Reply #207: Actually, I couldn't possibly agree

[Spiffarino]

...more, that is.

I nearly gave up on being a Democrat and probably would have. Then Bush started into his second term. That changed everything. His arrogance was only outmatched by his intolerant foolishness, and his lapdogs in Congress only encouraged him. Now I'm certain that the worst possible outcome in '08 would be four more years of uninterrupted Republican rule.

Kerry's laying down and giving up after the election was clearly stolen ended my support. I joined the campaign in March of 2004 and got a lot of blisters helping Kerry, only to be seriously screwed by his gutlessness. But I learned a valuable lesson; get in early and support a person who stands up for what matters. That's why I'm working for Edwards. As much as his campaign is lagging right now, he's worth the time and money to get his message out.

And so, in hindsight, the timing of my OP sucked. The primary season is precisely the time to help mold the party into the one we want. My concern was only that the venom being spewed by many at DU (TA excepted, of course) may become erosive. I had hoped that my post would be a rallying point. Wrong. If anything, it seems to have brought out the worst in some people.

Since writing the OP, I've been accused of being hateful, arrogant, stupid, a shill for Clinton...the list goes on. I always thought this place was fairly tolerant, but now I'm not so sure, so it's time to get away from this forum and try to do some good. It's time to focus on Edwards' campaign exclusively.

Thanks again for responding so thoughtfully.