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In reply to the discussion: How can one claim to be progressive while being pro-life? [View all]quakerboy
(13,920 posts)Its a problem, and as someone who is firmly committed to trying to change the party, and who thinks the most likely way for this to happen is with support of Bernie and associated persons, I think holding them accountable is a pretty basic part of my involvement.
I won't lie. I rather hope there's a better explanation than what I've seen. And the variance of reporting and relative lack of detail gives me some hope that the situation may not be so clear cut as its being presented. For instance, if Mello has had a "come to Jesus" moment and changed his position on choice.. I would still be uneasy about the situation, but I could buy a "thats the best we can do in Nebraska" argument. Or if his position has been overstated or misstated.. I am open to being better informed. But in the end, if he is wrong, he is wrong on a very important issue, and progressives should not be going out of their way to support him. Even in a red state, we can do better than that.
It should be about the values and ideals and ideas that all intersect to make up what we call progressive. We may make more progress for one group or another under different leaders with different focus and talents, but thats far different than accepting backwards movement for anyone.