Why do good Democrats do bad things?
Why, indeed. The general consensus is that Democrats have lost their way, so embroiled in the Republican talking points and so fearful of appearing soft on terror that Constitutional principles are set aside for political expediency.
The problem is, warrentless wiretaps and immunity for the corporations that did the Bush administration's illegal bidding are two huge loser issues. And capitulation to an unpopular, incompetent President, makes Democrats appear weak, unprincipled, and nearly as unsavory as the Republicans - the key difference being that Republicans are actively evil, while Dems are apparently just timid and weak. And stupid.
But is this truly the explanation? Find out below the fold!
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