Reply #74: Emillereid

[HeyManThatsCool]

Great post. I thought alot about what you wrote, & I agree.

I am 100% with the original principles of the Democratic party. But, since Clinton left office I think we have really lost alot of ground.
Many of the DEMs we have elected have chosen to go Republican Lite.
I really don't think that is what any of us had in mind when we voted them in.

As the party has begun to implode on itself these last few years, I kept thinking eventually it would all work itself out. I see clearly now that It isn't. Party unity is a think of the past. That worries me. Bush has only begun to push his right wing (lunatic) agenda for this term. I think it is a damn disgrace that the Democratic Senators etc. don't start fighting HARD against this. Being the lesser of two evils is not a platform I want to vote for.

THAT is where my angst comes in. I believe there are men and women in the DEM party that represent us well & are amazing people. But I also believe that they are quickly becoming the minority.

I've thought many times about aligning myself with another party since the election ended. In the end I will do what I believe in my heart. I remain hopeful (in a closeted way) that the DEM party can pull this out. That enough voices can be heard above the din demanding change- and accountability from our representatives.