What's the Matter with Democrats?

[itaintoveryet]

this is an article that needs to be sent to the leadership of the democrats.

http://www.alternet.org/story/20592

[BareskinMatt]

1. Nothing is wrong except

not enough people are voting for Democrats.

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. Well, that is debatable both

in that a) not everyone wants to vote Dem and b) not every vote is counted.

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[Merlot]

2. Really tired of this stuff.

What they really need to read is "Why We Must Not Get Over It." Excellent article at the top of DU today.

Should be required reading for all MSM "reporters" as well. I forwareded the link to Salon as an example of good reporting.

[OneBlueSky]

3. all well and good, except that his premise is wrong . . .

the Democrats did not lose to Bush . . . the election was stolen from them by BushCo . . .

[sueh]

5. Well said, OneBlueSky

Performing a 'make-over' on the Democratic party won't do any good if the repubs are allowed to continue stealing elections.

[seafey]

4. Culture wars and...

self-interest. There is so much money and power being slung around between the people who actually run the Dem Party, it's hard to really point to something so pure as to a cultural reason for their incompetence. But I'm sure that has something to do with it.

Not sure if you've seen the article I wrote about what has been going on with the NV State Dem Party- it's insane how little they understand about ENGAGING voters and supporters. Anyway, the article is at http://lasvegas.staughton.indypgh.org/news/2004/11/800.php if you have the time.