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In reply to the discussion: Me on Fox News yesterday discussion ACA/Obamacare and President Obama's Leadership [View all]reACTIONary
(5,790 posts)The statement is an observation concerning legislative tactics and strategy given a certain circumstance, not a statement concerning correct policy or ideological fidelity. Assessing the facts correctly and proceeding in accordance with the reality that exits certainly IS in accordance with liberal / progressive ideas and, in general, is the only way to achieve liberal / progressive goals. Basing legislative tactics and strategy on wishful thinking isn't viable. That's what the tea baggers did in this show down and they lost big time. I don't consider them to be an example worth considering.
Now, it may be true that Steve's analysis is not correct - but that doesn't make it any more or any less liberal / progressive. It may not point to as aggressive a strategy as you would like, but it is perfectly compatible with progressive / liberal goals and policy objectives.
You seem to believe a more aggressive strategy could be viable, and you may be right. However, it seems the teabilly caucus in the house has an effective veto on any legislative effort. If the goal is to pass liberal / progressive legislation, the President's proposals have to both lean liberal / progressive and (in some sense) be acceptable to the teabillies.