Hell, Even Superman and Batman Fought Each Other Once
Apparently, there is a fight of sorts amongst Daily Kos diarists about Firedoglake's Jane Hamsher.
As usual, the headliners have stayed above the fray (they typically do when these periodical "wars" pop up). But if history is any indicator, someone like Hunter will come down from the mountain* and calm things down.
While I do fine some of Hamsher's actions and words unfortunate, I'm not ready to call the woman the second coming of the Puma Movement just yet.
What surprises me about this whole health care debate is the misconception progressives had about how much representation they actually have in Congress.
As I said over in Sadly, No!: As long as Congressional Democrats fear the opposition's base more than their own, expect more "politics" of this nature. Right now, the Democrats in office do not fear liberals/progressives. The response to this should not be "a pox on both your houses." When things aren't going your way, you keep voting and campaigning until you get the people you need to represent your politics. Simple, yet not easy to implement.
* = I'm being snarky; Jesus.
As usual, the headliners have stayed above the fray (they typically do when these periodical "wars" pop up). But if history is any indicator, someone like Hunter will come down from the mountain* and calm things down.
While I do fine some of Hamsher's actions and words unfortunate, I'm not ready to call the woman the second coming of the Puma Movement just yet.
What surprises me about this whole health care debate is the misconception progressives had about how much representation they actually have in Congress.
As I said over in Sadly, No!: As long as Congressional Democrats fear the opposition's base more than their own, expect more "politics" of this nature. Right now, the Democrats in office do not fear liberals/progressives. The response to this should not be "a pox on both your houses." When things aren't going your way, you keep voting and campaigning until you get the people you need to represent your politics. Simple, yet not easy to implement.
* = I'm being snarky; Jesus.
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