We can say this and we can say that.
But Obama's bid for re-election is DOA. The right will always hate him. Independents are disgusted by his weakness. And the Progressive Movement is deciding how actively to oppose him. There are a few loyalists hanging in there. Not bloody many.
Obama is done. Which means we have two choices:
1. We can do down with him.
2. Or we can develop alternatives that could lead us forward.
There are no other choices.
Of course, the question arises, what do I mean by "we"?
2 levels of answer.
1st, the Democratic Party. It just shot itself in both feet, an arm, and a buttock. It is on life support. It's finger prints are all over this dreck, and has now given itself no ground to stand on to do ANYTHING positive going forward. The Thugs have political cover for years to come, as they will demand more and more concessions and force Dems to come with them.
Let me make a point which I consider to be a fundamental fact:
A Democratic Party which surrenders Social Security, Medicare, and other social programs is not a politically viable party. The stench of decay is wafting off the corpse of the party.
Which means ... that the party will damn near expire in the next elections. Unless ...
Unless some form of revolt occurs. Democratic candidates who don't disconnect from Obama and this manure pile are going to lose. Democrats who do something substantive to separate could lead a fight back.
Of course, since the Dems meekly submitted to Obama's abysmal leadership, that won't be easy.
Which leaves Progressive Activists.
For decades, the argument has been that it would be fatal to leave the Democratic Party. And that's probably been largely true.
Right now, however, the facts are evident and manifest. Remaining on the vessel of the Democratic Party is a ticket on the Titanic.
As of this weekend, political survival for Progressives DEMANDS separation in some meaningful sense from the Democratic Party.
It's a simple choice.
Hang in there and go down with Obama.
Or separate and fight on.
My prediction:
A pathetically small number of progressives will see this. Most will meekly swallow the shit sandwich Obama is feeding them. We will not achieve the critical mass needed for the insurgent movement we so desperately need.
Prove me wrong, folks.