Our "loyal opposition" Democratic party has jumped the shark

[sidwill]

The best way I could describe my feelings after the Iraq cave in was 'deflated'. I felt as if further emotional, financial, or physical investment in the party had become a waste of time especially in light of what appears to be our party's retreat from real ethics reform.

If I could convince myself that the Iraq retreat was simply a strategic move meant to give the Rs more rope to hang themselves with I would be lest disheartened, watching our congress critters allow themselves to be continue the cycle of corporate control of congress is almost too much.

Sure our party is the better of two evils, but thats like saying bubonic plague is less objectionable than Ebola.

I will vote D unless a viable third party candidate emerges, but I will not give the DNC another nickel.

(I will give and work for obama though)

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

1. Your concern is duly noted.

:hi: MKJ

[derby378]

2. Unity Schmunity - no third-party candidates will get my vote

I understand your frustration, but it's all the more reason for us to take over the Democratic Party from the ground up.

I do not know what you're background in the Democratic Party is. Here's what you, as an individual Democrat, can do right here, right now, if you want to make a difference in how the Democratic Party does things. It's not exactly a secret, but it is amazing how few Democrats even try to do this, because this action can have a significant impact on the party from the ground up.

Ready for the secret? Here it is...

Become a precinct chair.

Precinct chairs are the front lines in the Democratic Party, the people who organize their neighborhood Democrats and get them to the rallies and the polls, the individuals who are standing at the point where the political wish-list meets community needs.

It may not change anything overnight, but if enough Democrats get motivated enough to become precinct chairs, there's no stopping what they can do.

Check with your county Democratic Party headquarters on how to become a precinct chair. If your precinct already has a Democratic chair, see if you can work with the chair on getting your fellow Democrats organized. If your precinct doesn't have a chair, then ask the folks at HQ how to throw your name in the hat.

Become a precinct chair. You'll be glad you did. Honestly.

Now get out there and start making stuff happen!