... of ignoring that vast pool of "opt outs" out there. They are so busy worrying about losing "moderates" or getting beaten up by the Republican noise machine if they "come on too strong" that they are completely blind to the upside of fighting the good fights. As I posted down thread, in my view the level of apathy is directly attributable to the Democratic leadership's unwillingness to:

1. Demonstrate commitment to core principles by drawing a few lines in the sand (like taking up the fight to impeach Bush to protect was is perhaps the most basic human right -- the right not to be tortured);

2. Get out there and advocate for a few "game changers" like universal health care and free access to college, instill confidence that we have the power to shape a government that works for us, and enlist people to vote elect more Dems to state and federal offices make it happen.

Continued here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8771920