Reply #90: I have to say I see things much the same way you do, Atlant [View All]

[sybylla]

After the selection, I began pouring energy into working within the party to change things. There is a definite inertia at the top and the general attitude that they know what's best for us down at the grassroots. May as well bang my head against the wall. I think, if Kerry wins the delegates, the only chance we have of bringing the party back to its progressive roots resides in the role Dean or Clark can play at the convention. The party's existence hangs on what happens in the primary and convention this year. This is their last opportunity to heed the people before they bail big time.

I haven't made the decision you have yet, but perhaps that is because I'm still holding out hope that progressives will end up with a voice yet. Regardless, I very much sympathize with what you are saying.