Reply #22: I'm not sure what we're arguing about

[Time for change]

I agree with you that we shouldn't trust Neocons, and you are right to bring this to our attention, and I appreciate it.

Beyond that, I'm not sure what this affects -- at this point the argument on this subject is more abstract that practical IMO. If they had a petition to sign, for example, that stated what we believe in, or if, for a specific issue we believe that their actions are helpful, and if working together with them in some way would enhance our efforts, then why not?

Ted Kennedy will work together with Orin Hatch or Trent Lott, or any Republican, if co-sponsoring a bill with them that he believes in will help its passage. I don't trust those guys at all, and I doubt that Kennedy does either. In politics, "allying" with someone for the purpose of a specific issue doesn't necessary mean that you trust them -- nor should it.

But I certainly agree with you that we should be very wary of them and make sure that they don't pull us in the wrong direction.