the consistent effort by conservative, corporate dems to try and tarnish progressive

[Armstead]

51. The message that a certain category of peope are stupid and naive is what is bothersome

"We're attempting to show you that there are no superheroes out there who don capes when they dress. There are folks who understand political realities and deal with the hands they are given the best way they can."

I don't have time to go into the many examples that contradict that stereotype. And i can only speak for myself.

At age 61, I think i realize there are no "superheroes." I also have a fairly good understanding of the concept of compromise.

But I also realize that compromise is a whole lot different that advancing the agenda of the other side -- meaning the forces of the wealth and power that attempt to siphon off the entire economy into their pockets, and take over the entire political system. The GOp is the most obvious example, but when Democratic leaders do it they deserves to be called out for it too.

That does NOT imply that I expect there to be any superheroes or totally pure politicians. But there is a difference between who clearly stand for a set of clear principles and make compromises and deals -- and others whose principles are muddy and who more often undercut liberal positions than advance them.


--- And by liberal, I am simply talking about what used to be considered mainstream liberal values which are now branded as "the left."