Reply #1491: It means Party over Principle.

[boston bean]

Plain and simple.

And that is where the entire problem lies here in DU.

No matter how much the "solidarity democrats" say they believe in the principles, it very hard to wrap your mind around the concept, because in their zeal to promote any democrat (person) they are in essence kicking the principle to the curb.

And then one who is not a "solidarity democrat" gets accused of sowing division. In other words, how dare they say the "solidarity democrat" is working against said principle. Even when the "solidarity democrats" are laying the down the triangulating strategy to win the next election, they want you or me to go along. So, half a loaf is better. Problem is it's not half a loaf. It's not even a slice of bread.

It's a viscious circle.

But I'm sorry, anyone who believes it's ok to use choice or DADT or gay rights, or war as a bargaining chip with the Right, deserves scorn.