Reply #24: I'm so with you on this

[Tyo]

I think part of the problem for so many straight DUers is that when we challenge the QB or the AO or compare them unfavorably with the Gores and the Kuciniches it highlights the fact that The Party really doesn't give a shit about us and neither do they. It conflicts with their progressive self image and makes it necessary for them to avert their eyes from the human cost of their political "realism".

Instead of taking a principled position they get pissed off at us and defensive and the rationalizations start to flow. We all know that when a crunch comes and we need people to take a stand most of our straight friends have a thousand reasons why it's just not convenient for them to do that this time.

The only ones who will save us will be us.