Reply #38: Mike Lewis has the generally right idea -- & other factors outlined below

[cloudythescribbler]

MIKE LEWIS's political instincts on this one point in the right direction. The key thing is all the issues that can make a HUGE difference even if we don't win. It is crucial to confront all the coverup interests in the maintream media, as well as a streak of journalistic cowardice that has appeared in the blogosphere! I am not talking about reasonable disagreements, but over a news BLACKOUT or simply journalistic misdirection. People should read Matt Bai's article in the NY Times Magazine of Nov 21 to see what I mean -- and check out the sources I cite in the posting below (about the fight being worthwhile even if assume election isn't reversed) to see the argument fleshed out. It's important to keep the particulars I outline there in mind, for THEY ARE OVER THE LONG RUN WHAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN PROGRESSIVE POLITICS -- between those who are devoted to authentic progressive principle even when it isn't fashionable, and those who are basically ambitious and interested in LOOKING progressive while they justify the lying. This may sound unpleasant, but it is the PLAIN truth, and truth is the oxygen of authentic progressive politics.