http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20031215&s=greider
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A good essay.
If you take the Busheviks seriously you'll understand (political purity matters aside) why it's important to support a Dem candidate able to present a strong challenge.
Some are attracted to third parties, abstention or nihilism. All understandable options but unwise in my opinion. Such people don't see the cobra in the room and think there's still time for ego-supporting acts or pure gestures to *make a point*.
I like Dean because he seems like a savvy son of bitch. Nothing more complicated than that. To challenge the Busheviks, who are deep fried extremists with portfolio, you must be willing to say, in public, *you're full of shit!* or words to that effect.
This is what's required. Not the mealy mouthed stuff we usually get as Grieder points out.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about an appearance of Ann Coulter on the TV show *Politically Incorrect*. She began her usual performance piece, accusing *libruls* of everything from hating America to (almost) placing RPGs in the hands of Iraqi guerillas. Sadly for bright eyes, comedian D.L. Hughley was on the program as well.
Whenever she said something stupid (which was always) he called her on it and backed it up with data. Unlike other polite guests, well schooled it seemed in *free to be you and me* style discourse (I hear that you're hearing what I'm saying when you hear it...) Hughley called her a wacko and stupid.
The audience, confused at first (the clapping and laughter was unsure for a while) eventually rallied to Hughley when the logic of his words and his sharp delivery reduced Coulter to stammering, arm folding and finally, silence.
A good example of how these bastards can be handled if you have the cajones for the job.
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Make no mistake, I have no abiding love for the Dems, but the Busheviks, like a flaming bag of dog crap, must go and the best way of accomplishing this is via the rival party. If the rival's nominee has the ability to throw punches that connect, loosen teeth and draw blood so much the better.
DRM
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