Reply #303: degree.

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Or both, really. I don't oppose compromise on principle. I don't have to like it, but I understand the necessity.

However, the party of late has become very good at a version of compromise that gets nothing in return. For compromise to be palatable, I have to believe that the elected folks are pushing for what's right, even if they don't always get it. That belief has been damaged since 1996 for me, so I'm inclined to distrust "compromise" pushed by my party for the nonce. I need to see them just plain fucking stand up and win a few in order to regain my faith.