2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: In 2008 I was a Clinton supporter throughout most of the primary season [View all]Yes, we need to do that. There's too much hero worshiping causing the Progressive Wing to spend time defending rather than mobilizing. And, that started under the Clinton Administration when we got into the mode of constantly defending him against the RW Crazies rather than look at his DLC policy decisions on Deregulation that cost us dearly. We didn't pay enough attention because we were overwhelmed in defense mode.
With Hillary and Bill in the White House we are in danger of that once again. I would feel better if both had taken a second look at his administration and admit that the Deregulation Policies along with Trade Agreements have hurt our country and citizens and need to be reversed in some cases and heavily revised in others.
We have to do better. I hope a strong Sanders/Warren Movement, whether Bernie wins or not, will give us more strength to move forward.