Reply #22: a "solution" would mean there is a "problem."

[wyldwolf]

There is no "problem" beyond what is normal for any political party.

Since I consider the DLC moderates, and other moderate Dems who are not DLC generally take the same or similar positions on issues, I will continue to say that you, in fact, attack moderate Democrats.

Your hypotheticals are just that - hypothetical. I'm glad I don't have to see a solution to the scenario you gave because the problem doesn't exist.

I don't know how long you've been on DU. That type of thing isn't and has never been an issue to me. However, for too long the ant-moderate/DLC voices on DU went unchecked. Fortunately, starting during the primaries, some people finally started checking the facts and returning with far different results than DU's "left wing" were espousing.

See, the state of DU IS NOT to tell those who criticize Dems to shut up. It never has been. What is the state of DU is to tell those to "Put up or shut up." In other words, you make these charges? Provide sources. You want criticize a Dem for something? Be prepared to show just why the action you criticize is "bad." Screaming DINO, TRAITOR, DLC, blah blah just doesn't cut it.

what do you suggest is the best approach for the Party to deal with these "criticizers"? i think a good first step is increased visibility and increased dialog ...

Since the "criticizers" (those who do it constantly) are such a small faction, I'd rather my party leaders go about the business of their positions and not take time out to address every little fringe group who has ideologically motivated fringe beefs.