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In reply to the discussion: Maybe the idealist liberals can just stifile themselves [View all]ancianita
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First, liberal idealism stretches the parameters of political and moral vision.
Second, it validates one group's aspirations within the larger partisan or national governing platform.
Third, there's much to be said for ongoing reminders to those who 'win' deals, that other, better efforts can also be envisioned and fought for, in the interest of the greatest good for the greatest number.
Fourth, reminding the larger American and human community of ideals is what we do. It has inherent validity.
Overall, I don't see people here being all that obnoxious about the president, really. Maybe I'm naive, but I trust the good intentions of all critics of the president here, because I believe they mean well, and because troll hunters here do an excellent job.
Let me ask others: what good does asking liberal idealists to quiet down do? The president told everyone, everyone -- not just liberals -- to hold his feet to the fire. I'm upset with many of his decisions but know that we're better off now than had the other guys won.