Inflexibility and denial

[Bonobo]

Regarding the major issue which has perplexed, obsessed and haunted DU for the last 2 years -to "back" Obama or to "criticize" Obama...

Or to put it another way, "Party first or Issues first"...

Let me ask you all this basic, very basic question.

"Do you see yourself as flexible still?" "Do you think it is even POSSIBLE for you to jump to the 'other side' (as you see it).

This is a vital question, because without even the potential for being swayed by the other side's argument, there really is no discussion -just a bunch of shouting and self-satisfying, self-justifying bluster, snark and gnashing of teeth.

Perhaps you can ask yourself if your opinions have changed over the last 2 years? Are there any issues that you would not allow to be sacrificed in the name of electoral victory (a victory in name only, surely, if all issues can be potentially jettisoned...)

Speaking for myself, I went from one of Obama's most ardent supporters during the primaries to being one of his critics. All talk of ponies aside, the reason is that I feel he is not left enough, that he does not support the issues that I think are fiercely important bedrocks of the Progressive, nay the Democratic Party.

You could argue that I am wrong for any number of reasons, but at least I can point to a viewpoint that has resolved in response to happenings.

Take a look at your own positions and do a self-check, will you? Consider one more time:

Are you inflexible? Are you in denial?