I agree that Kerry was a pure politician.
- "leftist loonies"
- re: "leftist loonies" v the pure thinkers--like Pat Robertson
- Passed the stimulus-response test
- "The left are the victims of this emotional redirection and exploitation."
- Who would you have run for the Democrats? (n/t)
- re: Shirley you jest?
- Shirley you jest?
- I don't think the Democratic Party pays much attention to "learning experiences."
- Exactly
- Oh, by all means, the Democrats should release their Inner Commies.