Reply #24: Good for you

[Zero Gravitas]

If we will have change in the Dem party people need to get involved and work to change the party from the inside out, thats what the Naderites etc don't understand. There is no use to standing on the outside and whining about how you don't like the choices. Its far better to get involved on the inside from the grass roots up and work for positive change. But getting involved should also mean voting for the nominee in November even if you think the nominee is part of the problem.

A movement for change will not get any respect or influence by sabotaging the party! IF the movement says "we think the party is on the wring track and needs to change" thats great but they also need say "we're Democrats and while we are trying to change the system we'll also support whoever the system produces in the meantime."

Another way to think about it is while you're trying to move the party to the left, shouldn't we all try and move the US Federal Government to the left? Changing a party like the Dems will inevitably take time, but come November we can have meaningful change in Washington simply by sending Jr. back to Texas.