For the past few weeks, I have made a concerted effort to cease all attacks on Republicans. (See my article "Target Landrieu, not Limbaugh," for more.)
As progressives, the governing problem we face right now does not come from the relatively powerless Republican minority, but rather from conservative Democrats and an often too timid leadership. In fact, taking a page from the Blue Dogs, it is actually through real threats to side with Republicans that progressives might be able to win real bargaining power in Congress. (See my article "The Progressive Block" for more.)
However, in response for Republican calls for Americans to take a more active role in supporting the Iranian protesters, tonight I am going to make an exception. More in the extended entry.
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