Great article, thanks for that. Nice tone. From the article:
“The math seems pretty simple. But apparently it’s too rigorous for many Republican politicians.
…Some politicians are in denial. Some are demagoguing. Some are just ducking. Scared.
The scared are rather pathetic. …they cower before conservative bloggers, radio talk entertainers and activists of a declining party.
It’s Republican dogma…” blah blah blah…
So let me get this straight: We’re in this mess because of conservative Republicans? Riigghht… Unbelievable. Gee, I can’t imagine why the LA Times and others like it have seen their circulations drop by a number roughly equivalent to half the electorate.
These Democrats are like obnoxious college professors with a gambling problem. Pedantic, condescending, oh and btw their lives are a total mess and “could you help out with a few bucks, you stupid little person. Pretty please, I’ll be good? Hey thanks for the cash. You Nazi!”
This situation is like a divorce that builds over time. One day, the breadwinner spouse, after years of coldness and verbal abuse, borne for the sake of the children or religious commitment etc, meets someone who treats them kindly, examines their life and decides screw this, I’m walking.
I’m happily situated as an employee right now. But if I start my own company or find a better opportunity, I’m outta here. I expect my ilk are legion.
