I don't think the number of clicks DU gets in a day is very important. What is important ...

[NanceGreggs]

73. I am incapable of giving DU ...

... in its present state, something to applaud, not cringe at.

That's because I support a Democratic president who has made incredible strides towards equality for women, equality for minorities, equality for the LBGTers among us, and has brought the country closer to the idea of universal healthcare being not only better overall, but financially viable.

I support the idea that a Democrat in office is better than a Republican in office, and whether that Democrat passes the DU "purity test" or not is of little consequence.

I support the idea that Democrats come in all shapes and sizes - and a centrist Democrat, a moderate Democrat, a middle-of-the-road Democrat is just as much a "Democrat" as a far-leftist Democrat.

I support the idea that sitting out elections, or voting for third party candidates or write-in candidates does absolutely nothing to further liberal/progressive goals.

I support the idea that Republicans should not wind up being elected because some voters' "principles" are more important than ensuring that Republicans don't hold office. And I wonder what Democratic "principles" are served by not voting for Democrats whose "principles" are not 100% in accordance with certain alleged "Democrats" on this site.

I support the idea that criticism of Democrats in office is not only acceptable, but obligatory. But when certain posters find everything wrong with Democrats, and never, ever express anything wrong with Republicans, I find those posters suspect.

I support the idea of Democrats discussing what can be done to accomplish our common goals. I DO NOT support alleged Democrats who DO NOTHING but bitch about what's wrong with Democrats, without ever offering a positive, do-able alternative to what is already being done.

So consider this one of my "classic posts" - and then tell me how well received such a post would be on DU in its current configuration.