It's time for this destructive meme about shutting up during elections to stop,

[dawg]

45. People should feel free to discuss the issues. But I'm saving some things for after the election.

I'm not dumb enough to think that my little criticisms could change anyone's vote. But I do realize that they will fall on deaf ears as long as the election is still in doubt.

People get defensive about their candidate and will not listen to any criticism of his positions. And there is a lot there to be criticized. But Romney would be worse on every single issue. And, of course, there are many issues where President Obama is absolutely wonderful.

In order for our nation to succeed in the long-term, at least one of the two major parties needs to shift *far* to the left of where it is today. The Obama critics know this. They aren't trying to sabotage the election, they are attempting to play the long game.

But they're wasting their breath on this message board, at least until after November.