Reply #69: Apologies for raining on anyone's parade

[radio4progressives]

My sarcasm is more reflective of the syncism which i wish would vaporize.. in my defense, I have not until this particular moment (in this thread only) engaged in any negativity against Duckworth, and it was certainly not intended against her personally or her campaign specifically as it is more of a statement of frustration with political gaming in this country, whcih clearly is hardly about what the people want. Winning is about what corporations or big donors want and is willing to finance. The idea that would equate to "better candidate" is another point of contention.

Also, what I have said here in this thread, though pessimistic and even regrettably sarcastic - is hardly going to "destroy" Duckworth nor is it intended. It is simply a reading of the barameter, observing and forcasting the political winds of the party in general..

It's back to the notion that Progressives have no real place in the party, progressive ideas or people representing those ideas are not to be advanced or supported.

And that's why i raise the specter of the 2000 paradigm, because we've been living it for an awfully long time and it looks like there is no intention, interest or plan to change it.

That's a strong message to me from the party establishment, to simply move on.