I don't think the Left Wing is so great but what's the alternative?

Liberals believe that if you are an educated, smart, socially aware individual, you will automatically agree with them on most, if not all, of the important issues of the day. They think Conservatives are drooling Luddites.

Now that the quasi conservative, socially reactionary wing of the Republican party has come into ascendancy, this is, at least the last part, more true than not.

Too bad, Conservatives. The answer is to clean up your own house, before you try to criticize the Liberals about the condition of theirs.

This doesn't mean that the Liberals don't need a good house cleaning themselves. Doesn't mean they are right about most of the issues. It just means that everything is relative.

As fiscally conservative as I might be. As opposed to big government. As dedicated to the preservation of individual rights and even more importantly, responsibilities. I could never ally myself with the Right in any meaningful way now. I think there are a lot of people that feel that way.

You need to come to a new understanding about what are the real goals of your movement and who is attracted to them. You need to quit embracing leaders who pander to the lowest elements within your constituency. Rush Limbaugh is not an astute and intellectually admirable oracle to be placed at the head of your leadership. Sarah Palin is not a role model for aspiring young American feminists, seeking their place in the World. Tom Delay is not your folksy but wise old uncle. Micheal Moore and Cindy Sheehan are controversial figures on the Left. They are closely listened to and much admired in some quarters. For all of that, they are fringe figures. Do you see the difference, even a little bit, between that and what's going on in your tent? It may not seem like much to you but it makes huge difference in the comfort level of a lot of people when they have to go into a voting booth and pull the lever for one candidate or another. Most of us like to think of our country, it's government and traditions, as an open process, first and foremost dedicated to freedom, fairness and respect for all. When we look to the Right, we are repelled and sickened by what we see.

There is hatred, mindless prejudice, inequality and corruption on both sides of the political spectrum and plenty of it. You have allowed these elements in your camp full reign at the very forefront within your leadership and activist factions. There is no holding your breath, looking the other way and going along for the ride. Not for me. Not for most people. Not now.