frankly, what I think we're doing here, is documenting the last gasps of democracy. Updated

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335. This is an outstanding thread - with thoughtful, learned comments from many.

And THIS is what I want to get from participating in DU - NOT banning a long time, hard-working DUer who has contributed so much to this community, or playing Russian roulette as to luck of the draw with alerts. I am surprised that the owners have put all their eggs in one basket by not only endorsing but also so aggressively supporting one candidate before the primary.

So where IS DU headed? If HRC loses the primary? If she wins the primary but loses the general election? In either of those scenarios, if the owners want DU to remain viable, and for their purposes, profitable, they will need the participation of the many of us who have supported more progressive candidates and policies. If she wins both the primary and the general elections and is president, will DU allow any critical discussion and debate of her actions in office? Will the site be limited to trashing the GOP and lauding HRC? Most members of DU are passionate about politics. We are passionate about our individual and differing political values and goals. The debate and discussion on the differences between progressives, moderates, Third Wayers, etc., is what has drawn me to DU. If that is no longer allowed, how many will remain?