Reply #33: "deforming our good policies until they lack much power to inspire"

[BzaDem]

I think that's the real problem. The bills that passed, are, by and large, the largest progressive achievements that have passed since the 60s (however better they could have been).

If a subset of progressives do not believe that, that is a problem with this subset of progressives' understanding of reality -- not a problem with Obama or the policies (relative to the previous status quo).

While pointing that out might not up Democratic turnout appreciably, when the window of possible policy shifts dramatically next year (and they are talking about how MUCH to cut spending, WHICH government agencies to starve of funds, whether to let even ONE Obama nominee through, how LONG the government shutdown will be), at least they won't be able to say they weren't warned.