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In reply to the discussion: I am no longer a Democrat. [View all]lexington filly
(239 posts)and when despair momentarily occupies our spirits, we can jump feet first into overwhelm and drown in hopelessness for a few days. Many of us who care so much about liberal principles sometimes wish we could just give up. But it's not in my nature--damn! For me, it's more productive to get angry because anger is energizing while despair just drains.
I used to call Blue Dog Rep. Chandler and email about Health Care Reform, etc. He voted Republican/Corporation about almost everything. He didn't care so you can imagine how little Randy Paul or McConnell care, right? So though I didn't vote against him last time, I didn't vote for him because in this particular case, it really didn't matter if a Republican won.
So I totally agree with all those writing about our getting super involved in selecting and running primary candidates that reflect our values.
If we don't like being a doormat---get up off the floor!