Reply #8: With all due respect, since Obama officially appears not to speak [View All]

and his representatives were all over the place yesterday
implying he is open to dropping the Public Option, other
Progrssives have a right to have their voices heard.

If Dean never opened his mouth and was never seen on
TV, there a progressives upset over dropping the public
option.

At least they are permitting a Progressive voice on TV.
We hear Conservatives 24/7.
Thank God they put a progressive on.

Most people want to support Obama. This is more about
Core Beliefs than Obama.

Obama could stand up today and say this is what I believe.
This is what I INSIST IS IN THE BILL. Up to now he has
said "want". He is the President. What is he going to
insist or demand is in the bill. Want is weak.

There is no reason for division. Dean is speaking his
mind and heart and represents the feelings of many
progressives. This does not mean they are against
Obama. This is our problem. Liberals and Progressives
are free-spirited with minds of their own. The way
Conservatives have won this fight is their willingness
to go on TV 24/7. Let a progressive go on TV and
Progressives shoot themselves in the foot going after
their own. Dean is helping Obama by being on TV
putting out the message. Unless of Course, Obama
has fully decided to throw the PO under the bus.