I think we should be able to talk about our anxiety, dread and fear here.

[SpankMe]

69. We all know Joe and his team are fit to serve

But there are times to be loyal to the man, and times to consider the party and the agenda. These can be in conflict sometimes.

It should be fair to at least DISCUSS long term strategy (getting younger Dems in the pipeline). But anyone who dares discuss this gets their posts flagged as bashing Democratic figures.

Make no mistake, DU members and posters aren't exactly models of free speech. I've supported Democrats and the Democratic platform and agenda over certain individual Democrats and have had posts hidden by jury. Some of us on DU can be quite prickly.

But, I agree with the OP. The events of late are extraordinary and we are in an existential crisis. We must be allowed to express our fears and propose solutions that are a bit outside the box - without being censored.

We are Americans, progressives and Democrats. No one here waivers on the progressive agenda, even if we express a preference for one Democrat over another or suggest that one Democrat defer to another.