Reply #10: I agree with you, Latteromden. [View All]

[Maat]

I had the same experience as the original poster, talking with a neighbor. It seems that what attracts some people is a candidate's commitment to their principles and their ability to articulate that commitment. Dean did very well there.

I didn't say these were smart people (who fail to examine the issues or history), or that they were aware of the political and social happenings around them, but Dean did bring a passion to things, and was great at motivating the grassroots, and found a new way to link progressives and progressive funding - the internet.

That's why I agree with you. We should passionately stand by our populist and caring principles. And screw moving to the center. I now identify myself as a progressive ... a progressive Democrat. I'll have no part of people thinking that I'm Rethuglican light.