The "moderation advantage" may be a delusion. . .

[pat_k]

2. A piece of bread is never as attractive as the whole loaf.

As long as too many of our Democratic leaders only talk about and advocate for that which they think they can "win" or is "practical" and not that which they truly believe is the right thing, the Republicans will just keep rolling over us because they inspire no one.

Go for the whole loaf -- persistently. Build the political will. You are far more likely to move things forward than if you surrender most of what you actually want in advance.

I am frustrated that there are so few voices out there saying, "Yes, we must save the subsidies, but what this country must have is Universal Health Care. It is insane that we are the wealthiest nation and have been unable to do what every other major developed nation has done. We can, and we must make universal health care a reality."