Reply #62: The Democratic leadership... [View All]

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...doesn't WANT their true message to be heard because it would TURN OFF most or all of the voter base. They're not very CLEAR on Iraq because they want essentially what Bush* wants...including military bases and to use Iraq as a 'staging area' for other incursions.

- Can a 'movement' change the direction of the Democratic party? Probably...if you have a couple decades to spare. After November...the ONLY way to change the party is to refuse to vote for those who espouse anti-democratic ideals and think that Democratic principles can be horse-traded or compromised.

- The cold, hard facts are right in front of us. There are really TWO Democratic parties. The half in control right now is spearheaded by the DLC. Just like the RWingers...THEY want to put an end to discussions about war, progressive government and the patriot act.