The DemocraticUnderground can say things the Democratic Party cannot say.

[kentuck]

DU does not have the same political restrictions as the Democratic Party and it shouldn't have.

Some may be of the opinion that our goal at DU is to get Democrats elected and, therefore, we should not veer too far from the Democratic Party talking points. In my opinion, that would not be a good idea.

For example, some may be inclined to defend Eric Holder instead of the First Amendment? In my opinion, DU should be open to discussion of both sides. That is the point of the First Amendment. But no one should be felt to believe they have to defend Holder because he is a Democrat and the President wants him to stay in his position.

This is just my opinion but I do not think DU should be too closely tied to any partisan positions. We should stand for truth and justice which may not always be the American way.

Also, we should not underestimate the power of the Internet and the power of the written word. The truth shines much brighter and larger than does shady propaganda or partisan lies.

If you notice, the television media is talking today about the issues we were talking about yesterday. This is a new media and DU has a role, as does everyone that posts their thoughts here, in my opinion.