>Incidentally, those on the left who accuse the DP of cowardice,
>stupidity, etc. are contributing to the power of the right. The DP
>leadership are neither opportunistic nor cowardly, they are principled
>and courageous in their political positions. The _believe_ in
>imperialism abroad and repression at home, and would far rather lose
>elections than in any way endanger these policies.
I know you're not big on agency, but why would people devote themselves to careers in which they're guaranteed to lose? What you say makes sense from 36,000 feet, but not from sea level.
Doug