The real reason a very loud few are posting hostility toward Barack Obama at DU:

[KittyWampus]

231. The word that applies most often is ideologue. Some people see things in strict terms

of black and white. They are so sure their view is correct and so vitally important that any policy/position that doesn't measure to their standards is betrayal and must be denounced and opposed.

For some it's all or nothing. Attain the ultimate goal immediately or you are a sellout.

There is a place for the passionate cry for ideals.

But one would hope those who do the loudest shouting would have the maturity to understand that when it comes to politics and getting things done in the real world, compromise is necessary.

Especially when you are on the Left. Because we don't have as much money to pay for lobbyists, ads etc.

What the Left has is people power. And while passionately calling for ideals rallies people, actively tearing down Democratic politicians ends up hurting progress.