General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Personally, I find the regular, intense defense on DU of third-rate pundits, [View all]Amsterdammer
(130 posts)I could give a rat's ass about talk radio, pundits, tweeters...from EITHER side of the isle. After a while, they all just come across as angry and inciteful. Our left-leaning peeps are viewed by our opposition like we view the Alex Jones's of the world--like you've just placed an order for the seasonal fruitcake.
Do we need this? Do we benefit from this? Do we unite with this, or merely divide us (our nation) further. Oh sure, we unite those already leaning progressively, but the rest becomes "us" vs. "them". What a giant fucking waste of time, unless you love living your lives pissed off and requiring a higher dose of high blood pressure meds.
How about ensuring Democratic candidates in EVERY POSITION...local, state, and national election. Christ, my wife and I were shocked, dismayed, disappointed how many positions had NOT ONE DEM on the ticket the last go 'round. How about ensuring we all TURN UP TO VOTE, instead of complaining about voter suppression, we help poor and elderly get id's or set up a fund to pay a wage to those who are financially unable to take time off to vote? Or or or...We have bright minds amongst us, come on!