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In reply to the discussion: Disturbing to see a young woman interviewed on MSNBC, complaining about Democrats, [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)demanding that we "do something" when many experts have many times in the past, are doing many things at present, and expect to do more in future.
Some seem to have absolutely no comprehension that there are always large numbers of very impressive people in many organizations in and out of government whose LIVES are devoted to whatever issue is being discussed. That such people with incredibly greater knowledge and commitment far, far beyond one's own might exist and be busier than hell, far more involved, is apparently never considered. Or always forgotten in rushes of anxiety.
Worst of all, that those working on OUR side, for liberal and progressive goals, might also tend to be highly principled and dedicated is also never considered. And that's very strange. If one believes our ideals are fine and noble, how can he not realize those whose lives are devoted to furthering them probably aren't low and corrupt like Republicans?