Jack & Jill Politics

First of all, let me state unequivocally that Krugman's a genius; he's one of the smartest people around, and his views are always worth listening to. Let me also make it clear that I'm not suggesting that any side of the political spectrum let its leaders get away with anything and everything. The good of the nation should, for all intents and purposes, trump the good of the party. My argument is that the battle lines are so clearly drawn these days, the alternative for either party is so far removed from its own desired reality for the country, that each side has to be willing to accept that a big picture victory, even a partial one, is infinitely better than a complete loss. The Republicans realize this; the Democrats seem not to. Krugman's editorial, which takes President Obama to task for supposedly betraying the progressive base that helped put him in office, is a perfect example of the self-defeating splinter cell tendency of left-wing politics. Yes, Barack Obama seems to have slipped comfortably into a more middle-of-the-road stance than much of the left-leaning electorate would've liked, but make no mistake: a New York Times editorial from one of the leading liberal voices in America declaring that Obama has lost the support of progressives and now has to earn it back accomplishes nothing aside from doing the job of Republican strategists for them.

An editorial like Krugman's is every conservative's wet dream — because those on the right know that any well-publicized dissension within the Democratic ranks makes Obama look weak and proves their point to those on the fence: that even when the Democrats have what they need to run the government their way, they can't make it happen. They can't seal the deal, despite having everything on their side.

As Wilkow said, they're born losers.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chez-pazienza/wit…

As an african man i am proud that your president is a dignified politician (which doesn't mean i concur with him in everything, oh yeah, not a chance).

Of course it will not wind way the myths about dark skinned people in power, but surely inside the head of doubters doubt sure gained shaken legs, the least.

Baldwin wrote that carter was the most honest Presifdent you ever had, i am sure he'll feel Very proud.
Bless courageous ( those who fear not different views ) people.

As an african man i am proud that your president is a dignified politician (which doesn't mean i concur with him on everything, oh yeah, not a chance).

Of course it will not wind away the myths about dark skinned people in power, but surely inside the head of doubters doubt sure gained shaken legs, the least.

Baldwin wrote that Carter was the most honest Presifdent you ever had, i am sure he'll (wherever he is now) feel Very proud.
Bless courageous ( those who fear not different views ) people.

From a NY times Op-Ed:
A Public Option That Works