As an extreme left wing liberal I've pretty much accepted the idea that I'm out of the "norm" as far as America's current political climate is concerned, but lately I've begun to think a little differently.
I read Mr. Gore's speech the other day on conservative media control and have long shared many of the same views, but I think I may have underestimated its impact.
Going into last years election, I really didn't think there was any way we could lose. I figured all but the most hard core of the kool-aid drinkers had to of seen through all of the lies and half-truths of this neo-con cabal. I just didn't think it was possible for the average person to be that out of touch.
I know, I know, I should've given more credence to the polls showing how many Americans still believed Hussein/Iraq were tied to Al Qaeda and 9/11, but I thought that enough had come out to at least cast seeds of doubt.
I know we here at DU are well aware of the "Liberal Media" myth, and are all too aware that it is an conservative owned and operated media that has demonized the very word "liberal".
Here in VA the Republican candidate for governor, Kilgore, is playing the liberal card to attack his Democratic rival. Thanks to the massive influx of outside intellect and talent into the DC Metro area VA isn't as hard-core conservative as it once was, but it still disgusts me every time I hear the word used as if it's some sort of negative. I think back to the last election and the Bushco camp constantly trying to label Kerry as Liberal and out of touch with "mainstream America". Which finally brings me to my point...
I just finished reviewing a polling point poll that of course shows the obvious divide between left and right, but it also revealed something else. Amid the usual opposing spikes in opinion on various topics was a sign clear as day that I may be not be as far out of the mainstream as I thought and that in fact, it's the Republicans who are out of touch.
Here's the link:
http://www.pollingpoint.com/results_082205.htmlenjoy