Moderates Rule

Or we would if we realized that we are the largest voting bloc in the country. A recent Washington Post article talks about this: click here. Interesting that the term 'liberal' has become unpopular, while 'progressive' is acceptable as a self-descriptor. Also interesting that when you change the descriptor terms, the polls show an equal split between left & right in this country. Balance is good, so let's support moderate ideas when they arise.

(Like a public option in health care. A nice, middle-of-the-road compromise between single payer & ...well, whatever it is that the conservatives are suggesting. They've gotten so caught up in the rhetoric of attack that I couldn't tell you what they propose. Sad that their vitriol completely camouflages their ideas...)