Reply #82: Well... I understand

[kenfrequed]

I do agree with the need for 3rd, 4th, and 5th parties.

I don't think it is constructive to bolt from the Democratic party at this time. I think progressives should recruit and mount primary challenges against any Dino they can.

Having supported Green candidates in the past and even supported Nader in 2000 I think it is important to occasionally work strategically. I also think that the progressives in the Democratic party let themselves get too easily bullied by the old guard and the DLC crowd. And some idiots just join up with them.

In short stick with it and stay bold. Be a troublemaker and bring all your damned friends and neighbors to every party meeting at every level. Take over your local caucus and pack the place with your friends. Network with other progressives to make sure you make it up as far as you can.