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In reply to the discussion: The Snowdon Controversy on DU [View all]1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)at running the political party of "cats", who (as of late) feel the need to demonstrate their fierce independence ... by breaking from THIS preisdent at every possible opportunity (See: gun control).
But I disagree ... Democrats should be as silent as possible on this NSA thing in the primaries ... It would only serve to enable our own tea-party left, as primary hopefuls (making this an issue) will use the seating Democrats' over-sight failure to boost their numbers.
No ... I, and I suspect a significant portion of the American electorate, would far rather any litmus test be: "What is your jobs program; what will you do about getting me back to work in a job that pays a living wage?"
See, I think us here ... despite the frequent cries of poverty ... forget that the typical American household does not have the luxury of spending much time, if any, pondering the "loss of liberty/freedom" that is dividing this board ... they are too focused on keeping their house and eating every day.