Reply #5: That is a noble sentiment... [View All]

[sendero]

... but it ignores the FACT that Republicans have gained power by little more than "name calling and finger pointing". They certainly haven't done so by accomplishing anything for America, look around you and name one significant achievement of the Bush** administration.

Having trouble thinking of one?

Welcome to DU. But understand this - we have the voters that are, not the voters that should be. They respond well to name calling and finger pointing, and that is why the Republicans do so.

They don't respond well to detailed positions on the issues because

1) the media's he-said/she-said approach to reporting makes it impossible for the average American to figure out just what the hell is going on policy-wise

2) politicians promise all kinds of things during campaigns, but feel no particular need to follow through once elected.

So, get used to name-calling, finger-pointing, one-liners, sound-bites and embrace them. Because if Dems don't they will never be in power again.