2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The Weapons of Mass Destruction and the FBI investigation [View all]libdem4life
(13,877 posts)and I'm an expert. Ask me how to fix an auto, I'm a dumbell.
In the political realm, it's not much different. Republicans are experts at the demolition of Democrats. It comes with the territory, and vice versa. Same is true during Primary season for both parties. I'm clearly one-sided on the primary issue, but I do try to acknowledge the other party candidate and supporters, without hysteria-prone defense/offense.
So, she's much further into the political structure than I'll ever be. That being said, what she says carries more weight for me. I believe there is another political journalist who posts here often in HRCs favor, but I listen to him as well.
To me, that's what a real liberal is. Someone who constantly listens to both sides and will shift position when it makes personal sense.
My way or the high way, or childish retorts, to me, is the Conservative Right, Republican mantra.
And I could be wrong or misinformed. But I'll keep reading listening and watching and occasionally responding online and altering my opinion as it seems appropriate.