Reply #209: Too late to R - but at least a K and a ++++++++++++

[bread_and_roses]

I read something recently that used the phrase "grotesque transactionalism" in reference to what's happened to so-called "progressive" forces since the inauguration. I think it says it sums it up well. Who'd a thunk it - we "win" and allow ourselves to be neutered.

I'll add to the list: we didn't get mad when the Employee Free Choice Act was dropped like a hot potato the instant the Pres took office.

As far as I'm concerned electoral politics has become an utter dead zone for change. I'm not sure where to put my energies these days, being a peaceful sort, but it sure won't be in electoral politics.