Reply #3: I wonder if it's...

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...a fear of once again standing up for principles that the Right has forced the Left to abandon by using the corporate media as a means to demonize 'liberals'?

That is...Democrats have tried to find the 'middle ground' on nearly every issue in an effort to avoid criticism by the Right.

Democrats who believe in the separation church and state are called 'Godless' by those who would benefit from that wall being torn down. So instead of trying to disprove this smear and defend their principles...Democrats agree or don't actively resist the direct funding of the church with tax dollars through 'faith-based initiatives' sponsored by those who call them Godless.

Do some Democrats 'fear' going too far to the left because they know it would bring the wrath of the well-oiled and funded RWing Smear Machine?